Birmingham
United Kingdom · West Midlands · 140 m
Description
Birmingham is a diverse metropolis in the West Midlands and England’s second-largest city after London. The city combines its rich industrial heritage with modern architecture, cultural diversity and vibrant urban life. Historic canals, regenerated industrial districts and the Jewellery Quarter reflect Birmingham’s pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, while the Bullring, the iconic Selfridges building and the Library of Birmingham define its contemporary skyline. Renowned museums, a lively music and cultural scene, diverse cuisine and the creative district of Digbeth add to the city’s appeal. Once known as the “City of a Thousand Trades”, Birmingham today blends industrial heritage, multicultural character and creative energy.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- Birmingham Cathedral
- Library of Birmingham
- Gas Street Basin & Brindleyplace canals
- Jewellery Quarter
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Bullring markets
- Balti Triangle
- Cadbury World
- Black Country Living Museum
- Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
- Ikon Gallery
- Birmingham Back to Backs
- St Philip's Cathedral Square & Colmore Row
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Cannon Hill Park
- Aston Hall
- Sarehole Mill
- Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon(Day trip)
- Warwick Castle(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BHX
- Train stations:
- Birmingham New Street