We’ve all been there: It’s a week before payday and you have a hot date on the horizon. You don’t want to cancel or look like a cheapskate.
Fret not, here is Lovestruck’s handy guide featuring the top five things to do in Birmingham without losing any date-cred…
Walk around the Botanical Gardens
Cost: £7 per adult If you want a date with a rural and relaxed vibe, look no further. Even if you’re not the green-fingered type these gardens are perfect for a lazy stroll when the sun is shining. Featuring 15 acres of plants, greenhouses and beautiful flowers to admire, there is everything from cacti to Bonsai. There is also a rolling programme of events, including fairs, displays and musical evenings throughout the year. Thirsty after all the walking? Stop at the Pavilion tea shop for a coffee and large wedge of cake.
Listen to jazz at Symphony Hall
Cost: Free Every Friday, Jazzlines puts on a free gig in the bar of Birmingham’s renowned Symphony Hall to help you unwind after a busy week at work. Kicking off at 5pm every week, there’s a different artist to listen too, including some pretty big jazz names. Once you’ve forgotten all about how much you hate your boss and if the date is going to plan, head out afterwards to your nearest favourite bar.
Go to the Electric Cinema
Cost: £7.80 for a standard adult ticket We know it’s a bit of a date cliché but this is no ordinary cinema. The Art Deco Electric Cinema is the oldest in the country, dating back to 1909 and features not only amazingly comfy chairs, but waiter service where you can order your cocktail via your mobile once the film has started. Located on Station Street near the Bullring, you will find mainstream releases, alongside independent flicks, so you are guaranteed to find something you will both want to see. And if it goes well, after payday you can upgrade to one of the sofas for two…
Visit Tamworth castle
Cost: £7 Game of Thrones fans, listen in! Think intrigue, history, fantasy and drama. Tamworth Castle is considered one of the finest examples of large-scale architecture in the UK and it has been attracting visitors from all over the world for decades. There is plenty to see including the castle’s maze of rooms, halls, chambers and ancient walkways. There are special events running throughout the year, from spooky Hallowe’en experiences, to festive fun at Christmas and there are regular re-enactments and staged scenes from the past.
Have a curry
Cost: Around £10 per person Birmingham is the curry capital of the UK and the original home of the Balti. From award-winning restaurants in the city centre serving up “posh curry”, such as Pushkar with swanky décor and cocktails, to the famous “Balti Triangle”, bringing together Sparkbrook, Balsall Heath and the Moseley areas of the city, you’re never far from a good naan bread and vindaloo.
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