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A Birmingham travel guide – canalside galleries, eclectic shopping and world-class curries

Find diverse shopping, cutting-edge art and a global dining scene on a Birmingham city break. Book a Birmingham hotel to enjoy this lively West Midlands city.

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Nightlife & Entertainment in Birmingham

It’s no surprise that a city with 5 universities, and where almost half the population is under-25, has an extra spark to its nightlife. Lively venues burn all night with youth and energy, but don’t worry if you’re moving at a slower pace - sophisticated wine bars, and cosy pubs serving up real ale also dot Brum’s busy streets.

Family Friendly Attractions in Birmingham

Birmingham may be a big city, but with so much to explore it’s great for little people, too. Whether it’s button-mashing interactive museums, appetite-annihilating restaurants, or boredom-busting attractions, Birmingham has all the ingredients needed for a great family holiday.

Arts and Culture in Birmingham

Offering everything from genre-defining heavy rock history, to breathless, spinning ballet performances and Egyptian mummy exhibitions, Birmingham is a city brimming with cultural distractions. It may be England’s second city, but the entertainment on offer here is first class, with spectacular venues thrusting you right into the heart of the action.

Where to Stay in Birmingham – a neighbourhood guide

With its shiny shopping malls and Michelin-starred restaurants of the centre, as well as the red-brick Victorian townhouses of the suburbs, Birmingham has a growing reputation as a city break destination. Whether you have a taste for luxury, or are a budget-conscious backpacker needing a place to lay your head for the night, Birmingham has a corner where you will find the perfect accommodation for your needs.

What to See and Do in Birmingham – a guide to notable attractions and landmarks

Once the industrial heartbeat of the Victorian era and the second city of England, Birmingham has prospered into a cutting-edge metropolis. The city centre is a gleaming example of modern regeneration and there is distinctive buzz in the air when you meander through its hilly streets and winding alleyways. With expansive, glass-fronted shopping malls and a host of historical attractions, Birmingham is attractive to families, couples, and culture-vultures alike.

Where to Eat in Birmingham – a food and dining guide

Birmingham has a well-earned reputation as a centre of foodie thrills in the UK. With its trendsetting Michelin-starred restaurants, not to mention the spicy treats from the acclaimed curry houses, Birmingham is starting to rival London as a place of cutting-edge cuisine. With the surrounding streets thronging with revellers each night of the week, there is always something new to do, see, and most importantly, taste.

Top 10 shopping experiences in Birmingham

From designer malls to hand-crafted jewels, vintage markets to Indian spice stores, you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for on one of these top 10 Birmingham shopping experiences.

Birmingham Travel Tips

With more miles of canal than Venice, and the proud birthplace of the Balti curry, England’s second city is a down to earth place, with plenty of surprises up its sleeve. Built on a bedrock of hard-work and industrialisation, modern Birmingham has evolved into a stylish and varied destination, with iconic buildings like the dimpled Bullring Shopping Centre and the glassy Beetham Tower making it enjoyable to look at as well as explore.

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