Taking a trip to Birmingham
Take a coach to Birmingham – or Brum to the locals – and experience a city that mixes old and new. Britain’s second biggest city has had a facelift in recent years, and it’s packed with museums and theatres plus a state-of-the-art library. Explore the areas that inspired Tolkien’s novels then wander through the Jewellery Quarter. Or just spend the day shopping before heading to one of Birmingham’s best clubs. Expect to meet some friendly, creative faces on your travels!
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Birmingham: top 3 things to do
1. Dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre
Get up close and personal with over 2,000 aquatic creatures from around the world. National Sea Life Birmingham plays host to the likes of giant sea turtles, reef sharks and stingrays. And you’re guaranteed a first-class view of the weird and wonderful marine life thanks to UK's only 360° underwater tunnel.
2. Visit the Botanical Gardens
Fancy seeing the city in bloom? Take a bus to Birmingham on a warm day and head straight to the city’s historic Botanical Gardens, which are teeming with tropical plants, bonsai trees and exotic birds. Pack a picnic and make the most of 15 acres’ worth of beautiful landscaped gardens.
3. Discover the Custard Factory
A cluster of restored Victorian factories including the original home of Bird’s Custard, the Custard Factory is now Birmingham’s hub of independent shops, creative studios and art galleries. Alas, there’s no custard produced on the premises these days, but Cadbury World is only a few miles outside the city centre if you need to indulge your sweet tooth.
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Explore local attractions
Birmingham certainly knows how to party. People travel from far and wide to sample its diverse after-hours scene, including oh-so-stylish waterside bars at The Mailbox and comedy clubs on popular Broad Street. For a more sedate evening, head to Symphony Hall to catch a show or the Electric Cinema – the UK’s oldest working cinema – for the latest flick.
For shopping, one word: Bullring. Once a market in the Middle Ages, the Bullring has now evolved into a world-renowned shopping centre that’s home to over 160 big-name stores. Why not try your hand at haggling at the Rag Market?
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