26 October, 2026
Highlights from the Enclave: Birmingham City Opening Festival
Birmingham
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In October, we opened our doors for the Enclave: Birmingham City Opening Festival, welcoming guests for a day of creative workshops, entertainment, family-friendly activities and more.
The festival gave visitors the opportunity to explore our new resident amenities and get a first look at Enclave: Birmingham City. From relaxing in the Spa to getting creative in the Co-working space, there was something for everyone to enjoy throughout the building. Here's a look back at the highlights.
Attendees could grab a complimentary drink from Your Baristas with freshly made matcha, coffee and bubble tea available.
The perfect pick-me-up to start the day and enjoy throughout the festival.
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Our amenity spaces provided the backdrop for a series of creative workshops, each offering attendees a chance to make something personal to take home.
In the Co-working space, the Enclave Charm Bar with Melissa Monica Design invited guests to create their own custom bag charms and keychains. The Garden Room was transformed into the Enclave Flower Bar, where By Edlyl crafted custom flower arrangements.
Meanwhile, the Art Space at reception hosted Indian block printing with Mad Crafty, where visitors explored the technique and created their own designs.
These workshops showed how the building’s spaces can host activities that bring people together.
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A thoughtfully designed space ideal for working from home. Complete with spacious desks and comfy seating for focussed working sessions.
The Garden Room offers a tranquil space with plenty of natural light to relax, read and socialise.
Spacious desks and sofas by reception, giving you an ideal spot to work on creative projects.
The festival also offered opportunities to slow down, recharge and explore the building’s wellness facilities.
There were self-guided meditation sessions in the Yoga Studio, and Basia Moves offered attendees tips, advice and inspiration in the Gym. In the Spa, The Body Shop offered hand massages, skincare sampling and consultations, creating a relaxing pause in the day.
Those looking for a moment of calm could also take a breather in the Switch Off Studio or relax in the Screening Room.
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Destress, stretch and find your balance in our yoga studio. Ideal for solo yoga flows or guided sessions.
Our state-of-the-art gym is complete with premium equipment to support every fitness goal. Ideal for quick workouts or intense training sessions.
Step into ultimate relaxation in our premium resident spa. Destress in our sauna as you take a moment to recharge.
Disconnect and destress in our Switch Off Studio. Take a break from your screen for a moment of mindfulness.
Enjoy upgraded movie nights in our screening room. Watch your favourite movies or TV shows on the big screen as you sink into our comfortable seating.
The daytime festival welcomed families and pets, with activities taking place across several of the amenity spaces.
In the Hideout, children's entertainer Captain Fantastic brought the fun, while the Resident Lounge hosted pet portrait sessions with Woof About, capturing professional photos with guests their four-legged friends.
For something more personal, Bradley Taylor and Zakariye wrote custom poems in the Library for attendees to take home as a keepsake.
The variety of activities highlighted how the building offers spaces for different interests and occasions, from family-friendly fun to quieter moments.
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A dedicated kids zone designed for little ones. Complete with a fun soft play area and comfortable seating.
A laidback space with plenty of comfortable seating. An ideal space to do unwind after work or catch up with neighbours.
A quiet space designed for deep focus or uninterrupted reading or study.
Food and drink played a big part in the festival, with interactive sessions to get visitors involved.
Yakinori hosted a jumbo sushi-rolling session which allowed guests to try their hand at making sushi in one of our Private dining rooms.
Over in the Bar Lounge, Brum Brewery also led gin and beer tasting sessions.
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Host dinner parties or celebrations in style. Our private dining room serves as an elegant backdrop for any occasion, with plenty of seating.
A stylish space designed for unwinding and catching up with friends. With warm lighting, plenty of plush seating and a wine dispenser to keep you topped up. Perfect for evenings in.
As the daytime programme came to an end, the Opening Festival carried on into the evening party. The building’s social spaces set the scene for music, games and entertainment.
The Bar Lounge became the heart of the evening celebrations, with drag bingo hosted by Dahlia Rivers alongside a live saxophonist and DJ. It was a chance for everyone to enjoy the atmosphere and celebrate the opening in style.
Guests could also have a karaoke singalong in the Music Room or head to the Games Room for some friendly competition.
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A stylish space designed for unwinding and catching up with friends. With warm lighting, plenty of plush seating and a wine dispenser to keep you topped up. Perfect for evenings in.
A curated space for residents to enjoy making or listening to music. Complete with a karaoke machine, electric keyboard, drumkit and electric guitars.
Enjoy a game of foosball, pool and more in a laidback setting.
The evening celebrations were accompanied by a selection of canapés from Aretsi Catering and freshly shaken cocktails by Bearded Man Cocktails.
Talented art students from Birmingham City University also created personalised illustrations, giving attendees a unique memento from the event.
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The Opening Festival offered a glimpse of what makes Enclave: Birmingham City more than just a place to live. With spaces for focus, wellness and socialising, the amenities are designed to give residents the flexibility to spend their time in ways that suit them.
On the day, we were able to showcase our amenities in action and give guests a feel for the experiences that await them. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to all the vendors who brought their talent and energy to the day.
Want to discover the building for yourself? Book a viewing at Enclave: Birmingham City today.
