Home-soil holiday? Bring on Birmingham.
City break? It’s not all about the northern powerhouses – Birmingham gives anywhere a run for its money. Packed to the brim with museums, miles of winding canal walks and some of the best Michelin-star restaurants in the country, there’s tonnes to do in the UK’s second-largest city. Need somewhere to stay? From budget boltholes to splash-the-cash places, we’ve got options to suit you.
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Fancy yourself as a detective? Solve clues in this self-led smartphone game and uncover the city’s spooky past.
Get your bearings and discover how Birmingham started as a small market town. You’ll tick off top spots like St Philip’s Cathedral, Broad Street and Victoria Square.
Book walking tour tickets.
Take the streets at your own pace on a private walking tour. You’ll choose your start time, learn from a local expert and see heaps of historical sights.
Book private walking tour tickets.
Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you! Take a tour of the factory near Bournville, learn about the origins of cocoa and, best of all, stock up on your favourite treats.
Book Cadbury World tickets.
There’s no shortage of top places to stay in the Jewellery Quarter, one of Birmingham’s oldest neighbourhoods that’s perched on the edge of the city’s bustling centre. Take a seat in a Michelin-star eatery, marvel at art galleries and museums or pop into one of the many old-style pubs.
Saving your pennies for sightseeing? Digbeth – once the city’s industrial hub – has lots going for it. There are loads of quirky shops and well-dressed bars, plus the city centre is less than a 10-minute walk away. Our top spot? Red Brick Market is the place for tasty plates and independent shops selling everything from home decor to handmade clothes.
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