Things to Do in Birmingham

Birmingham is an increasingly popular location for city breaks and longer stays, with superb entertainment options, cultural and historical attractions, shopping opportunities and exciting activities to ensure you'll be kept entertained during your stay! The city plays host to a variety of enthralling attractions, with something to suit all ages, interests and needs. With the city's compact size and efficient transport system, you won't be far from all the city has to offer!

Whether you're travelling solo, bringing a family, or planning a getaway with friends, Birmingham has such a diverse mixture of activities and sights so everyone can enjoy their ideal holiday. Check out some of the city's top attractions below, and plan your Birmingham getaway today!

Main Attractions

Birmingham's top attractions include:

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: Featuring renowned collections of  fine art, ceramics, metalwork, local history, industrial history and the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelites in the world. Check out the museum's website for more information.

The Barber Institute of Fine Art: Featuring works by Botticelli, Poussin, Turner, Gainsborough, Gauguin, van Gogh, Picasso and Hodgkin, The Barber Institute of Fine Art is a superb way to spend your time in Birmingham, marvelling at superb works from some of History's finest artists. Please see the official website for more information.

Cadbury World: Naturally one of Birmingham's top attractions, thousands of visitors flood to Cadbury World to engage their love for all things chocolate! Particularly attractive for families, this fascinating experience of Cadbury chocolate makers is a memorable experience for all the right reasons. Please the Cadbury World's Official Website for more information.

IMAX Centre: Prepare to be amazed by the ultimate cinema experience! With one of the largest screens around, as high as a five storey building and as wide as a queue of four buses, you'll be transported into a riveting viewing experience. Fun for all the family at the IMAX centre! Check out their official website for show times and details. 

Town Hall Symphony Hall: Witness some of Britain's finest performances each year, the Town Hall Symphony Hall Birmingham is a superb venue, where you can catch a variety of world class performances. Check out the official website for more information!

Shopping: After London, you won't find better shopping opportunities in Britain than what you'll find in Birmingham! The fantastic Bullring Shopping Centre in the city centre is a superb collection of 160 shops, including Selfridges. Let yourself go in this amazing haven of shopping!

Please the Visit Birmingham tourist site for more information on all Birmingham has to offer!

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