Top Things To Do This Winter In Birmingham

Escape the winter blues at Treetop Golf Birmingham, where tropical vibes meet friendly competition. Packages cater to groups from 4 up to 150 people. The Jungle Bell Rock experience (£42 per person) includes a two-hour event with 18-hole mini golf, two drinks tokens, pizza, festive nibbles, and a reserved area.

For larger parties, Par-Tee All the Way (£60) offers three hours of exclusive course hire, three drinks tokens, pizza buffet, festive treats, and queue-skipping. 

This pink, fun-filled bar is showing how hard they can party. Join Tonight Josephine as they get their winter events schedule underway, with themed bottomless brunches and fun nights out complete with cocktails and dancing.

One of the most popular events in the city, this winter event in Birmingham will have you going head-to-head with 11 other teams to create the perfect sweet treat. Think your kitchen skills are up to the challenge? Get yourself down to their Digbeth HQ and see if you can walk away with the top prize.

Quickly gaining legendary status around these parts, Birmingham Bierkeller R&B Brunch brings big tunes, fantastic feasts and free flowing booze. DJs keep the energy high for a full five hours, spinning everything from Faith Adams to Beyonce. 

Expect old school anthems, new school anthems, slow jams, dancefloor fillers and plenty more besides. Food is served all day with free rum punch up for grabs from 12 'til 1 - all from just £19.80.

Fronting a range of brilliant events, Luna Springs has plenty in store with winter activities in Birmingham. This winter, they're hosting Brunchaoke Bottomless Brunches, featuring the best tunes from the 80s to the 00s with live music, tasty food and festival energy, alongside RnB Bottomless Brunches celebrating all things Nelly and Beyonce.

Escape the winter winds and snuggle up in one of Birmingham's cosiest spots. From old boozers to slick gastropubs, these warm and welcoming watering holes are here to take you through the colder months with ales, mulled wines and a fireplace or two to curl up in front of.

If you're on the hunt for fabulous events in Birmingham, don't miss out on a brilliant bottomless brunch. At The Cocktail Club, you can expect free-flowing booze, scrumptious food and hilarious entertainment from your drag host. Plus all your favourite hits from across the decades.

Perfect for days out with friends and family or a date with a difference, the Wizard of Oz Experience sets you off down the Yellow Brick Road. You're the star of the show as you crack puzzles, uncover clues and evade the Wicked Witch to rescue Dorothy. 

It's immersive, it's exciting and all you need is a phone to play. Just download the app, wait for your starting location and get out on the streets of Birmingham.

It's time to dust off those cowboy boots and head on down to Coyote Ugly on Broad Street for this rootin' tootin' Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch. This bar is famed for its wild, rambunctious events, so you can expect plenty of dancing on the bar from the famous Coyotes, as well as the chance to learn how to line dance if you visit on a Saturday.

Included in your ticket? 90 minutes of unlimited slices paired with bottomless bubbles and pints.

After things to do in Birmingham this winter for couples? YO! has the thing for you. At the Sushi School, you'll learn how to make Japanese plates, from salmon nigiri to cucumber maki, with the help of experts. Not in the area? Check out the Selfridges location.

Looking to do some festive dining this winter? Then check out our guide to the city's top igloos and seasonal terraces, where you can enjoy set menus and light bites while cosying up with a blanket and a cocktail.

Known up and down the country for their quirky interactive dartboards, Flight Club is the place to be for competitive fun this winter. Their brunch socials take place every weekend, costing as little as £33 per person, and you'll get to spend an hour battling your friends at all sorts of fun minigames at the oche.

Your ticket includes an entire bottle of prosecco per person, plus unlimited sharing paddles of pizza. Once you've finished your games, head to the fairground-inspired bar to toast to the winner.

Calling all the thrill-seekers out there, the F1® Arcade is the perfect place to unleash your inner racing driver. Their cutting-edge simulation experience makes you feel like you're really zipping around the track, with all the bumps and corners felt through their full-motion driver's seats.

There are 53 different chairs to enjoy the experience solo or in groups, plus a stunning cocktail bar and restaurant to unwind in afterwards. Enjoy tasty tacos, burgers, Moroccan flatbreads and more, paired with all kinds of creative cocktails.

Participating in Veganuary or just wanting to eat more plant-based dishes? Check out our list of the best vegan restaurants, whether you're indulging in South American veggie tacos, fragrant Indian curries or finger-licking burgers.

Tick off a top-tier winter activity with a visit to Bullring's Gingerbread Christmas Bar, an open-air festive nook perfect for warming up on chilly days. Whether you're stopping by mid-shop or meeting mates for an evening drink, the pop-up has everything you need: live singers on Fridays and Saturdays, cosy huts, and even a karaoke VIP pod for the bold (or the Baileys-fuelled).

Drinks keep things deliciously seasonal, with gingerbread-spiced cocktails, festive punch and indulgent hot chocolates. Nearby food stalls bring the treats too, offering loaded fries, pancakes and golden churros. 

Birmingham is packed with gorgeous walks that are perfect for stretching your legs, soaking up fresh air, and discovering some of the city's hidden gems. From the tropical glasshouses at Birmingham Botanical Gardens to the 1.5-mile trail of the Harborne Walkway, there's something for every type of explorer.

Canal-side strolls along Gas Street Basin and Brindley Place offer historic charm and Instagram-worthy views, while Kings Heath Park and Moseley Park and Pool showcase wildlife, open grasslands, and serene lakeside scenery - ideal for a winter walk or a sunny afternoon escape.

Albert's Schloss is a Bavarian-themed bar and beer hall on Chamberlain Square, and it's home to a weekly lineup of brilliant events. They specialise in live music here, from house bands on Friday nights to request-driven piano sessions on Wednesday. You'll also find cabaret sessions and Sunday roasts accompanied by DJ sets.

It's not just all about the entertainment though, as there's also a top-notch menu to get stuck into. Pair your steins or cocktails with everything from chicken and prosciutto schnitzel to a halloumi burger with Frankfurt sauce.

Get ready to kick off the festive season in style at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria. Running from the 1st of November to the 24th of December 2025, this year's market starts earlier than ever, giving you plenty of time to soak up the seasonal spirit. Wander among the twinkling lights, a huge Christmas tree, an Instagrammable carousel, and giant Santa statues while enjoying live performances from both international and local musicians.

Indulge in classic German treats like bratwursts, salted pretzels, schnitzels, roasted almonds, and finish off with decadent chocolaty crêpes. Sip warming mulled wine or hot chocolate as you browse independent stalls packed with handcrafted décor, glass baubles, and gifts for everyone on your list.