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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Fall in love (all over again) at Malmaison Birmingham
Topping the list as England’s fastest growing Valentine’s Day destination, where better to rekindle a romance than in Birmingham?
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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Visit world-renowned artefacts on a budget break in Birmingham
Being on a budget break in Birmingham isn't a problem at all as there’s so much to see and do for free.
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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Get clued up on healthy cooking at Harborne Food School
Learn how to cook healthy, sustainable food at Birmingham’s newest food school.
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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Birmingham's Bullring, books and boutiques
Enjoy contemporary architectural and cultural gems as well as its shopping and nightlife.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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See a great British institution, up close and personal
Visit the Beeb's home in Birmingham, and see how some of its best shows are made.
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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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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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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Stay glued to the screen with multiple film events in April 2018
Flatpack is a film event like no other, fresh, innovative and poping up in cultural venues across the whole of Birmingham every April.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Step into the magical world of JRR Tolkien
Celebrate this great literary mind by exploring his childhood haunts, the inspiration for literary classics Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
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Experience an on-stage extravaganza at the Birmingham Hippodrome
Plan a theatre trip to Birmingham and enjoy classic performances by the famous Birmingham Royal Ballet, comedy, drama, opera and fun-filled musicals.
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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Live it up in Birmingham’s refurbished Mailbox
If you’re after an indulgent escape, look no further than Birmingham, and more specifically the Mailbox.
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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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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Discover distinctive Digbeth
Discover Birmingham's beating heart - a hub of pubs, clubs and creativity.
Location: Digbeth, Birmingham
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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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