BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND
INTERESTED IN EXPLORING BIRMINGHAM FURTHER?
“A city beating at the heart of the country with a quiet confidence like no other. We’re a hotbed of culture that's rich and diverse.”
Come and enjoy our architecture or explore our majestic waterways, lined with history, culture & lifestyle and why not treat yourself to a shopping trip at The Bullring and Grand Central before heading home.
BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
If travelling by train, arriving at Birmingham New Street, you will disembark at the newly developed Grand Central station in the very heart of Birmingham. Whilst Grand Central is Birmingham’s newest prime shopping centre, it is also located next to the Bullring, Birmingham’s state of the art shopping centre, with over 150 stores to choose from.
Mailbox is also located a short walk away from Birmingham New Street station and is one of the UK's largest mixed use destinations outside of London. Mailbox is widely regarded as Birmingham's premium lifestyle destinations, as it presents occupiers with a vibrant 24/7 environment, at the heart of the city centre. There are a number of bars and restaurants situated in Mailbox, with some overlooking the canal, as-well as the luxury Everyman cinema that serves food and drink direct to your seat.
Victoria and Chamberlain square bring together the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, home to some of the finest art collections in the world and the magnificent Council House and Town Hall. Close by you can also step back into the past at the National Trust’s Back to Backs.
The new spectacular Library of Birmingham is Europe’s largest regional library and is a flagship for the redevelopment of the city. Grab a coffee, a book and sample the extraordinary views from the roof terraces.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat and drink, try Brindleyplace, a 10 minute walk from New Street Station, with tree-lined squares, international cuisine and canal side views, Brindleyplace is one of Birmingham’s most popular destinations.
Digbeth is one of the most distinctive parts of the city and is less than ten minutes walk from Bullring & Grand Central. It has been named the 'Coolest Neighbourhood in Britain' by the Sunday Times, hailing the Custard Factory's cafes, independent shops, cinemas and arts venues, whilst celebrating 'the best bar snacks in the postcode' from The Old Crown.
BOURNVILLE
Bournville is home to the famous chocolate factor Cadbury World. It is one of the UK's most popular attractions and is a self-guided experience, where you will learn all about the history of Cadbury chocolate and what it is today.
PLACES OF INTEREST OUTSIDE OF BIRMINGHAM
With an enviably central location in the heart of England, Birmingham offers fantastic opportunities to explore the history and culture of the UK.
BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM
The Black Country Living Museum is an award-winning open air museum that tells the story of one of the very first industrialised landscapes in Britain. Experience sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as you explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in our canal side village and high streets.
STRATFORD UPON-AVON
A mediaeval market town in England’s West Midlands, Stratford-upon-Avon is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, and a must-see for visitors.
Immerse yourself in sixteenth-century life, inside the house where the world-renowned playwright was born and lived with his family. Visit his wife Anne Hathaway’s romantic cottage, or New Place where they enjoyed the benefits of his success for 19 years. And, of course, complete the experience with a play at one of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s three theatres.
WARWICK CASTLE
Soak up 1100 years of history in one day. The stone buildings in place at Warwick Castle today date from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, although records show a motte and bailey castle was first constructed here in 1068. The regular programme of live shows featuring jousting, birds of prey and seasonal events provides fun for all.