{"id":39645,"date":"2025-04-10T21:35:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T20:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=39645"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:45:16","slug":"things-to-do-in-birmingham-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/birmingham\/things-to-do-in-birmingham-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover events and things to do in Birmingham and West Midlands this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Brummies, Balti and brilliant things to do: Your summer guide to Birmingham and the West Midlands!<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Calling all adventurers, foodies and fans of killer accents! Birmingham and the West Midlands are THE places to be this summer, and we&#8217;re here to spill the tea (Brummies love a good cuppa, you see) on why.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">This is your one-stop shop for discovering everything awesome to do in this vibrant corner of England over the summer months.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodfoodshow.com\/summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">BBC Good Food Show Summer 2025<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">12th &#8211; 15th June<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39650 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BBC-Good-Food-Show.jpg\" alt=\"BBC Good Food Show\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BBC-Good-Food-Show.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BBC-Good-Food-Show-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BBC-Good-Food-Show-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/BBC-Good-Food-Show-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>The BBC Good Food Show Summer is back this June, and it&#8217;s the perfect chance to tantalize your taste buds and fire up your summer kitchen inspiration. From live cooking demos by celebrity chefs to aisles overflowing with delicious treats, you&#8217;ll discover new flavours, shop speciality ingredients and find everything you need to throw an unforgettable summer picnic.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don&#8217;t miss out on this four-day foodie extravaganza \u2013 immerse yourself in culinary delights at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenec.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">NEC Birmingham<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/519\/Birmingham-Airport-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0584.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/445\/Birmingham-Sheldon-hotel\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB1206.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=NEC\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsonlive.co.uk\/birmingham\/venue\/the-secret-garden-library-of-birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><strong>The secret garden at Birmingham Library<\/strong><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38990 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM030-RAW.jpg\" alt=\"Secret garden at Birmingham Library\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM030-RAW.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM030-RAW-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM030-RAW-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM030-RAW-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Amid the hustle and bustle of the UK\u2019s second city lies a hidden slice of tranquillity. With a variety of plant species to provide colour throughout the year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsonlive.co.uk\/birmingham\/venue\/the-secret-garden-library-of-birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">secret garden on the seventh floor of Birmingham Library<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> is an oasis of calm. It\u2019s the perfect place to visit with a good book, and there\u2019s no shortage of them of course. Laid end-to-end, the books within the UK\u2019s largest public library would stretch all the way to Edinburgh.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Within this striking architectural gem, you will also find a photography archive, live performances and a programme of year-round events.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/379\/Birmingham-Central-Newhall-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0951.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/109\/Birmingham-Central-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0551.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Library+Of+Birmingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godivafestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Godiva Festival<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">4th &#8211; 6th July<\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fLsmIQno2CQ?si=26arK-GaJ0KvScaO\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Calling all music lovers and festival fanatics! Get ready to shake it in the heart of England this summer!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The legendary Godiva Festival is back in Coventry, promising three epic days of music, entertainment and family fun all set in the beautiful War Memorial Park. It&#8217;s Coventry&#8217;s 26th year with a knockout lineup including Marc Almond, CLean Bandit, Heather Small, The Speicials Neville Staple and Diversity. Don&#8217;t miss your chance to be part of the party \u2013 grab your tickets now!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/455\/Coventry-Binley-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB1216.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/143\/The-Regent-Hotel-Leamington-Spa-hotel\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0560.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=CV3%206PT\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammela.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Birmingham Mela 2025<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">19th &#8211; 20th July<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39646 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Birmingham-Mela.jpg\" alt=\"Birmingham Mela\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Birmingham-Mela.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Birmingham-Mela-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Birmingham-Mela-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Birmingham-Mela-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>This July, Birmingham is throwing a HUGE party celebrating South Asian culture &#8211; and you&#8217;re invited! The Birmingham Mela is the biggest South Asian music festival in Europe. Prepare for a spectacular weekend of incredible music, with over 150 artists taking the stage at Victoria Park, Smethwick.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">But it&#8217;s not just about the music! With over 30 food stalls tempting your taste buds with delicious South Asian flavours, plus a gorgeous shopping bazaar selling unique crafts and souvenirs, immerse yourself in the rich culture of South Asia. There&#8217;s even a funfair to keep the little ones entertained as well as breathtaking visual performances to feast your eyes on.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/331\/Birmingham-Central-Broadway-Plaza-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0576.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/109\/Birmingham-Central-hotel\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0551.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=B66%203QB\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><strong>National Motorcycle Museum<\/strong><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a335 family ticket (2 adults 3 children)<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38987 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM028-RAW.jpg\" alt=\"National Motorcycle Museum Birmingham\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM028-RAW.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM028-RAW-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM028-RAW-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM028-RAW-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>With over 1,000 machines fully restored to the manufacturer&#8217;s original specifications, it\u2019s no wonder this is recognised as the finest and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">largest motorcycle museum in the world<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. The museum aims to preserve these pieces of history for future generations, as a reminder of our nation\u2019s industry and engineering prowess. This ethos is visible in the impressive examples on display. The 1912 848cc Wilkinson TMC Series V is thought to be one of only six remaining. And the stunning 1932 Brough Superior Austin-Engineered Four is one of only 10 ever made.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/519\/Birmingham-Airport-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0584.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/445\/Birmingham-Sheldon-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB1206.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=B92%200EJ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/birminghamcocktailweekend.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Birmingham Cocktail Weekend<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">10th &#8211; 13th July<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38422 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/couple-enjoying-cocktails2.jpg\" alt=\"Couple enjoying cocktails\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/couple-enjoying-cocktails2.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/couple-enjoying-cocktails2-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/couple-enjoying-cocktails2-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/couple-enjoying-cocktails2-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Love delicious cocktails but hate hefty price tags? Birmingham Cocktail Weekend is calling your name! With your festival wristband, you&#8217;ll get exclusive access to \u00a35 signature cocktails at over 40 participating venues \u2013 that&#8217;s a steal compared to their usual prices.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fancy a fruity summer concoction or a twist on a classic drink? You&#8217;ll find it all at BCW! Don&#8217;t miss out on this chance to explore Birmingham&#8217;s vibrant cocktail scene and raise a glass for a good time.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/503\/Birmingham-Central-Bull-Ring-hotel\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0524.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Birmingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.gov.uk\/downloads\/file\/9230\/birmingham_tolkien_trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><strong>Tolkien Trail<\/strong><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38991 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM031-RAW.jpg\" alt=\"The Tolkien Trail in Birmingham\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM031-RAW.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM031-RAW-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM031-RAW-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/BRM031-RAW-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/birmingham\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Birmingham<\/a> lays claim to the fact it inspired the most popular book of the 20th century \u2013 The Lord of the Rings, as well as the equally famous children\u2019s story The Hobbit.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">JRR Tolkien lived in nine homes in the south of Birmingham during his formative years and this 10-point trail leads you to some of them. You\u2019ll also take in Sarehole Mill, Moseley Bog and Joy\u2019s Wood \u2013 sites of Tolkien\u2019s childhood adventures. After walking through the Shire Country Park and Cole Valley, you\u2019ll be led to landmarks that played a significant role in the young author\u2019s life.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/503\/Birmingham-Central-Bull-Ring-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0524.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Birmingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/craftbrewfestival.co.uk\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Birmingham Craft Brew Festival<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">12th July<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39651 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Craft-Beer-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Beer Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Craft-Beer-Festival.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Craft-Beer-Festival-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Craft-Beer-Festival-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Craft-Beer-Festival-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Craft beer lovers, rejoice! The Birmingham Craft Brew Festival returns this July, bigger and better than ever! Held at the Custard Factory, this event is your chance to clink glasses with fellow enthusiasts and explore a vast selection of brews from local and regional breweries. With live music, delicious street food, and the chance to meet the brewers themselves, it&#8217;s a recipe for a fun-filled weekend. Don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to discover your new favourite beer \u2013 snag your tickets now!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/503\/Birmingham-Central-Bull-Ring-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0524.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=B5%205SU\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Watch Parties at <a href=\"https:\/\/f1arcade.com\/uk\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">F1\u00ae Arcade<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p0Ts_rsa1TA?si=EatinGP09Wn6yK5N\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Foodies and gamers alike can spend an evening at F1\u00ae Arcade for a thrilling drive and delicious dinner with cocktails to top it off! This exciting new venue offers visitors a virtual Grand Prix experience with you in the driving seat. Perfect for petrolhead families and groups of competitive friends, this is the ultimate day out, no matter your experience level.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Plus, kids eat for free at F1\u00ae Arcade locations until August 30th!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/379\/Birmingham-Central-Newhall-Street-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0951.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\" rel=\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=B3%203DQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghamjazzfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Birmingham Jazz &amp; Blues Festival<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">18th &#8211; 27th July<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37132 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Edinburgh-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Jazz and Blues Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Edinburgh-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Edinburgh-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Edinburgh-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Edinburgh-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Birmingham Jazz &amp; Blues Festival! Experience world-class music with over 100 free performances, talks, workshops and film screenings. The festival takes over the West Midlands for 10 days, with stages set up in unique locations from bars and parks to libraries and even trams! Don&#8217;t miss this chance to experience the joy of jazz and blues from July 19th to 28th.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/503\/Birmingham-Central-Bull-Ring-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0524.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Birmingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/birminghamrestaurantfestival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Birmingham Restaurant Festival<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">1st &#8211; 31st August<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37954 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/London-Restaurant-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/London-Restaurant-Festival.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/London-Restaurant-Festival-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/London-Restaurant-Festival-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/London-Restaurant-Festival-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Do you love good food at a great price? Then the Birmingham Restaurant Festival is the perfect event for you!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">From August 1st to 31st, this celebration of Birmingham&#8217;s amazing culinary scene offers exclusive set menus at participating restaurants across the city. Explore Birmingham&#8217;s diverse food scene and savour delicious meals without breaking the bank. So gather your friends and family and get ready for a month of unforgettable dining experiences!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/503\/Birmingham-Central-Bull-Ring-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0524.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Birmingham\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thejamhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\"><strong>Live music at The Jam House<\/strong><span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tickets \u00a35 &#8211; \u00a310<\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38603 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/live-music-bar2.jpg\" alt=\"Women singing into microphone at live music bar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/live-music-bar2.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/live-music-bar2-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/live-music-bar2-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/live-music-bar2-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>Located in the heart of Birmingham\u2019s Jewellery Quarter, it\u2019s musicians who now shine in <a href=\"https:\/\/thejamhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">The Jam House<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. Established by Jools Holland in 1999, this real music venue offers the perfect opportunity to unplug from the city. Inside a historical Georgian building that looks out onto the picturesque St Paul&#8217;s Square, it won\u2019t break the bank to see top-tier talent in this award-winning space. Offering live music and good food over three floors, whether you\u2019re into jazz, blues or rock this is the place to find real musicians having a proper jam.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/379\/Birmingham-Central-Newhall-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0951.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/531\/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel?sb=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0585.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=B3%201QU\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brummies, Balti and brilliant things to do: Your summer guide to Birmingham and the West Midlands! Calling all adventurers, foodies and fans of killer accents! Birmingham and the West Midlands are THE places to be this summer, and we&#8217;re here to spill the tea (Brummies love a good cuppa, you see) on why. 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