Best places to visit in Birmingham

A family-friendly destination where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of chocolate through interactive exhibits and rides, learning about the history of the Cadbury brand while indulging in chocolatey treats.

A large museum in Chamberlain Square with over 40 galleries showcasing pre-elite paintings, ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts, as well as collections of jewelry, ceramics, and metal work.

An area of Birmingham with over 200 jewelers, workshops, and silversmiths, producing 40% of Britain's jewelry, and featuring the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

These lush gardens feature thousands of blooming flowers, themed zones, outdoor fountains, and winding pathways, with classes, tours, an art gallery, and events available.

Europe's largest library with millions of books, collections, a photography archive, outdoor Garden Terraces, and panoramic city views.

Discover Birmingham's civic heart in this grand public square, adorned with sculptures like the Victoria and Albert fountains, and surrounded by important buildings such as the Town Hall and Council House.

A large green space with a boating lake, mini golf, fun park rides, scenic paths, and spaces for sports.

A grand Jacobean mansion that offers a glimpse into Birmingham's past, featuring stunning architecture, elegant gardens, and an impressive collection of historical artifacts.

An impressive hall with world-class acoustics and a stunning Auditorium that regularly features A-list singers and performers and is also home to the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

A sprawling, mostly open-air animal kingdom home to over 950 animals of all shapes and sizes from some 230 different local and international species.

As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Museum, the Civil Rights Institute keeps the Birmingham story alive, providing insight into the fight for civil rights and the battle for equality.

The institute includes eye-opening exhibits on areas like black history month and Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Junior and the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

Home to an astonishing array of motorbikes with more than 1,400 motor Cycles spanning over A Century of production, next to the Barber Motorsports Park racetrack.

Home to the giant cast iron statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, reflecting the importance of the iron and steel industry to Birmingham's development.

A captivating aquarium where visitors can explore an underwater world filled with fascinating marine creatures, including sharks and sea turtles, and walk through a 360° ocean tunnel.

A landmark visited on the 'From Canals and Victorians to Today's City' walking tour.

A canalside destination that combines modern architecture with historical charm, offering dining options, attractions like the Sea Life Centre, and a bustling nightlife.

An open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in Dudley, featuring over 50 shops, houses, and industrial buildings.

The Custard Factory, located in Digbeth, is the heart of Birmingham's creative district and home to quirky independent shops, bars, and art galleries, with hints of its history as the birthplace of Bird's instant custard.

A location visited on the 'From Canals and Victorians to Today's City' walking tour, providing insights into the city's industrial past.

The Birmingham Museum of Art, located in the heart of the city in front of Lin Park, is a wonderful place for anyone who enjoys the Fine Arts.

A rugged mountain with pretty trails and spellbinding scenery, formerly home to iron ore mines and stone quarries, now a nature reserve.

An interactive museum dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

One of the busiest theaters in the UK, home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet and hosts a variety of performances including ballet, opera, musicals, and comedy shows.

Birmingham hosts the annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria.