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Pro
Plenty to see and do - Canals, Shopping, Museums, Music Venues, Friendly locals.
Con
M5, M6, M42, A38(M), Bus lanes
In a nutshell
Nice things to see but a bit loud and crowded for my taste
15 Reviews Discover the history of chocolate and see it being made. The Cadbury factory at Bournville has a visitor centre that is dedicated to the history of chocolate. Visitors can learn about how cocoa beans are grown, how they came to be imported to Europe and made into the chocolate that we know today....
24 Reviews The new Bullring has put Birmingham on the map - we now rival any of the other big cities for shopping; i.e. Manchester and Leeds. What can you find there? Well.... 3 levels of glorious shops, for a start! The Bullring is split into buildings - joined together on the lower ground floor so that you...
20 Reviews This pedestrian public square is the centre of Birmingham. It's boarded by the Town Hall & Council House. In front of the Council House is an impressive fountain that's known locally as the 'Floozie in the Jacuzzi'. Also on the square is the Iron Man by Antony Gormley & a statue of Queen...
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11 Reviews It's the world's biggest dog show which takes place at the National Exhibition Center next to the Birmingham Airport each year in early March. Even if you only have a pet canine you won't want to miss the SHOPPING!!! Six huge exhibit halls packed with anything, everything and more that you could...
2 Reviews and 547 Opinions This is a great hotel and in a great location for Birmingham centre and the NIA. Loverly rooms, nice...
5 Reviews and 408 Opinions A modern, high rise hotel in the city of Birmingham. We are one of the few hotels in Birmingham that...
10 Reviews Award winning Chef and friendly, stylish restaurant with food to delight, savour and wish I could get them to franchise in Australia! The Indian migrants were on a winner by giving Brummies an alternative to bland Anglo food. especially after the clubs and pubs closed! The food is exquisite and...
3 Reviews I was so pleased that this location worked out well for the meeting. A nice atmosphere, good food and nice background music that did not drown out the conversation. No complaints about the food from any of the VT members.
24 Reviews If its nightlife your after you can't fail to find something that appeals to you in Broad Street. With over 40 Bars, Clubs & Restuarants there really is something for everyone. Rock music, Dance music, Comedy, Casinos, Lap Dancing Bars, etc etc The majority of Bars and Clubs require a smart dress...
4 Reviews As with any large city, Birmingham has its own China Town. As you would expect this is where the best chinese restuarants are. This place also has a thriving nightlife, with plenty of bars, clubs and theatres. Note - beware however, as this is near to the Village (gay epiecentre of Birmingham) -...
12 Reviews On 31.7.06 a new FREE bus service started between the three main railway stations (New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill), Digbeth Coach Station, the Millenium Point and the Markets. The bus is wheelchair friendly, has room for luggage and is available for all not just rail passengers. It only has...
21 Reviews Many train services run into Birmingham city centre and around Birmingham and surrounding areas. Going by train is the fastest way to get from 1 place to anohter and see Birmingham to the full. Most main attractions can be reached by train, and if not they aren't far away from the train...
18 Reviews Birmingham’s bullring is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. It is right in the heart of the city. There are over 140 shops including Debenhams and Selfridges. you can buy almost anything here.
7 Reviews A very glossy & glamorous mall by the canalside. Only for people with large wallets - but normal mortals are allowed to window-shop. Shops include Harvey Nichols, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss, Bang & Olfusen and many more. There are plenty of nice & affordable restaurants outside by the canal. The...
23 Reviews I say that because if people have lived country life or outskirts of birmzzz, they cum in to our inner city areas and see how multi cultural it is, if they see a black person they automatically think im gonna get robbed, or its a bad area!!! where i live in the city!!! its not like that its a close...
10 Reviews Arriving by coach ? In the past you had to enter a tin-shed that would disgrace a third-word banana republic. It is deeply depressing. Sooner or later, the new coach station will appear - it certainly can't be any worse than the old one. Plans currently put the new 'gateway for the city' to be...
2 Reviews Centenary Square is a central point for various events throughout the year - it once was the home of the "Birmingham Eye" - a big wheel similar to the one in London. It is a central celebration point at New Year. Make sure you visit on your way to - or from - the Gas Street Basin canal complex - it...
5 Reviews Many locals and tourists don't have the Birmingham Canal Network in mind when having a holiday - obviously I wouldn't suggest in Winter, but it is good to take a sideways trip from the city sights and experiences to go to the Gas St. Basin/Brindley Place. All the canals which transported goods at...
11 Reviews Birmingham is slap bang in the middle of England. With an excellent public transport system, there are literally hundreds of locations within a hour or so of the CBD by train or bus. Hiring a car makes the more inaccessible or less well-served-by-public-transport places easily reached. The...
12 Reviews Whilst in Birmingham you can watch a football (soccer) match if you want to. During the football season when the matches are on (and at home) it can make a great day out because the atmosphere is a great thing to experience
5 Reviews Walk up New Street to Victoria Square. At the end of New Street facing you is the Town Hall. In 1830 there was a competition for a new town hall in Birmingham with less than two months allowed for the preparation of designs. The design chosen was that of Joseph Hansom and E Welsh, based on the...
2 Reviews Name Birmingham City Nickname The Blues Stadium St Andrews League Play In Premier League Honours Home Kit Blue shirt, white shorts and blue socks Away Kit The Blues are Aston Villas fiercest rivals although they very rarely play each other because they...
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Q: We're 3 40-something females travelling to Birmingham for the weekend, staying in the centre. Looking for recommendations for...
A: Hi, Head for Bullring, and there's a nice resto there: http://www.del-villaggio.com Also clubs, bars scattered around. A good place to feel the vibe of Birmingham...
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Birmingham, England <~~~~ original brum!
I have lived in Birmingham all my life, i've lived in Hodge Hill, Bromford, Kitts Green & Chelmsley Wood. I also visit the areas Castle Bromwich, Erdington & Marston Green frequently. Everyone has......
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Big Bad Brum, now Big Bling Brum
Birmingham used to be something of a standing joke in Britain. It was seen as a concrete wasteland hemmed in by American style freeways. It's certainly true that as you approach Brum from the A38(M)...
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The 2nd largest city (after London) in the UK. This is the city where I went to university in the middle 1970's. See also the following VT sites -Stourport-on-Severn ( my home town for over 34...
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I live in Birmingham, the UK's second city apparently, in the West Midlands. It is a city that is industrial and yet cosmopolitan, multi cultural and diverse, built up and yet so many green spaces,......
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Birmingham is Britain's second city, diverse and dynamic city, with its fascinating history and world-class cultural scene, combined with superb shopping, major international events and exhibitions......
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