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'I went to the circus for the first time at Birmingham NEC’s Winter Funland - I had no idea what I was missing' - REVIEW

Journalist Mark Morris visits the NEC’s Winter Funland, the UK’s largest indoor fairground, and finds an unexpectedly impressive circus at the heart of it.

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Entertainment|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I went to the circus for the first time at Birmingham NEC’s Winter Funland - I had no idea what I was missing' - REVIEW
Supporting image for story: 'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands
'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands
Your World|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome
The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome
Your World|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show
Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: 23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con
23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards
Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards
Food and Drink|Dec 1

More Birmingham entertainment stories

Supporting image for story: 'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices
'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices
Politics|Nov 22
Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders
Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders
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Entertainment|Nov 21
Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union
Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union
Food and Drink|Nov 21
Supporting image for story: Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham|Nov 20
Supporting image for story: UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase
UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase
Birmingham entertainment|Nov 20
Supporting image for story: International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour
International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour
Your World|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: ‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar
‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar
Your World|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost
Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost
Politics|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December
Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December
Your World|Nov 17
Supporting image for story: Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW
Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW
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Your World|Nov 17

UK News

Supporting image for story: Reform gains first House of Lords member after Tory defection
Reform gains first House of Lords member after Tory defection
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Lib Dems call for probe into claims test touts are paying driving instructors
Lib Dems call for probe into claims test touts are paying driving instructors
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London stunt
Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London stunt
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer to meet Zelensky in Downing Street as Ukraine peace talks continue
Starmer to meet Zelensky in Downing Street as Ukraine peace talks continue
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Yellow weather warning as more than half a month’s rain could fall in 24 hours
Yellow weather warning as more than half a month’s rain could fall in 24 hours
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Will Ferrell’s Elf costume fetches more than £200,000 at auction
Will Ferrell’s Elf costume fetches more than £200,000 at auction
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
Viral news|Nov 6

World News

Supporting image for story: Three children among 11 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
Three children among 11 people killed in mass shooting at South African bar
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russia unleashes massive overnight attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
Russia unleashes massive overnight attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US and Ukraine officials to meet for third day after security framework progress
US and Ukraine officials to meet for third day after security framework progress
World News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Celebrated architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Celebrated architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
World News|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein case in Florida can be released
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein case in Florida can be released
World News|19 hours ago
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