Things to do in Birmingham when it’s cold, from the city people who should know

With the spring weather taking a turn for the worst, BirminghamWorld decided to ask local people for their advice on things to do in the city when the teamperatures cool down
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The past couple of weeks have seen some great weather as we move closer to the summertime, but things are never quite that predictable are they!

With even some snow being forecast for Birmingham as late as April, BirminghamWorld has asked local people for some tips on what to do when the temperatures turn chilly.

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You can hear what they said in the video at the top of our story, or read their comments below. Please let us know what you think too.

Will says: “I think Birmingham city centre’s really good for its bars and pubs. Obviously that’s a good thing to do on a cold day, especially in winter when you got the German market here, obviously, was really busy - lots to do.

“I also think Birmingham has been really good recently about getting a lot of like sort of activity based things. I know there’s the mini golf in the Bullring now. And there’s other places, especially in Digbeth, where there’s bowling and mini golf, shuffleboard, table tennis, different activities, so they’re always good things to do.”

Will & Luca on things to do in Birmingham when it’s coldWill & Luca on things to do in Birmingham when it’s cold
Will & Luca on things to do in Birmingham when it’s cold

Mark says: “It’s nice to go around shopping, although I’m not a great shopper, but I’m happy to walk around there. Been to the SeaLife Centre a few times which is a good place. I’m not too familiar with any other places if I’m being quite honest!”

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Martin says: “I love walking - as long as it’s dry - I love walking in the cold. I’m working in Germany at the moment and and it’ freezing.

“My husky here loves it when it’s cold so we do lots of miles but I love walking around cities. When it’s crisp and it’s dry I love to walk around. Obviously when it’s raining it’s a bit difficult. So I like going to the art gallery, I like going to the tearoom in there.

“You’ve got the Ikon Gallery as well. I mean there’s lots of places to go to in Birmingham, people don’t sort them out, they don’t find them out.”

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