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St Basils are back planning the oldest and biggest sleepout in the UK in Birmingham. On Friday 25^th November, St Basils will host their annual big sleepout at Millennium Point in Birmingham to raise vital funds to support young people experiencing homelessness in the West Midlands.

St Basils are a homelessness charity based in the West Midlands that have been supporting young people in in fear of losing their home since 1972.

St Basils are not charging for this event, it is FREE! But get involved and raise as much as you can by having people sponsor you. Free vegan curry and hot drinks will also be served by Langar Aid on the night!

You can register for the event here.

Homelessness shouldn’t be part of growing up

St Basils work with young people ages 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills, increase opportunities, and prevent homelessness.

Abbie Vlahakis, CEO of Millennium point, said “We are delighted to offer our venue and support once more to the St Basils team, whose commitment to improving the lives of young vulnerable people aligns to our own charitable mission.

While a sleepout is challenging, a night without home comforts pales in comparison to the true horror more than 8,500 young people in the West Midlands alone are experiencing every single night without a home or place of safety.

We urge as many people and businesses as possible to sign up and join us at the sleepout. Together we can raise a record amount of funds so St Basils can continue to provide life changing support to young people in dire need throughout our communities”.

Challenge yourself and make a difference with St Basils Big Sleepout

The Big Sleepout sees hundreds of people from companies, families and groups taking part by challenging themselves, raising money and having fun; particularly in the much coveted ‘creative shelter competition’.

Barrie Hodge, Head of Fundraising and Marketing at St Basils said “Most of our young people who need support are either in full time education or working part-time and sometimes have more than one job yet are already struggling to survive on a very low income. This year St Basils celebrates its 50^th anniversary and with the soaring costs young people are experiencing, we are needed more than ever. We welcome people from across the region to come along, sleepout for the night and help us raise money to support those who need it the most”.

Can’t make it to Millennium Point, you can still make a difference

St Basils will also be running ‘The Big Sleepout from Home’ at the same time. So, if you can’t make it to Millennium Point, you can still get involved in your back garden, office, community hall or ‘sofa surfing’ at home.

You can find out more and apply for your Big Sleepout pack by emailing [email protected].

Supporters can also make one off donations here, it costs £5 a day to support a young person and keep them at a St Basils project.

Want to book an event space with Millennium Point?

The multi-award-winning Millennium Point has 11 versatile event spaces to choose from and an excellent events team to help you with your event.

For further information about the event, charity, or venue you can get in contact with our team.

Bader Media Entertainment CIC is a production company with a combined passion for filmmaking and protecting the environment. Profits made from projects fun own community interest activities and external charities that focus on combatting litter worldwide. Based in the UK, they produce high-quality creative content for entertainment, community interest and to promote their mission to protect the environment.

Aim of the event

The objective for Bader Media Entertainment CIC was to host a film premiere for their latest feature ‘The Shimian’. The clients were keen on making the evening a great experience for their guests and one that would make them feel the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere.

Why Millennium Point for The Shimian World Premiere?

Our clients are local filmmakers to the Birmingham area and had previously visited Millennium Point’s Auditorium for film screenings. They chose Millennium Point to show The Shimian because the Director had been impressed with the size of the screen and the condition of the Auditorium, as well as the space available below on event space Platform.

Another reason was location, Millennium Point is close to Birmingham City Centre and central train stations such as New Street Station, a bonus for guests arriving from other cities.

Challenges and Solutions

The challenge for Bader Media Entertainment CIC was to find a venue that also were event organisers to ensure the event was a success. The events team were on hand to help with the organisation before and after the event.

Our team developed an events plan that would make the evening an exciting experience for our client’s guests. We suggested ideas along the way how the team could help, and what to do with the space to make it atmospheric and professional.

Particularly, our in-house AV team, which comes standard with most bookings, worked closely with theirs to ensure the best visual and audio experience for the premiere.

AV Equipment and Service

As it was a film premiere it was vital that the screen and sound for the film was perfect. Our AV team worked closely with the client to test visuals and sound to ensure it met expectations and needs. This was through screening tests and run throughs so changes could be made to really give the film the wow factor on the Auditorium screen.

Bader Media Entertainment CIC have received feedback since the premiere on how good the sound and visuals were.

Working with the Millennium Point Team

Our events team had received positive reviews from working with Bader Media Entertainment CIC. The Event Operations team were professional, pleasant & friendly on the night so guests could enjoy their evening. Behind the scenes, the Events team ensured the planning, organisation and communication was all sorted throughout so the event could really give the wow factor. Along with this Marketing worked with the Director to promote the event and film to give it the limelight the film deserved.

How was the client’s experience of Millennium Point?

James Peakman, Director of Bader Media Entertainment CIC said

‘It was an absolute pleasure working with Millennium Point, and I literally can’t fault the staff or place itself. They were so accommodating and gave us attention to detail that I would struggle to find at another venue. The premiere itself was a huge success for us and has opened doors for further movies. The feedback from the guests about the event has been excellent. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff at Millennium Point for being so professional and welcoming, and now we will have to make another movie so we can host another premiere at Millennium Point’.

Book our Auditorium for a test today!

Our friendly events team is always happy to help. Get in touch today to discuss your event needs, and bring a sample of your work with you, we guarantee that you will be blown away when you see your content on our giant screen for the first time.

We can’t wait to talk to you!

Will you survive The Shimian?

We caught up with Director James Peakman from Bader Media Entertainment CIC to talk all things horror, production, and the excitement as he prepares for the world premiere of a thrilling new horror, The Shimian, which will debut next month in our giant screen Auditorium, one of the biggest screens in Birmingham.

The Shimian World Premiere is taking place Thursday 29^th September 2022, early bird tickets cost just £10, with tickets costing £15 from Thursday 1^st September. Find out more about the event here.

A hair-raising British horror that will leave you on the edge of your seat

The Shimian is set in a forest where a family take a camping trip to celebrate a birthday and fix their strained relationships, but their celebrations are cut short when they learn something unearthly is hunting them.

Questions will be raised about why the Shimian is after them but that can only be answered by being pulled into watching the rest of the film.

A creature as old as time

When asked about where Peakman got his inspiration, he replied: ‘the original story was an extension of a short film the production company made’- also named The Shimian. It was set in the 1930s and focused on a lady of a manor house being tormented in bed by an unseen entity. Continuing from the 1930s, the feature-length will create a full timeline of the Shimian while watching the lives of four relatable people unfold throughout.

We moved on to discussing horror as a genre, where The Shimian director speaks about how much he enjoyed making the short horror film: ‘It was so much fun that I wanted to continue it into a feature film.’

He also shared his love of the cult horror classics such as Jaws, Predator, and IT, saying that viewers will find “little nods” to these in the Shimian. For the nervous viewers, he reassures that ‘though it has its fair share of scary moments, it’s not all doom and gloom – in fact, there are some genuine laugh-out-loud moments in there too.’

‘A director is only as good as his team’

When asked about his favourite moments while making the film, The Shimian creator remembers fondly ‘watching the actors who had never met before rehearsals form a genuine bond together.’ He also talks about the dedication of the team from how they would go over lines when not on set, to the crew behind the scenes working early hours and working through heat or rain to make the film.

However, Peakman says ultimately his favourite moment hasn’t happened yet, that will be when he finally can show the film to everyone on the giant screen.

Choosing Millennium Point for The Shimian premiere

We moved on to discuss locations in Birmingham for film premieres. Peakman reveals that this isn’t the first time he has experienced the Auditorium, having attended several events at our multi-award-winning venue in the past, including Birmingham Film Festival.

When asked why he chose Millennium Point he responds: ‘I was impressed by, not just the giant screen and Auditorium, but the lobby space and bar area’. The filmmaker goes on to say, ‘There’s plenty of room to shape it how you need it to be for your event’.

Peakman also shared his experience when booking the premiere with us: ‘what really won me over was how A: how friendly the staff are B: the great communication and C: how accommodating they’ve been. Nothing has been too much trouble’.

If you want to make a film learn your craft and have fun

Wrapping up our time with James, we asked what advice he would give to people wanting to make a film.

‘I would say that all they need to do is go out and make films.’ Although sounding simple he says that ‘you’ll find a lot of chatter-boxing and not enough action with some filmmakers.’ Continuing Peakman says ‘just ignore the doubts and negativity and go out, find like-minded people or friends, be creative and find a way to make films.’

Discussing further, he says ‘don’t worry if your films turn out good or bad, just enjoy making them. Have fun and learn your craft’.

Where to watch The Shimian

Closing the interview, Peakman thanked all the film’s supporters who donated to the crowd funder campaign saying how ‘I can’t thank you all enough for your support’. Following the premiere, the horror film director plans to tour The Shimian at several international film festivals.

You can watch the world premiere of The Shimian at Millennium Point on Thursday 29^th September 2022. Guests will be able to meet with the cast, and director and see the first-ever screening of the film.

Amazing things happen at Millennium Point

We may be a little biased, but we’re pretty good at events. Whether our clients’ events or our own, we always strive for hospitality excellence. If you have any questions about events being held or want to start booking your own, our team are always happy to help. Contact us now, we can’t wait to talk to you!

Find more interesting content from Millennium Point over at our news section, or follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn with @MillenniumPoint. Millennium Point is a landmark public building and multi-award-winning events venue in the Eastside of Birmingham City centre. Profits from our commercial activity are invested by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust into projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education in the West Midlands.

Millennium Point have once again teamed up with innovative event specialists The Wine & Events Company to present a fun and unique showing of the festive classic It’s a Wonderful Life, alongside 5 specially chosen wines and a very big screen.

Tickets are just £31.95 (plus fees), however if you book by the end of August, you will receive a special early bird price of £28 per person.

Our Christmas film with wine get together takes place at 7pm on Sunday 4^th December 2022 on Birmingham’s biggest screen.

Grab your tickets from Eventbrite before they sell out!

‘Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years.

It’s a wonderful life… You after 5 wines, probably

Take advantage of our early bird offer and get your tickets for just £28 per person (plus fees). The early bird offer ends at midnight on Wednesday 31^st August, tickets will then be £31.95 (plus fees) each.

With your ticket you’ll get more than just a film screening!

The perfect festive film on a very BIG screen:

Hosted in our giant screen Auditorium – previously the regions biggest and best IMAX – Our host Tony from film geeks The Wine & Events Company will be providing entertainment and movie trivia throughout. For example, did you know the original It’s a Wonderful Life started out as a short story on a Christmas Card?

Along with all of this, the film will be paused at intervals so you can enjoy five fantastic wines specially chosen for the event.

Our movie experience nights are not to be missed!

Check out one of our last ones of the eighties classic Dirty Dancing below. Guests had the time of their lives with a live band, themed cocktails, and movie trivia with host Tony Elvin. To keep up to date with our other movie nights, check out our What’s On page here.

Tickets are selling out fast, so purchase your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Getting to Millennium Point for It’s a Wonderful Life

Millennium Point is in the Eastside of Birmingham City Centre just 5-minutes’ walk from Moor Street and 15-minutes from Grand Central and the tram. There is also limited parking on-site which means we’re easy to find regardless of how you travel. For more information please click here.

We know we went a little crazy about Christmas last week, but right now we’re finally excited to talk about Summer at Eastside. With lots of events lined up from our fabulous clients, and our own, there will be something for everyone this summer.

You can keep up to date on our What’s On, or read more below about summer at Millennium Point.

Experience Kenya at Millennium Point

Lose yourself in the energetic flow of Kenya House and immerse yourself in the unique sights and sounds of this magical East African Nation. Meet Kenya’s sporting legends and traditional superheroes. Dance to authentic Kenan music and try your hand at some games. Don’t miss your chance to learn about Kenya’s expanding opportunities in agribusiness, ICT, and more.

After all the fun, unwind with a cold beer and succulent Kenyan barbecue, and don’t forget to become #LikeAKenyan.

The event will be starting on Saturday 30^th July and finishes on the Friday 5^th August from 10am – 6pm every day. It’s free to attend, and you get your own Kenyan passport with facts, stories and what to do!

Find out more here.

Beat the Buzzer or get shocked trying

Set on level 2 awaits a challenge, for the beginning of August, there is a Beat the Buzzer electric wire game ready for visitors to try. The Millennium Point team tried it out recently to see who could beat the buzzer!

Safe to say, the Millennium Point team had some good attempts! Think you can beat us? Have a go and message us your scores using hashtag #MPBeatTheBuzz!

Still feeling competitive? VSFighting is BACK at Millennium Point

VSFighting is an annual video gaming tournament based entirely around fighting games. It’s hosted by the Midlands-based community ‘Electronic Dojo’ and exists as a place to meet up offline and compete on the big stage! The tournaments are run in an open format, which means that anyone can attend – whether you’re a total beginner, a bedroom champion or a seasoned professional, everyone has a chance to compete for a coveted trophy and cash prizes.

Join in on the fight here.

Grab a coffee at Mulino and enjoy a taste of Italy

Millennium Point is the home of authentic Italian food experts based on level 2. Open from 8am – 5pm, Mulino is owned by the Brummie favourite Laghi’s Deli, so expect o find a tantalising selection of delicious pizzas, bakery items and more.

Head to their Instagram page to find out on their future events such as pizza making, bottomless pizza and more.

Learn about The World Reimagined this Summer

Visit Millennium Point from 13^th August – 31^st October to visit The World Reimagined. The installation aims to transform how UK society understands the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and its impact through a mass participation art education project.

It will be free to visit and is national event, find out more information here.

Take a trip through science and space at the ThinkTank

Treat the kids to a scientific journey of discovery with a visit to the award-winning ThinkTank Science Museum. Explore space by visiting the Planetarium, where the theatre is under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space and the night sky. Have fun in MiniBrum, and don’t forget to head outside to the Science Garden, which is packed full of surprises and fun activities for the whole family. Visit their what’s on page to find out more about any special events they have planned during the summer.

For the sunny weather, they have a fantastic picnic area by the science garden for all to enjoy. The picnic area currently has a guest who can’t wait to meet you! Perry the Bull is here just in time for the Commonwealth Games, he is currently standing outside ready to take some selfies. Don’t forget to tag us if you do!

Take a walk after lunch around the beautiful Eastside City Park

Eastside City Park opened in 2012. It was the first major, new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years. It’s the perfect place to take an afternoon stroll surrounded by nature. Don’t forget to pay close attention to the trees, can you find the secret fairy door? Let us know if you do!

Experience a cool evening with Rick Wakeman playing live at Millennium Point

Legendary keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman is to play an intimate gig for just 300 fans at Millennium Point to raise money for the Lord Mayor of Birmingham’s charity. This exclusive event will take place from 7pm on 8^th September 2022.

40 fans will be able to purchase VIP tickets at £85 each which will include an arrival drink and even meet Rick himself. Tickets for General admission is £45 each. Find out more here.

Wave Goodbye to the last of ‘those Summer Nights’ with Grease with Cocktails

Millennium Point have once again teamed up with innovative event specialists The Wine & Events Company to present a fun and unique showing of the classic all-American romantic musical comedy Grease, alongside four themed cocktails and a very big screen.

Tickets are just £35.95 per person for this singalong movie classic with four themed cocktails included and a truck full of fun from Tony and his fellow ‘T-birds’.

Our Grease with Cocktails party at Millennium Point takes place at 7pm on Saturday 17^th September, tickets are selling out quick – get your tickets now.

Amazing things happen at Millennium Point

We may be a little biased, but we’re pretty good ta events. Whether our clients’ events, or our own, we always strive for hospitality excellence. If you have any questions on events being held, or want to start booking your own, our team are always happy to help. Contact us now, we can’t wait to talk to you!

Are you looking to book an event and love a good Summer sale? If so you’ve come to the right place. Book an event for September at our award-winning venue and get 20% off your room hire. We’ll also throw in a complimentary round of tea and coffee on us. Simply use the code MPSUMMER22 on our enquiry form.

What does Millennium Point offer?

Our venue is equipped with 11 versatile event spaces, ranging from outdoor networking spaces to one of Birmingham’s biggest screens. Whatever your event needs, we have you covered, our friendly events team are on hand to help you all the way, ensuring your event will be a winner.

If you’ve got an event in mind, don’t hesitate to fill out our short form below and our team will give you a call back.

Make a big impression on our giant screen

Accommodating up to 354 delegates, our Auditorium is just what you need for making that big impression. Along with having one of Birmingham’s biggest screens, this space offers high tech AV (with on-site support), LED lighting, a newly refurbished performance stage and branding opportunities.

We also offer affordable Virtual and Hybrid packages available in the Auditorium.

The big question you’re probably wondering is what event types are suitable for this space? Well we are pleased to say our Auditorium can cater for a large range of events including conferences, lectures, product launches, AGM’s, award ceremonies, film screenings and much more.

Take a virtual tour here.

Dress and lay out our Platform space any way you want

Directly below our Auditorium takes you to Platform, an incredibly versatile event space that can be dressed and laid out any way you want.

This space is perfect for receptions, launches, banquets, fund raisers, award ceremonies and much more, giving you the open and spacious feel that a conventional meeting room doesn’t have.

Take a virtual tour here.

Flexible interconnected conference suites

Experience a truly flexible approach to conferences and meetings with our Connect event suite. Accommodating up to 100 delegates, this interconnected space offers three rooms equipped with the latest AV and presentation facilities, making it the perfect solution for hosting meetings, conferences, workshops, training days and away days.

Take a virtual tour here.

Help support STEM in the region by booking with us

Help support STEM in the region and widen your CSR just by booking an event at Millennium Point. Commercial profits from our multi-award-winning events business and landmark public building go towards our charitable trust. The Millennium Point Charitable Trust reached a landmark £30m in STEM support to organisations across the West Midlands over the last seven years.

Tickets are just £35.95 per person for this singalong movie classic with four themed cocktails included and a truck full of fun from Tony and his fellow ‘T-Birds’.

Our Grease with Cocktails party at Millennium Point takes place at 7pm on Saturday 17^th September on Birmingham’s biggest screen with a state-of-the-art sound system, to really get your motor started.

Need more convincing? Well, this show will be systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic – Why, it’s guaranteed to be Greased Lightnin’!

Grab tickets from Eventbrite before they sell out!

Summer heat, boy and girl meet

Experience the friendships, romances, and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. welcome to the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’, the most successful movie musical of all time. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines?

Grease

‘They call me Cha Cha because I’m the best dancer at St Bernadette’s’ – You after cocktails… probably

Tickets are priced at £35.95 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) and you’ll get more than just a film screening!

Grease on a very BIG screen:

Hosted in our giant screen auditorium – previously the regions biggest and best IMAX—Our host Tony ‘Zuko’ Elvin from film geeks The Wine & Events Company will be providing entertainment and movie trivia throughout. For example, do you know the cast chewed about one hundred thousand pieces of bubble gum during the shoot?

Along with all of this, the film will be paused at intervals so you can enjoy four themed cocktails.

Our movie and cocktail events are not to be missed!

Tickets are selling out fast, so, grab your Danny or your Sandy, your T-Birds or Pink Ladies, and prepare to spend a perfect September ‘Summer Night’ at Millennium Point.

Getting to Millennium Point

We’re delighted to reveal a range of multi-purpose agile workspaces in our bustling landmark building. A perfect place to grow, your business can become a part of the thriving community of Birmingham city centre’s Eastside, brimming with educators, innovators, creators, and forward thinkers.

We will be announcing more in the coming weeks, and you can sign up to be the first to know when spaces are open and ready to view, we can’t wait to meet you.

For now, read more on the exciting reasons to move to Eastside and rent a property with us.

Why choose Millennium Point Property?

Choosing Millennium Point as your future business home also brings lots of benefits and opportunities. Being a multi-award-winning landmark building, we always have something going on. With high footfall, sometimes even up to 2,000 people a day, your business is sure to get noticed daily.

There are various spaces available to suit your company size and needs. The spaces have lots of amenities such as parking, 24/7 security and loading bays. Viewings will be available soon, but you can always email our friendly Property Team for more information on what’s available.

As a venue, if you ever need an event space, you have one available to hire right outside your commercial space. We have flexible spaces suitable for almost any event. With state-of-the-art facilities, a 354 seated giant screen auditorium and public & private event spaces, your event will be a winner.

A Shared Vision of a Brighter Future

Commercial profits from our building go towards our award-winning Millennium point Charitable Trust which invests £4.9m annually back into the region through projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) and education.

When you choose your home at Millennium Point, you are also sharing our vision of advancing STEM education for the benefit of local communities. You are widening your CSR by helping us make a big impact in the region. Read more about our charitable work here.

Which property space will you choose?

Have a browse through some of our available spaces below. Not what you’re looking for? Contact our friendly Property Team to discuss other commercial options.

Engine Suite

The Engine Suite is bright and airy with natural daylight overlooking the conservatoire. Located on level 4, a more private office space is the quieter choice away from the footfall of Millennium Point.

With it joins another open office space and adjacent a private board room. Perfect for team meetings and interviews, or even turn it into another office space for smaller teams. A kitchen is also connected for your team to take a break away from work and recharge.

Engine Suite offers all the elements needed to create a productive and creative atmosphere, ideal for small businesses and start-ups looking for spaces to grow.

Workpoint Suite

Workpoint Suite is the perfect space to grow your company, the window offices overlook Eastside City Park and Curzon Street Station; the world’s oldest railway terminus and future site of HS2.

Boasting 7 office spaces, Workpoint Suite allows the versatility to suit your business needs. Turn them into offices, boardrooms, or break spaces to create a productive space for your team. Facilities include a kitchenette with instant hot water tap and built in fridge and storage cupboards, lockers, hotdesks with access to power, a vibrant reception area and restrooms.

Like the Engine Suite, Workpoint is an ideal location for smaller businesses looking for that first permanent home. The addition of hotdesks provides an easy option for flexible working, perfect for businesses who don’t require their teams to be in 5 days a week.

Level 4 A

Level 4 A offers your company a flexible space in the heart of Eastside Birmingham, with natural daylight and easy access to Millennium Point’s Atrium event space.

The open plan office is equipped with multiple uses, making it easy to suit your business needs. This space also comes with a kitchen area, LED lighting, AV equipment and air conditioning.

The size and layout of this office is perfect for medium sized businesses or smaller businesses with plans to grow their workforce.

Level 4 B

Our Level 4 B area has a multiple range of spaces available, including flexible office hire across to an outdoor terrace, perfect for hosting outdoor events with your clients. Or turn it into a break space for your employees.

The space is equipped for multiple uses, making it easy to change and adapt to your business needs. Like Level 4 A the space comes with a kitchen area, LED lighting, AV equipment and air conditioning.

Why choose Eastside?

As Millennium Point open its doors, we welcome anyone hoping to join to continue Eastside’s exciting growth. Owning a business in Eastside you will be in a cluster of STEM excellence and become a part of an area that is becoming known as the knowledge quarter of Birmingham.

Close to all major city travel links, whether you travel by car, bus, bike, or even by foot, you’ll reach us quickly with ease. You will also be close to everything the nearby area has to offer, boasting a selection of hotels, pubs, shops and more. Adjacent, will be the future home to HS2 connecting two major cities, bringing with it an increase in footfall through and past our landmark building. The expansion of the Metro will also bring in visitors from across the city making it more accessible for all.

Eastside is undergoing billions of pounds worth of regeneration. The sheer scale of the regeneration occurring in Birmingham Eastside means the area will be a hotspot of activity soon. A short walk from Eastside is Digbeth, another area that is going through an exciting regeneration period, brimming with areas of culture, fantastic music venues and pubs.

Want to see what Millennium Point has to offer? Let’s talk

We’ve been successful tenants for over 20 years, with lots of space available and with the area’s regeneration, it’s never been more of an exciting time to join. Contact our team today and discover how you fit in at Millennium Point.

Here at Millennium Point we’re proud to call Eastside our home. Our corner of Birmingham city centre is bursting with activities, culture, and more.

Struggling for Easter plans? We’ve put together all the eggciting things Eastside has to offer over the bank holiday weekend from family activities to places to grab a refreshing pint.

For the family

Fancy going on a scientific journey of discovery? Plan a visit to the award-winning Thinktank Science Museum. Explore space by visiting the Planetarium, where the theatre is under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space and the night sky. Have fun in MiniBrum, and don’t forget to head outside to the Science Garden, which is packed full of surprises and fun activities for the whole family. Visit their what’s on page to find out more about any special events they have planned this Easter weekend.

Eastside City Park opened in 2012. It was the first major, new city centre park in Birmingham for more than 130 years. With benches and picnic tables, it’s the perfect place to grab some food and have a picnic.

Fancy a drink?

There are some excellent choices of pubs in Eastside, whether you just want a pint, or some food there will be a space by the bar for you.

The Woodman is a lovingly restored Victorian pub at the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside Park. Pop in for some quality beer & hearty food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, just 5 minutes from Birmingham’s main train and bus stations. They also have a great beer garden to enjoy the sun in, just don’t forget to say hello to the resident pub cat!

Another authentic Victorian pub on the other side of Eastside Park is The Eagle and Ball. Ran by BCUSU, but open to all, it’s a proper public house! There’s something for everyone to enjoy on their food and drinks menu and entertainment nights. Also, they sell the cheapest coffee on campus and have different deals every day. Every penny you spend also goes back into the Students’ Union at BCU. Although rumour has it, it’s a little haunted, it is still one to visit!

Looking for a pub in Birmingham where chilling out with friends and enjoying the good things in life like beer, burgers, and sport on TV are the order of the day? Well, The Gosta Green is the pub for you. The pub also has pool table, and a beer garden to hang out in. Keep an eye out for their legendary yearly Wrestlemania night which is definitely one to book Monday morning off for.

For the coffee connoisseurs

Millennium Point is the home of authentic Italian food experts based on level 2. Open from 8am – 5pm, Mulino is owned by the Brummie favourite Laghi’s Deli, so expect to find a tantalising selection of delicious pizzas, bakery items and more.

Keep up to date with Millennium Point’s Events

Although Gaia may be over, we’re starting to plan our next big event! Keep up to date with out What’s On. Whether our clients’ events, or our own, there’s always something going on at Millennium Point.

If you’re visiting out landmark public building over the holidays, don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @millenniumpoint on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Free your mind, relax and experience the magic beneath Luke Jerram’s spectacular Gaia display.

After popular demand, we are pleased to announce that we’ve added more dates for Yoga under Gaia. Take a break and enjoy free yoga with Maria Widdows under the breath-taking Gaia. Join her as she leads a grounding, balancing yoga practice, where no experience is needed.

The sessions will be taking place on the following dates:

Monday 28^th February at 12:00pm and 1:15pm (45 minutes)
Monday 7^th March at 6:45pm (75 minutes)
Monday 21^st March at 6:45pm (75 minutes)

Have an open mind, take a breath, and connect back to Mother Earth. Spaces can be booked now by visiting Maria’s website.

A magical view of earth in the heart of Birmingham

Created from detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface and measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia invites guests to appreciate the beauty and majesty of our planet on an awe-inspiring scale. The spectacular artwork is 1.8 million times smaller than the Earth, with each centimetre of the sculpture depicting 18km of the Earth’s surface.

The installation is on display in Millennium Point’s impressive Atrium, suspended from above and slowly revolving, giving visitors the chance to view the Earth from every angle as never before. The artwork is also accompanied by a specially created surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones.

If you can’t make the yoga, why not visit us another time to see the spectacular earth sculpture. Gaia is completely free to attend and requires no booking. Simply visit Millennium Point during our opening hours of 8am to 11pm. For more information please click here.

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