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Last Minute Birmingham Gift Ideas
Last month on the BrumHour blog we looked at 17 Birmingham Gift Ideas here, But time ticks on and here’s some Last Minute Birmingham Gift Ideas.
Adopt a Donkey with The Donkey Sanctuary
The Donkey Sanctuary, Birmingham, Sutton Park, The Town Gate, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT
No, you don’t get to take a donkey home. But you do get to visit the lovely donkey you choose to adopt from The Donkey Sanctuary in Sutton Park. The adoption includes, portraits and the story of your chosen donkey and a certificate of adoption.
Choose a lovely donkey to Adopt here: thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/adopt
Afternoon Tea for Two at the Edwardian Tearooms
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
What better way to finish off a visit to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery than a delightful afternoon tea in the Edwardian Tearooms.
Book a treat here: birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/edwardian-tearooms
ApartHotel with Staying Cool
Staying Cool, Rotunda, 150 New St, Birmingham B2 4PA
Fantastic views of Birmingham and beyond are just an added bonus for these apartments that are at the top of the iconic Rotunda building above Bullring. Chic boutique furniture, and home from home features make this a unique treat for a stay in Birmingham.
Book an apartment at Staying Cool’s ApartHotel here: stayingcool.com
Birmingham Pride 2019 Tickets
Birmingham Pride, central Birmingham
A huge weekend in Birmingham, Birmingham Pride has been taking over the city for many years and tickets to this great two day event are perfect for anyone who wants to embrace their uniqueness with the LGBT+ community of Birmingham. From the Drag Cabaret tent to the huge parade across the shopping district leading into Southside that is home to the gay scene in Birmingham. The 2019 theme is Love Out Loud.
Book for Birmingham Pride here: birminghampride.com
Brewery Tour – Two Towers Brewery
Two Towers Brewery, 29 Shadwell St, Birmingham B4 6HG
Discover how ale is made and produced right in the heart of central Birmingham. With names like Hockley Gold, Baskerville Bitter and Jewellery Porter, Two Towers Brewery behind Gunmakers Arms embrace every single inch of its local heritage. Their monthly tour dates make a great gift!
Book a 2019 tour here: twotowersbrewery.co.uk
Comedy Night at The Glee Club
The Glee Club, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4T
This intimate yet cool venue have hosted hundreds of nights comedy, From Rough Works to international comedy tours, there are loads of events to pick from. Contact Glee for their gift vouchers for your comedy loving loved one.
Buy Glee gift vouchers here: glee.co.uk/gift-vouchers
Culture Card by BrumPic
BrumPic, Birmingham
Get exploring Birmingham and beyond with this great Culture Card, featuring special discounts at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Thinktank, Warwick Arts Centre or Classical Performances at THSH Birmingham.
Check out the deals here: brumpic.com/culturecard
Escape room at Escape Hunt, Birmingham
Escape Hunt Birmingham, 120-122 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SX
March sees Doctor Who: Worlds Collide arrive at Escape Hunt Birmingham but if you can’t wait until then there is always other great Escape Hunt Rooms to break out of! Personally I love Blackbeard’s Treasure!
Book an Escape Hunt experience here: escapehunt.com/uk/birmingham/games
Ghetto Golf vouchers
Ghetto Golf, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA
Just from the posts that other people share on Instagram/Twitter or in blog posts, Ghetto Golf is something I’ve yet to do but is on my list! Crazy Golf for adults with drinks!! What’s not to love?? Send gift vouchers to Dave Massey, BrumHour c/o Brum Radio. Thanks.
Get Ghetto Golf vouchers here: ghettogolf.co.uk/birmingham/pricing-vouchers
Love Brum Gift Membership
Love Brum, Birmingham
Love Brum tirelessly champions unique charities across Birmingham, and showcases each charity with a warm spotlight. Gifting a membership is a great way to pass the Love Brum love on!
Buy a Love Brum Gift Membership: lovebrum.org.uk/product/gift-membership
National SeaLife Centre tickets
National SeaLife Centre, The Waters Edge, 3 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL
From penguins to otters and a tunnel under the sea creatures, the National SeaLife Centre introduces us landlocked folk to marine life without even having to leave the city. The Rays are still my favourite more than twenty years later!
Book tickets here: visitsealife.com/birmingham/tickets
Opus Gift Vouchers
Opus Restaurant, 54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DE
This central Birmingham restaurant prides itself on creating sourced dishes from British produce, but Opus stands on its own to feet on the international food scene, there’s even private dining if you want to go that extra mile!
Book Opus Gift Vouchers here: opusrestaurant.co.uk/home/opus-gift-vouchers
Theatre Gift Vouchers at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5
Give the gift of theatre with the West End theatre of the West Midlands, 2019 sees Swan Lake, Kinky Boots, Les Misérables, Joseph and Annie land in Birmingham and that’s just the spring and summer.
Buy gift vouchers here: birminghamhippodrome.com/plan-your-visit/giftvouchers
Walking Tours with Positively Birmingham
Positively Birmingham, central Birmingham
Explore the rich history of Birmingham, from its time as a village to town to the huge international city that it has become today. The tour features special headphones so you can hear everything being said along the walking route. There’s actually several routes to pick from.
Book a Walking Tour here: positivelybirmingham.co.uk
This isn’t a sponsored post. All the products on this list are made up from those who follow, network and share about #BrumHour directly. To be considered for a future list please contact dave@brumhour.com
