Guidebook for West Midlands
Food Scene
The Botanist Birmingham
16 Temple StDigbeth Dining Club
60 Hampton Streetamazing food
The Farm Inn
22 Farmhouse WayLas Iguanas Birmingham - Temple Street
39-40 Temple StTurtle Bay Birmingham
81-91 John Bright StRevolución de Cuba Birmingham
8 Temple StMartineau Place
44-80 Corporation Stday life, food, drink, night life, canal
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alchemist Birmingham
Colmore Rowamazing cocktails
Arcadian Centre
48 Bromsgrove Streetbar and food night life variety of clubs different ages
gay quarter, loft laung nice chill out, missing cheap drink nice karaoke Pop music, the village (nice night out drag queens etc )
Hurst Street
Hurst Streetgay quarter, loft laung nice chill out, missing cheap drink nice karaoke Pop music, the village (nice night out drag queens etc )
The Cube
A distinctive part of Birmingham's
skyline, home to several
restaurants including Marco Pierre
White's Steakhouse, a spa and
Hotel Indigo.
19 locals recommend
The Cube
The Cube
A distinctive part of Birmingham's
skyline, home to several
restaurants including Marco Pierre
White's Steakhouse, a spa and
Hotel Indigo.
Entertainment & Activities
Cadbury World was opened on 14 August 1990 by Morgan Anderson on Cadbury's Bournville manufacturing site, and has expanded and developed its content through 'continuous improvement'.
Cadbury World has gone on to become one of Birmingham's largest leisure attractions - welcoming over 500,000 visitors each year, especially children and delivering a respected education programme (linking back directly to the educational advancements and interests of the company's original founding fathers).
201 locals recommend
Cadbury World
69 Linden RdCadbury World was opened on 14 August 1990 by Morgan Anderson on Cadbury's Bournville manufacturing site, and has expanded and developed its content through 'continuous improvement'.
Cadbury World has gone on to become one of Birmingham's largest leisure attractions - welcoming over 500,000 visitors each year, especially children and delivering a respected education programme (linking back directly to the educational advancements and interests of the company's original founding fathers).
Housing over 2,000 creatures from around the world,[4] the centre describes itself as a place that 'transports visitors into an underwater world of discovery'. 'Breed, Rescue and Protect' conservation projects are undertaken by aquarium staff,[6] including an extensive seahorse breeding programme, with many species of newly reared seahorses in tanks viewable by visitors.
146 locals recommend
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Brindley Place Housing over 2,000 creatures from around the world,[4] the centre describes itself as a place that 'transports visitors into an underwater world of discovery'. 'Breed, Rescue and Protect' conservation projects are undertaken by aquarium staff,[6] including an extensive seahorse breeding programme, with many species of newly reared seahorses in tanks viewable by visitors.
Arts & Culture
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Shop
Chamberlain SquareBlack Country Living Museum
Discovery WayThe Birmingham Collection of Science & Industry was started in the mid-19th century, initially consisting of collections of weapons from the gun trade and the Birmingham Proof House. The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opened in 1885, including science collections. In 1951 the Museum of Science and Industry opened at Elkington Silver Electroplating Works, Newhall Street. Over the following years, the museum acquired individual artefacts, as well as entire collections, that were related to local industry and the history of science and technology.
49 locals recommend
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Curzon StreetThe Birmingham Collection of Science & Industry was started in the mid-19th century, initially consisting of collections of weapons from the gun trade and the Birmingham Proof House. The Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opened in 1885, including science collections. In 1951 the Museum of Science and Industry opened at Elkington Silver Electroplating Works, Newhall Street. Over the following years, the museum acquired individual artefacts, as well as entire collections, that were related to local industry and the history of science and technology.
St. Philip's Cathedral
Colmore RowMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-80 Vyse StIkon Gallery
1 Oozells SquareBirmingham Hippodrome
Hurst StreetBirmingham Repertory Theatre
6 Broad StSightseeing
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal is a canal linking Birmingham and Worcester in England. It starts in Worcester, as an 'offshoot' of the River Severn (just after the river lock) and ends in Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. It is 29 miles (47 km) long. There are 58 locks in total on the canal, including the 30 Tardebigge Locks, one of the largest lock flights in Europe. The canal climbs 428 feet (130 m) from Worcester to Birmingham.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal
The Worcester and Birmingham Canal is a canal linking Birmingham and Worcester in England. It starts in Worcester, as an 'offshoot' of the River Severn (just after the river lock) and ends in Gas Street Basin in Birmingham. It is 29 miles (47 km) long. There are 58 locks in total on the canal, including the 30 Tardebigge Locks, one of the largest lock flights in Europe. The canal climbs 428 feet (130 m) from Worcester to Birmingham.
The Jewellery Quarter is Europe's largest concentration of businesses involved in the jewellery trade, which produces 40% of all the jewellery made in the UK.[3] It is also home to the world's largest Assay Office, which hallmarks around 12 million items a year.[4] Historically the Jewellery Quarter has been the birthplace of many pioneering advancements in industrial technology.
63 locals recommend
Jewellery Quarter
The Jewellery Quarter is Europe's largest concentration of businesses involved in the jewellery trade, which produces 40% of all the jewellery made in the UK.[3] It is also home to the world's largest Assay Office, which hallmarks around 12 million items a year.[4] Historically the Jewellery Quarter has been the birthplace of many pioneering advancements in industrial technology.
Chamberlain Road
Chamberlain Roadunder construction around the area
Symphony Hall
Broad StreetParks & Nature
Cannon Hill Park is a park located in south Birmingham, England. It is the most popular park in the city, covering 250 acres consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas. Recreational activities at the park include boating, fishing, bowls, tennis, putting and picnic areas
104 locals recommend
Cannon Hill Park
Russell RoadCannon Hill Park is a park located in south Birmingham, England. It is the most popular park in the city, covering 250 acres consisting of formal, conservation, woodland and sports areas. Recreational activities at the park include boating, fishing, bowls, tennis, putting and picnic areas
he gardens were designed in 1829 by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher and opened to the public on 11 June 1832.
The layout of the Botanical Gardens has changed very little since Loudon first designed it. There are four glasshouses which range from the exotic Tropical glasshouse, through to the Subtropical, Mediterranean and Arid houses. A large lawn is located in front of the glasshouses with a range of beds and shrubberies around its perimeter. Overall, the character is that of a Victorian public park with a bandstand set in 15 acres (6.1 ha) of landscaped greenery.
61 locals recommend
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Roadhe gardens were designed in 1829 by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher and opened to the public on 11 June 1832.
The layout of the Botanical Gardens has changed very little since Loudon first designed it. There are four glasshouses which range from the exotic Tropical glasshouse, through to the Subtropical, Mediterranean and Arid houses. A large lawn is located in front of the glasshouses with a range of beds and shrubberies around its perimeter. Overall, the character is that of a Victorian public park with a bandstand set in 15 acres (6.1 ha) of landscaped greenery.
Lickey Hills Country Park is a country park in England. It is 10.3 miles (16.5 kilometres) south west of Birmingham and 24 miles (38.5 kilometres) north east of Worcester. The 524 acres (212 ha) park is situated just south of Rednal and close to Barnt Green. It is half a mile east of Cofton Hackett. It is one of the oldest parks managed by Birmingham City Council.
42 locals recommend
Lickey Hills Country Park
Warren LaneLickey Hills Country Park is a country park in England. It is 10.3 miles (16.5 kilometres) south west of Birmingham and 24 miles (38.5 kilometres) north east of Worcester. The 524 acres (212 ha) park is situated just south of Rednal and close to Barnt Green. It is half a mile east of Cofton Hackett. It is one of the oldest parks managed by Birmingham City Council.
Everything Else
main train station, Birmingham’s new central
destination, with John Lewis,
other premium shops and
delicious food under one roof.
65 locals recommend
Grand Central station
main train station, Birmingham’s new central
destination, with John Lewis,
other premium shops and
delicious food under one roof.