You know when you’ve arrived in Birmingham. England’s second biggest city is defined by its swirling ring roads and streets lined with Victorian redbrick houses. Packed to the brim with heritage museums, mega arenas and space-age stores, you’ll leave Birmingham with full-to-bursting bags and purse strings stretched to the max. And after a hard day shopping and enjoying the arts scene, take a walk down the Curry Mile or treat yourself to the finest Michelin-starred restaurants that the city can offer. Barges drift down this West Midlands city's sleepy canals reminding you of a busy industrial past, while cycle routes lead to greener vales and country parks.
Birmingham
Birmingham
You know when you’ve arrived in Birmingham. England’s second biggest city is defined by its swirling ring roads and streets lined with Victorian redbrick houses. Packed to the brim with heritage museums, mega arenas and space-age stores, you’ll leave Birmingham with full-to-bursting bags and purse strings stretched to the max. And after a hard day shopping and enjoying the arts scene, take a walk down the Curry Mile or treat yourself to the finest Michelin-starred restaurants that the city can offer. Barges drift down this West Midlands city's sleepy canals reminding you of a busy industrial past, while cycle routes lead to greener vales and country parks.
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Head to Birmingham for a summer of festivals
This summer the streets, parks, bars and squares of Birmingham will be filled with melody as the city plays host to some fantastic music festivals.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Enter a real life chocolate factory at Cadbury World
The next best thing to visiting the fictional Charlie’s Chocolate Factory is the real thing at Cadbury World.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Don your chef’s hat at Birmingham’s Michelin-starred eateries
At the elegant Simpsons restaurant you’ll do more than enjoy a tranquil lunch. You’ll be swapping places with the chef and making the food yourself.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Lift the lid on Birmingham's heritage
Be transported back to the 1960s at the Newman Brothers Coffin Works.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Enjoy a 360-degree Champagne view of Birmingham
Luxury and fizz, at the top an icon of Birmingham's exciting modernity.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Learn the art of laughter at Birmingham’s Comedy Festival
Watch stand-up from some of the world’s top comedians and then learn how to be funny yourself at the Birmingham Comedy Festival.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Discover where the 18th century’s greatest minds would meet
This lavish Georgian house in Birmingham was once the home of the industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton, leading member of the Lunar Society.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Visit Europe's largest library
The Library of Birmingham houses a million printed volumes, the largest number held by any public library in the UK.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Choose from 30 cuisines on a Birmingham foodie break
With 4 Michelin star restaurants and nearly 30 cuisines throughout the city, you will never be stuck for food choices in Birmingham.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Enjoy free culture in Birmingham
Discover how arty Birmingham is, from the world’s largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite works to a creative hub packed with new artists.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Learn about the history of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then Birmingham’s Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is a veritable friend factory.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Create your own fine dining experience at Simpsons
Fancy yourself as a bit of an amateur chef? Swap places with the chef and make the food yourself.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Make it a Resorts World romantic break
Romantic breaks should be about luxury, indulgence and relaxation, so it’s a good job Birmingham has all of these in abundance.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Visit Birmingham's famous Christmas market
Have a Teutonic shopping experience, and don't miss the Glüwein!
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Discover distinctive Digbeth
Discover Birmingham's beating heart - a hub of pubs, clubs and creativity.
Location: Digbeth, Birmingham
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Watch films in style at The Electric Birmingham
You can lounge on a sofa with a drink in hand at the oldest working cinema in the UK.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Enjoy a weekend of free outdoor arts across Birmingham
Head to the Birmingham Weekender this September, where the city centre will be bought to life with music, dance, theatre, art, literature, food and fashion.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Meet the new arrivals in Birmingham
There are bundles of new baby animals to make the acquaintance of from all corners of the globe at Sea Life UK Birmingham and Dudley Zoological Gardens.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Uncover hidden treasures in the historic Jewellery Quarter
Explore this creative industrial hub in Birmingham and admire Georgian and Victorian architecture.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Strike gold at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Find hidden treasures at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, home to the famous Staffordshire Hoard and extraordinary art exhibitions.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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