It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and Westside is aiming to be at the centre of the festive fun and entertainment.
As the big day becomes ever nearer, Birmingham’s entertainment district is preparing for an unforgettable yuletide season with outdoor attractions, unmissable shows, events, and festive meals to get everyone into the spirit.
To make things easier for visitors to the Broad Street area, Westside BID has compiled a list of things for family and friends to do to ensure that this Christmas and New Year is one to remember.
Family and Friends
National Sea Life Centre: This venue has transformed its underwater experience by adding an extra attraction in the form of Santa’s grotto for the festive season.
Families are urged to bring their little ones for a meet and greet with Santa and learn about the wonderful aquatic creatures that the centre cares for.
More information: Visit Santa In His Grotto | SEA LIFE Birmingham (visitsealife.com)
The Crescent Theatre: A Christmas Wassail, 19 to 21 December at the Crescent Theatre.
Begin the Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with the Crescent’s ever-popular Wassail – a show with enough Christmas spirit to last all year!
Last year was the first time since
1985 that there hasn’t been a Crescent Theatre Wassail due to the pandemic, so the
Sheepcote Street venue is sure theatre-goers will agree that the festive season
just isn’t the same without it!
Visitors are invited to enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine as the wassailers
enchant, delight and entertain them.
More
information: Event
Details – Crescent Theatre (crescent-theatre.co.uk)
Symphony Hall: Love Actually in Concert: The Film with Live Orchestra.
Love Actually, the seasonal romcom starring Hugh Grant and Colin Firth, that has become a ‘must watch’ over the festive season, will be making a return appearance at Symphony Hall on 15 December.
The production will feature a full orchestra performing the film soundtrack live to picture, in what is becoming an annual highlight of the holiday calendar.
To Book: Love Actually In Concert: The Film with Live Orchestra | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
Notebenders Christmas Special: Westside BID and Symphony Hall welcome back the Ladywood-based community big band to the B:Music venue to provide a festive uplift with their unique mix of jazz and calypso music.
Spend the evening also listening to some of everyone’s favourite Christmas carols, with family and friends.
To Book: Notebenders Christmas Special | B:Music (bmusic.co.uk)
Eat and Drink
Bistrot Pierre: Spend a night away from the kitchen and enjoy a special six-course festive menu with ham hock and roast turkey while being surrounded by the beautiful festive décor of Westside’s Bistrot Pierre.
To book: French Restaurant in Birmingham | Bistrot Pierre
Park Regis Birmingham: Everyone is looking forward to an extra glimmer of magic this year as the country welcomes the return of family and work Christmas celebrations.
Adorned with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and an extra sprinkle of their signature sparkle, the luxury four-star Park Regis hotel is the place to be.
Christmas attractions include festive afternoon teas and themed party nights.
For more information: Christmas – Park Regis Birmingham
The Canal House: Whether it’s with friends, family or colleagues, then why not celebrate those long-awaited festive get-togethers at Westside’s iconic bar and restaurant.
The Canal House’s festive menu is filled with seasonal delights and favourites catering to everyone’s taste buds. The Christmas set menu is ideal for group party dinning for groups of 6+.
To book: Christmas Parties in Birmingham | The Canal House | The Canal House
Bank Birmingham: The ‘man in red’ will be joining customers at Bank Restaurant over the course of the festive season!
The unique experience will include a brunch, storytelling and a present for younger diners to mark the festive season in style.
For more information: Christmas at Bar & Grills – The Restaurant Bar and Grill
Frankie and Benny’s: Spend the festive season with friends or loved ones at Broadway Plaza’s Frankie and Benny’s restaurant with a range of dishes guaranteed to keep you warm and cosy this winter.
For more information: Frankie & Benny’s – Frankie & Benny’s (frankieandbennys.com)
Outdoor Attractions
Ice Skate Birmingham: Chill out during the festive season by visiting Westside’s Centenary Square for a thrilling skate around the undercover ice rink for a fun and exciting time with family and friends.
Get your skates on and glide across the ice rink to hit music before trying out other attractions including a ride on the big wheel. And once you’ve had loads of fun why not get warm and toasty in the Ice Lounge next to the skate rink with a hot chocolate or something a little stronger!
Stay with us
The Hyatt: Spend this Christmas in one of Westside’s most luxury hotels, the Hyatt. Soak in the festive décor and enjoy the brilliant service or a warm room after revelling in all that the entertainment district has to offer.
For more information : Luxury Hotels Birmingham | Hyatt Regency Birmingham
The Hilton Garden Inn: Located in the heart of Brindleyplace, The Hilton Garden Inn offers visitors to Westside the opportunity to treat themselves to a night away at a deluxe hotel. Among its attractions are a fitness centre and all-day dining at its Recess Restaurant.
For more information : Birmingham Central Hotel – Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindleyplace
Party with us
Nuvo Birmingham: All roads lead to OKO & Nuvo Late Lounge in Brindleyplace this New Year’s Eve for their ‘Black and White Ball’ to see in 2022. The luxury gala venue promises to be an unmissable night with various packages available.
For more information visit: OKO @ Nuvo (nuvobar.com)
Popworld: Spend the countdown to the new year at Birmingham’s iconic late night venue, Popworld. For favourite drinks and all-time favourite songs, the club and bar guarantees to keep party-goers happy on their night out.
Luisa Huggins, Westside BID’s media manager, said: “Customers in Westside will not be disappointed this festive season as there are a range of things available for all people to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas and New Year.
“We also have our dedicated street wardens on hand to help keep customers safe and happy.”
Westside BID was thrilled to work with UB40 star Jimmy brown on a bespoke news piece and commercial with our colleagues at Local Tv, to view our commercial and news items, click below.
https://youtu.be/28Kq3EgMHao
https://youtu.be/6epfnbgwDto
Birmingham TV | Westside BID Winter, Part 2 – YouTube
