Birmingham
Britain's second city, more canals than Venice and no romance about it. The Balti Triangle is a genuine culinary invention and the galleries are free.
Things to do in Birmingham
Where to stay in Birmingham
Birmingham in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Birmingham
Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.
From the airport
When to go to Birmingham: May or Jun or Jul or Aug
Guides about here
Three days in London on the daily fare cap, which is frozen until 2027. Why a Travelcard is the wrong purchase and where the free museums actually are.
Callum Doherty · 3 Sep 2026
London has no centre, so the question is which side of the West End you sleep on. The areas, the Zone 2 arithmetic, and the tax London does not charge.
Callum Doherty · 2 Sep 2026
Eight day trips from London ranked, plus the 2026 fare freeze that flips the usual booking advice and the railcard that pays for itself in one trip.
Callum Doherty · 1 Sep 2026
London with children from about four. Why under-11s travel free, the 50% discount visiting families are never told about, and what to skip.
Priya Nair · 1 Sep 2026