Birmingham is a vibrant melting pot of cultures. It has a thriving music and arts scene, diverse culinary scene and can be described as a centre of innovation, creativity and multiculturalism.
Residents and visitors in this great city looking to enjoy their favourite hobbies and interests are unlikely to be disappointed by the choice of venues, clubs and societies found here. Enjoying hobbies is important for personal growth, social development and maintaining your wellbeing.
There are plenty of entertainment options to enjoy at home, such as online slots or bingeing a new series on a streaming series. However, if you are looking to get out and make the most of what this city has to offer, there are a range of options worth considering that are right on your doorstep.
Here are just a few hobby and interests you can undertake while in Birmingham:
Escape rooms
Are you someone that loves to solve problems? Perhaps you can’t help trying to get to the bottom of a brain teaser or finishing a crossword puzzle. If so, entering into escape rooms with a group of friends could be your next planned weekend activity.
Some escape rooms aim to give participants a fright while others are all about practising your detective skills and looking for clues, whatever your preference, you are likely to find it in Birmingham. There are many escape rooms to choose from here.
There is Escape Live in the centre of the city, there is also Escape Hunt on Corporation Street and Clue HQ in Ladywood. Over in Star City you can find Houdini’s Escape Room Experience and in Digbeth there is the In A Box 3 4D roam free VR experience to try.
Escape rooms can be a big challenge and require teamwork and critical thinking if you are to get out in time. You might want to go celebrate your victory (or commiserate) in one of the city’s many bars after the experience.
Rock climbing
Looking for a way to stay fit and meet new people? There are a few places around Birmingham that you can participate in rock climbing that are suitable for both adults and children. For instance, there is the Redpoint Indoor Climbing and Bouldering Centre with all types of shapes and heights for climbers of every ability.
In the centre of the city is Rock Up Birmingham with eight metre high walls and a number of other attractions, such as the Leap of Faith and the Vertical Drop Slide. For youngsters there is a soft play area and there is also a cafe for drinks and a bite to eat.
Depot Climbing Centre is another option and hosts group classes and birthday parties too. If you are a regular climber that wants to keep going back to improve your skills, many of these locations offer climbing passes.
Jewellery making
Birmingham is famous for its jewellery quarter, a place where thousands of couples come from far and wide each year to choose an engagement ring or pick out another piece of finely crafted jewellery.
This is also the location of many jewellery and crafting classes. In these workshops you can learn all about the process of designing and making these unique pieces and can have a go for yourself.
Jewellery making can be an excellent hobby to learn or it can be a fun one-off experience to try with a group of friends for a special occasion. It could just be for fun or you could learn about this art before setting up your own bespoke jewellery business on the side or your regular day job.
Zumba
If you are trying to get active or lose weight, doing a social group is a great way to stay motivated and have fun while you exercise. You don’t need to be a great dancer to get involved in Zumba, it’s all about getting your body moving and feeling confident while you do.
Birmingham hosts classes for all ages and abilities in locations throughout the city. You can fit a class in on your lunch break or on your way to work. If you can’t make it to an in-person class, many instructors have a Zoom or on-demand video option.
Yoga
Yoga studios are dotted around the city and there are all types of yoga classes available throughout the week. Yoga is excellent for both your mind and your body, it is ideal for those wanting to improve their flexibility or for those that want to learn new relaxation and mindfulness techniques.
Whether you are looking for a hobby that will keep your mind active or something to get your body moving, there are a huge range of options to suit all interests and abilities in England’s second biggest city.
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