Birmingham has a wealth of well-known tourist attractions in the city - including Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, as well as top theatres and landmarks.
The city is known for its history, culture, and industry, including its contribution as the home of heavy metal, with bands like Black Sabbath and Judas Priest originating from the city.
Here at BirminghamWorld we have created a ‘bucket list’ of some of the quirkiest and most fun things to do in the city this year. Let’s take a look:
1. Explore the Warstone Lane Cemetery Catacombs
Warstone Lane Cemetery Catacombs or Brookfield Cemetery is a gothic marvel and has a secret catacomb. It was established in 1848 and burials took place until 1982. It looks like a semicircle just like a Roman amphitheatre. It's one of the more unusual places to visit in the city | Wikimedia Commons | Flickr
2. Coffin Works
Explore the fascinating world of coffin making at the Coffin Works, where you can see original machinery and learn about the history of this unique trade. | Coffin Works
3. Visit Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar
Serbian Orthodox Christian priest, Father Nenad Popovic takes confession from a member of the congregation following a service of the Nativity of Christ Liturgy at the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar in Bournville, Birmingham, central England on January 7, 2022. - Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas according to the Julian calendar where Christmas Day falls on January 7. The Lazarica church, dedicated to the Holy Prince Lazar, is the first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church constructed in the UK and is decorated in a 14th Century Byzantine-Morava artistic style. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
4. National Trust - Birmingham Back to Backs Museum
Recently named as the UK’s best hidden gem by TripAdvisor. This distinctive attraction stands as a meticulously preserved 19th-century residential court—the very last surviving court of back-to-back houses in the city. Known as the Birmingham Back to Backs, or simply Court 15, these houses were constructed around communal courtyards—a common architectural feature in Britain’s bustling industrial towns during the 19th and 20th centuries. They offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of working-class residents from that era | Google