Birmingham

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General Information

Birmingham is located in the West Midlands region of England, United Kingdom and is affectionately known as "Brum" to the locals.

Birmingham is a diverse and vibrant city which has grown from a major centre of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, to the metropolitan city of today, after massive regeneration projects.

The city's economy is dominated by the service sector and is an important hub for transport, retail, events and conferences. With the six universities within the city, Birmingham is the largest centre of higher education in the country other than London.

Showing the tell-tale signs of the destruction that World War II caused, and bad town planning leaves a lot of concrete structures and ring roads, however Birmingham has done well to revive the city and today tourists will be enthralled with all that Birmingham has to offer.

Birmingham's wide-spread canal system is now used mainly for leisure boating and the former warehouses have been converted into museums and galleries.

Things to do and see in Birmingham

There are many attractions in and around Birmingham to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of the activities are :-

Botanical Gardens at Edgbaston
Cadbury World - discover the origins of the cocoa bean and immerse yourself in all that is chocolate! Then shop at the World's Biggest Cadbury shop
Black Country Living Museum - a 26 acre open-air museum in a realistic village setting
Back to Back Houses - go back in time to experience a reminiscent insight into life in the 1930's
The Electric Cinema - UK's oldest working cinema, which shows the latest films
Away2dine Canal Boat Trips - enjoy a trip Birmingham’s famous canals on this luxury canal cruising restaurant
The Glee Club - a multi-award winning club which has everything from live music through to comedy shows
Birmingham Tours Open Top Balti Buz Tour - an exciting trip through the city to experience its cuisine
Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses
Birmingham Nature Centre
Cannon Hill Park
Lickey Hills Country Park
National Sea Life Centre - has various aquatic animals including piranhas, turtles and sea horses
RSPB Sandwell Valley - a bird reserve on the border
Sutton Park - golf, angling, cycling and bird watching
Woodgate Valley Country Park
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Bull Ring Shopping Centre

At the heart of Birmingham lies Victoria Square, its a wonderful public space which is filled with fountains and sculptures. From mid-November to December the square holds the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which is an authentic German seasonal market filled with continental delights.

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Birmingham

There is a large variety of accommodation options in and around this city; from bed and breakfasts and hotels to inns. Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Birmingham

There are several Michelin starred restaurants for the fine diner, as well as some wonderful street dining and the many pubs which provide superb local fare. From the world famous Bali Triangle and farmers markets to sweet treat bakeries, Birmingham has a lot to offer.

There are many businesses in the city which provide various outlets from retail to industry and wholesale.

View the restaurant and business directories for more information, or add your own free business listing.