Stuff to Do in Birmingham, Great Britain


by Haley Softie - Date: 2008-06-25 - Word Count: 448 Share This!

Birmingham is located in the west midlands and it's britain's second most densely populated city, after London.

Birmingham initially gained attention during the industrial revolution. for this reason, the city boasts a massive network of canals, which boasts plenty more miles of canal than venice. The city also boasts severalnotable associations, which include HP Sauce, Tony Hancock, Cadbury's, Black Sabbath, the Spitfire and the Mini car.

Birmingham is a modern, exciting & cosmopolitan city. With vibrant night life, snazzy hotels, exciting shopping opportunities & unusual tourist attractions, it is a exciting location to visit for a short break or holiday.

Birmingham also has some fantastic architecture to see, which include the Bullring shopping centre. The Bullring was constructed at a cost of £500 million by Benoy & is a beautiful, modern building.

One of the best things about Birmingham has to be its great museums, galleries and attractions that are lively & interesting for the entire family. one of the most interestingis Dudley Zoo, which is in the grounds of dudley castle & has some great animals that are set over 40 acres of beautiful greenery.

Some of our other favourites include the Sarehole Mill, Bantock House & Soho House.

If you are a fan of shopping, you definitely won't be disappointed by birmingham city centre. From designer stores to small, independent boutiques, the city truly has something for everyone to enjoy.

There are many independent stores in the city's Custard Factory, which was built on the site of the old Bird's custard factory. in addition to this, you'll find high-street stores in the city's Pallasades shopping centre that is placed just above new street railway station. alternatively, you could drop by the city's brand-new Bullring mall, which boasts more than 150 different stores for you to look at & enjoy.

With quaint pubs, exclusive wine bars & fabulous nightclubs, brum has everything you require for a fabulous evening out. lovers of electro music will be pleased to find many enormous electro clubs, whereas fanaticals of rock & indie bands will be happy to explore that the city has many live music venues that hold regular concerts, as well as night clubs that play the best bits rock tunes.

If you require somewhere to stay after your fun night out, you will be spoilt for choice in Birmingham. indeed, the city boasts branches of muchmajor hotel chains such as crowne plaza & the malmaison.

As its situated in the centre of england, getting to birmingham is simple. birmingham new street offers regular rail connections to and from various locations throughout england. in addition to this, it is also easily accessed by road.

If you would like to fly to Birmingham, you may fly into Birmingham International Airport. The airport is just 5.5. miles from birmingham city centre.


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Haley Softie works for a uk tourist agency. Previously she worked as a tour guide in Wakefield, and before that a tour guide in Huddersfield.

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