Virtual West Midlands 3.0
Published: 21st January 2021
Explore the West Midlands virtually!
This year may have started a little different to what we had planned. Local communities and attractions of the West Midlands have made sure that we do not miss anything while we spend a little more time at home.
We’ve put together a list of things that you can enjoy within your own home comforts. So for the time being, put your bus pass away, grab a cup of tea and enjoy these virtual experiences!
Self guided virtual tours and resources
Take a museum tour, workshop or dive into the archives right at home!
- Birmingham Museum
Take a tour of the museum and exhibits.
https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/virtual-tour - Ikon Gallery
Virtual exhibition walkthroughs.
https://www.ikon-gallery.org/ - The Herbert Art Gallery
Online exhibition content and workshops
https://www.theherbert.org/default.aspx - Wolverhampton Art Gallery & Museum
Online exhibition content and workshops
https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/ - Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Virtual tour of the museum.
https://th.jewelleryquarter.net/virtual-tour/ - Black Country Museum
Online learning resources
https://www.bclm.co.uk/ - Walsall Art Gallery
Online exhibition content and workshops
https://thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk/ - Centenary Square and Birmingham Canals Virtual Walking Tour
Virtual walking tour
https://visitbirmingham.com/things-to-see-and-do/centenary-square-and-birmingham-canals-virtual-walking-tour-p1367211 - Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers virtual tour
Virtual stadium tours
https://www.footballstadiums360.com/england-premier-league-360-view/
Looking for somewhere new to explore virtually? Visit Birmingham also has a handy list of activities and other online things to do during lockdown.
Food
DIY food kits have become a popular trend throughout lockdown. See our list below of some independent food places around the West Midlands offering home kits or delivery.
- Libertine Burger
DIY burger kits and sides to cook at home with national delivery.
https://libertine-burger.myshopify.com/ - Bostin' Bakery
Black Country based with delivery available across the UK
https://instagram.com/bostinbakery?igshid=17zqr0b96mol1 - Pietanic
Monthly pie subscriptions delivered straight to your home
https://www.pietanic.co.uk/ - Dumpling King
Dumpling King are offering collection as well as deliveries on Monday to Saturday from 4.30pm onwards in the Coventry area.
https://dumplingking.square.site/
For even more home delivery and DIY kits, head over to Brum Bites Blog or Visit Coventrys blog.
Indoor fun
- Birmingham Wildlife Conservation park live feeding sessions
Watch LIVE feeding times at the conservation park.
https://www.facebook.com/bhamwildlifeconservationpark/ - Dudley Zoo live animal webcams
Check-in on the Sumatran tiger and Humboldt penguins!
https://www.dudleyzoo.org.uk/our-animals/webcams/ - Coventry Rocks - Online activities in Coventry
A whole webpage dedicated to virtual activities around and beyond Coventry.
https://www.coventryrocks.co.uk/ - Woodlands Trust lockdown activities
Fun activities to do outside, or when on a walk.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2021/01/lockdown-activities-kids-winter/ - Activity stop
Our activity stop page features some of our favourite bus themed activities for you to have a little fun with alone, or with family and friends.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/activity-stop
For even more indoor activities head over to Days out with kids. They have a blog that features over 50 indoor activities to get stuck into during lockdown.
Have you got any more virtual lockdown activities we can include? We’d love to hear about them! Join in on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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