What's On Birmingham - Summer 2022.
Our pick of the best events this summer's in Birmingham.
Happy campers.
If you’re new to camping, or a true lover of the great outdoors, we’ve compiled our top must-have gadgets to take your summer camping trips to the next level.
How to get tickets for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Last chance to get tickets to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Tickets start from just £8.00 and are available for every sport, including free access to public transport.
Spring holiday destinations without Covid testing.
Fully vaccinated? You can go to any of these countries, test-free, this spring.
Ninety-nine problems.
At the height of their popularity in the 1960s, there were over 30,000 ice-cream vans in operation across the UK. Today, there are less than 5000 enticing people out of their homes to enjoy a frosty treat.
Spring streaming 2022.
There are more shows than ever vying for your attention and it's difficult to know where to start. That's why we've done the hard yards for you.
Welcome to the Metaverse.
With Facebook rebranding its parent company Meta to mark its next phase into the metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg and others tech giants are playing catch-up in a 30-year race for virtual-supremacy.
Cinema unpacked.
Flatpack Festival announces a playful and upbeat international festival for 2022 with a strong new comedy focus, a bold programme of BAFTA-qualifying short films and audacious live performances.
Flights returning to Gatwick South Terminal from 27th March - Full list of airlines.
Flights are returning to Gatwick Airport South Terminal, home to Bloc Hotel Gatwick, from 27th March. Check which terminal your flight departs from.
The Toblerone Secret.
Synonymous with airport duty-free and Christmas time, the Swiss chocolate bar Toblerone is an excellent example of how a company’s roots can be incorporated into its mark.
Free Bloc magazine.
Download the winter 2024 issue of Bloc magazine for free.
We have curated a wealth of interesting articles to enjoy on your travels.
Plus the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream, and much more.