The Best of Birmingham - Winter 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
There's much more to Birmingham at Christmas than the German Market. Here are 6 of our top picks to see and do in the city this winter.
Read MoreNew BLOC on the block
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Construction crews are carrying out enabling works at the site, prior to demolition of the existing 1960s tower block, with the next stage due to commence early December.
Read MoreBored Tourists
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Ever had a holiday that wasn’t what you hoped for? 'Bored Tourists' explores the phenomenon of travelling to a foreign country with every intention of being inspired by it, only to be left feeling bemused, bored or half asleep...
Read MoreThe Best of London this Winter
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Get into the festive spirit with our top picks for making the most of London this winter.
Read MoreBLOC's Winter Travel Picks
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Heading off to the slopes this winter? Check out some of our favourite must-have items...
Read MoreBirmingham NYE BLOC Hotel Offer
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Start 2019 in style with the exclusive BLOC Birmingham New Year's Eve Package.
Read MoreBLOC Hotels Best Winter Holidays 2019
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Are you already daydreaming of swapping your umbrella for a beach parasol? Thought so. Because now is the perfect time to start planning your winter getaway.
Read MoreThe Best of Binge - Autumn 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
There are so many great shows across an array of streaming services that it's hard to know where to begin. Here are a few of our favourites...
Read MoreThe Art of Not Drinking
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Data released last May from the Office for National Statistics shows the proportion of adults who said they drank alcohol was at the lowest level on record...
Read MoreSecond-City Street Food
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Birmingham’s street food has come a long way since Alex’s Pie Stand of the city’s 60s Brumbeat era... Nick Byng, editor of Grapevine Birmingham, guides us through the best of Brum's street eats...
Read MoreBloc Magazine
Welcome to the 20th issue of Bloc magazine, with a host of intriguing features to get you through the dark winter months.
We are really excited to have acquired another new site, in the heart of Glasgow. We look forward to delivering Bloc to this extremely vibrant part of the city, directly opposite the recently redeveloped Queen Street Station.
The winter issue of our magazine visits Cape Town - dubbed The Mother City, or the Mother of South Africa. It has incredible food and wine offerings as well as mountains and beaches all within easy reach.
We also explore a destination much further afield, with the Von Braun space station and hotel moving closer to reality.
There are the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream and the pick of Bloc's social media.
Don't forget to sign up to Bloc's VIP Guest List, which makes you eligible for free room upgrades, free coffee and be the first to hear about our blockbuster VIP competitions.
We hope that this magazine provides you with some insight and entertainment on your journey.