Mecca Bingo to Close Historic Birmingham Venue After Nearly 90 Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 mecca bingo birmingham kingstanding closure odeon cinema rank historic venue A beloved leisure landmark in Birmingham is set to close its doors for good. Mecca Bingo, located on Kettlehouse Road in Kingstanding, will cease operations in early June, marking the end of an era for the community. Housed … Read More
The £100 Million 'British Disneyland' That Almost Rivalled Alton Towers Friday, December 26, 2025 merrieengland themepark cannock mecca midlands leisure history tourism altontowers 1970s In an alternate reality, Alton Towers and Drayton Manor would have faced serious competition from a sprawling leisure complex dubbed a “British Disneyland.” This ambitious project, planned for a site near Cannock … Read More