Based upon the book of the same name (by Joe Simpson), and adapted for the stage by David Greig, Touching the Void has had limited previews at the Bristol Old Vic in September 2018 with a limited period until 6 October. After being well-received, it then had an extended run in the West End and…
Nelson’s Distillery Gin & Vodka School
Are you looking for an experience either for yourself or as a present? If so, I highly recommend Nelson’s Distillery Gin & Vodka School. I headed along to try out the school yesterday and was really impressed with the whole experience from start to finish. I attended the Birmingham School which was held at the…
Rosa’s Thai Cafe
Situated on picturesque Chamberlain Square, part of the new Paradise Development in Birmingham is where you will find Rosa’s Thai Cafe. Their first-ever Midlands restaurant. Serving traditional fresh, homemade Thai food, seven days a week from 12pm – 10pm. We were incredibly excited to book a table for the soft launch with a 50% off…
Domo Boutique Hotel
Situated on the outskirts of Birmingham, Domo Boutique Hotel brings class, finesse and elegance to the local area. A hotel created by Ali, the General Manager who has a brilliant eye for detail. Consisting of 5 boutique rooms, all oozing 5 star, stylish luxury design decor transporting you to various countries and experiences. All inside…
Frosty’s Palace at Lil’s Parlour
If you’ve not heard of Lil’s Parlour before, you are in for a treat. An 80s and 90s nostalgia inspired bakery in Birmingham, who during the last year has provided amazing bakes via post across the whole of the UK. Now, with a new addition to the store, Lucy the owner (basically a Goddess) is…
Mountains of the World Adventure Golf
A 12 hole, Mountains of the World themed outdoor mini golf course has arrived at Planters Garden Centre, opening for the first time TODAY and we headed along to putt our skills to the test. We were told we were officially the first people to try the course as they hadn’t yet tried it themselves….
10 Easter Half Term Ideas
The Easter Holidays in Birmingham and the Black Country are here and it’s time to plan what we are going to do with the children for Week 1 (5th – 11th April 2021). Here are 10 SmallHouseBigTrips ideas. 4 to do at home and 6 to do outside. Let us know any other great ideas…
Junction 9 3/4 (closed down in 2023)
What is this? A new Harry Potter inspired cafe? Selling amazing cakes, bakes and drinks? Yes it is! Welcome to the West Midlands, Junction 9 3/4. Wednesbury to be precise . They opened today (2nd April 2021) at 10am and straight away had customers ready to come in before the doors were even open fully….
Jabala and the Jinn
Belgrade Theatre do it again with the showing of a brilliant play for children aged 5 and above. Jabala and the Jinn is a creation by writer Asif Khan who brings a play together that not only makes you laugh (and dance) but provides some excellent chances to talk about difficult emotions with your children…
Treasure Hunt Birmingham
The weather is getting better and it means one thing… we all want to get outside again. We at SmallHouseBigTrips have found the perfect way to get you out and about exploring Birmingham Town Centre in more detail than you have ever explored it before. A Treasure Hunt. Yep, you read it right, Birmingham has…