Birmingham Botanical Gardens
These lush gardens feature thousands of blooming flowers, themed zones, outdoor fountains, and winding pathways, with classes, tours, an art gallery, and events available.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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.
Birmingham Zoo
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.
Birmingham Museum of Art
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.
Ruffner Mountain
A rugged mountain with pretty trails and spellbinding scenery, formerly home to iron ore mines and stone quarries, now a nature reserve.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
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.
16th Street Baptist Church
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.
Railroad Park Foundation
The 19-acre Railroad Park Foundation, known as Birmingham's living room, is a natural oasis full of walking, a lake to sit around perfect for a picnic and serves up some spectacular sunset views.
Liberty Park
If you've not had the time to visit the actual Statue of Liberty then no problem there's one in Birmingham that's 1/5th scale of the one in New York.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
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.
Oak Mountain State Park
A lush and diverse landscape full of waterfalls and lakes about 20 miles south of Birmingham offering mountain biking, hiking, BMX course, cable skiing, boat rides, or horseback riding.
Vulcan Park and Museum
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.
Red Mountain
Birmingham standout symbol in sight, Vulcan Towers above its surroundings from a top Red Mountain.
Bullring shopping center
A large shopping center with over 140 shops, known as one of the best places to shop in the UK.
Thinktank Science Museum
An interactive museum dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
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.
Cannon Hill Park
A large green space with a boating lake, mini golf, fun park rides, scenic paths, and spaces for sports.
Broad Street
A landmark visited on the 'From Canals and Victorians to Today's City' walking tour.
Birmingham Hippodrome
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.
Brindleyplace
A canalside destination that combines modern architecture with historical charm, offering dining options, attractions like the Sea Life Centre, and a bustling nightlife.
Black Country Living Museum
An open-air museum of rebuilt historic buildings in Dudley, featuring over 50 shops, houses, and industrial buildings.
Jewellery Quarter
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.
Cadbury World
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.
Rush Trampoline Park
A trampoline park for high-energy entertainment.
Frankfurt Christmas Market
Birmingham hosts the annual Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria.
St. Philip’s Cathedral
A cathedral that was constructed in the early 1700s, and is an example of English Baroque design.
Sheldon Country Park
A park with grasslands, wetlands, and woodlands, offering a dedicated viewing area for planes taking off and landing at Birmingham International Airport.
Old Rectory Farm
A demonstration farm dating from the 17th century, showing traditional methods of farming, located in Sheldon Country Park.
Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham
An indoor Lego playground with rides, build and play zones, and a 4D cinema.
Dudley Zoological Gardens
A 40-acre zoo located within the grounds of Dudley Castle, home to more than 1,300 animals.
Dudley Castle
Castle within the grounds contain Dudley Zoological Gardens
Drayton Manor Theme Park
A theme park with roller coasters, a zoo, and Thomas Land.
Thomas Land
Part of Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Aston Hall
A grand Jacobean mansion that offers a glimpse into Birmingham's past, featuring stunning architecture, elegant gardens, and an impressive collection of historical artifacts.
Railroad Park
A green space in downtown Birmingham that hosts concerts, cultural events, and festivals, with paths, ponds, and playgrounds.
Sloth Furnaces
Sloss Furnaces is a former 20th-century iron mill where visitors can learn about Birmingham's industrial history.
Civil Rights district
The Civil Rights District is a place to learn about the historical struggles of African-Americans in Birmingham.
Kelly Ingram Park
Located in the Birmingham Civil Rights District, this park features sculptures and monuments related to the Civil Rights Movement, including a memorial to the four girls killed in the bombing of the Baptist Church.
Vulcan Park Museum
Vulcan Park Museum features the 56-foot tall Vulcan statue.
pepper place Saturday market
Pepper Place Saturday Market is a place to grab fresh produce.
Jones family urban farm
The Jones family urban farm sells goodies at the Pepper Place Saturday Market.
rickwood field
Rickwood Field is America's oldest baseball park.
Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park holds the world's largest collection of motorcycles.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is located in Birmingham.
Workplay
Workplay is a venue in Birmingham that hosts live music shows.
River Rea
A river near the crossing of which Birmingham's early settlement and market area was established.
Birmingham Mint
Established in 1794, the Birmingham Mint produced coins for over 150 countries.
Bullring shopping centre
The Bullring shopping centre is one of the largest retail complexes in the UK.
Selfridges building
Birmingham's iconic Selfridges building, part of the Bullring complex, features a futuristic, curved design.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Located close to Birmingham University, this institute houses an excellent collection of art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, with masterpieces by famous artists.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa is a well-known football (soccer) club in Birmingham.
Birmingham City
Birmingham City is a well-known football (soccer) club in Birmingham.
University of Birmingham
Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham is a prominent research university and is among the oldest in the UK.
Library of Birmingham
Europe's largest library with millions of books, collections, a photography archive, outdoor Garden Terraces, and panoramic city views.
Balti Triangle
A curry hotspot where innovative Pakistani chefs helped make Birmingham one of the UK’s most popular curry destinations.
Symphony Hall
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.
National Exhibition Centre
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is one of the largest exhibition centers in Europe.
Electric Cinema
The Electric Cinema in Birmingham is one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK.
St. Philip's Cathedral
Built in 1715, this cathedral features stained glass windows by Burne-Jones and hosts talks, seminars, exhibits, and concerts.
Custard Factory
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.
Millennium Point
The Millennium Point complex houses a science museum, an IMAX cinema, and various educational institutions.
Bullring & Grand Central
Birmingham’s premier shopping destination with iconic architecture and hundreds of stores.
Birmingham Cathedral
The city's oldest building, built in the early 1700s with beautiful Barack style architecture and stained glass windows.
City Center Birmingham
A bustling hub of activity with shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, blending historic architecture and modern developments.
Victoria Square
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.
Gas Street Basin
A location visited on the 'From Canals and Victorians to Today's City' walking tour, providing insights into the city's industrial past.
National sea life center
Features 60 displays and over 2,000 marine creatures, including a 360° ocean tunnel and a Penguin Ice Adventure.
backto backs
Historic houses offering a glimpse into the city's industrial past and the lives of its working-class residents.
Winterborn House and Garden
Explore a beautifully restored Arts and Crafts house and its stunning formal gardens, offering a tranquil escape and a glimpse into early 20th-century life. It's a heritage gem.
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Alton Towers
An amusement park featuring over 40 rides, a water park, a spa, and gardens.
Cotswolds
A picturesque countryside known for its charming villages and honey-colored stone cottages.
Sea Life Birmingham
An aquarium featuring the UK's only 360° ocean tunnel and over 2,000 creatures, including sea otters and gentoo penguins.
Canal Kayak Tour
A guided kayak tour through Birmingham's historic canal system, passing iconic landmarks and offering a unique perspective on the city's industrial heritage.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Considered one of the finest museums outside London, with art treasures including pre-Raphaelite paintings, artwork from the 17th to 19th centuries, sculptures, and displays related to the city's history.
Bear Grylls Adventure
An adventure attraction at the NEC offering activities inspired by Bear Grylls, such as indoor skydiving, diving with sharks, and an assault course.
Winterbourne House & Garden
A preserved Edwardian estate with arts and crafts architecture and a 7-acre botanical garden featuring over 6,000 plant species.
Back to Backs
The last surviving court of back-to-back houses, offering a glimpse into the lives of working-class families from the 19th to mid-20th centuries.
National Motorcycle Museum
A museum housing the world's largest collection of British motorcycles, with over 1,000 restored machines representing a century of motorcycle manufacturing.
Botanical Gardens
A 15-acre green haven in Edgbaston featuring over 7,000 plant species across four Victorian glass houses, including a butterfly house and a Japanese garden.
The Bullring Shopping Centre
The Bullring is a large shopping centre in Birmingham, located near the train station, with a variety of shops and activities, including Treetop Adventure Golf. The markets have been in this location for over 800 years and it is known for its rich shopping history.
Brindley Place
Brindley Place is a tourist and leisure destination in Birmingham known for its canals, bars, and restaurants; visitors can rent boats or take canal tours.
Grand Central
A modern shopping centre located above New Street Station, offering a wide selection of high-street brands, restaurants, and cafes. It's a convenient and bustling retail hub.
The Malt House bar
The Malt House bar, located just off the canal in Brindley Place, has a beer garden.
Crazy Pedro's
Crazy Pedro's is a bar located in the Custard Factory.
Birmingham Library
A modern architectural marvel in Centenary Square, housing an extensive collection of books, archives, and multimedia resources, with a unique design including a spiral staircase and rooftop garden.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
An exciting destination for science lovers of all ages, featuring interactive exhibits on space exploration, robotics, a planetarium, and an outdoor science garden.
Museum of the Jewelry Quarter
A museum offering an insider's look at the jewelry trade in the Smith and Pepper Factory.
Centenary Square
Location of the Library of Birmingham.
Birmingham Back to Backs
A unique collection of small back-to-back homes built around a central courtyard, offering insight into the lives of the working classes, with a traditional 1930s sweet shop.
Winterbourne Botanic Garden
The botanic garden of the University of Birmingham, featuring interactive exhibits and a terraced tearoom.
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
A small zoo on the edge of Cannon Hill Park that's home to a variety of animals, including red pandas, lemurs, and meerkats, and is involved in research and breeding programs.
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
An award-winning museum with science-related exhibits, steam-powered machines, a chocolate packaging machine, a Spitfire Gallery, a science garden, and a planetarium.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
19th-century gardens spread across 15 acres, home to countless species, perfectly preserved Victorian-era glass houses, a collection of bonsai trees, rare tropical birds and a Butterfly House.
Saint Martin's Church
A church dating from the 13th century that features windows by Burne-Jones.
Smith and pepper Factory
A fascinating factory within the Jewellery Quarter, offering a look into the jewelry trade.
Hall of memory
Erected in 1925 to commemorate the 14,000 City men who lost their lives in World War One.
Baskerville house
Located opposite the Hall of Memory.
Saint Paul's square
An attractive square with a church in the Jewellery Quarter.
Penn Museum
Showcases the city's former role as a hotbed of pen making, with a history of writing instruments and the opportunity to make your own steel nib.
Penguin Ice Adventure
An impressive habitat where fascinating penguins frolic at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham.
Council house
A Renaissance Style Council house with its famous big Brum clock near Victoria Square.
Old Town Hall
Built in 1832, a masterpiece of Victorian architecture resembling a Roman Temple in Victoria Square.
icon Gallery
A Contemporary Art Museum located in a Heritage building.
Museum Sports Hall of Fame
A place where you can witness the best of Alabama things, including museum sports.
Museum and Art Gallery
Founded in 1885, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is a place to understand Birmingham's natural history and appreciate works of art, with Victorian arts and ancient Greece and Rome collections.
Chamberland Square
Chamberland Square flanks the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Victoria Square.
Birmingham Central Library
The Birmingham Central Library, officially opened in September 2013, is situated in downtown Birmingham and not far from the Centennial Square, being one of the largest libraries in the UK and Europe.
Centennial Square
Centennial Square is near the Birmingham Central Library.
Medicine
An artisanal bakery in the old Birmingham Society of Artists building, known for its pastries, including croissants, salt caramel donuts, and brownies.
Yorks Cafe & Coffee Roasters
A cafe in the New Street area, recognised as one of the best brunch spots in Birmingham and the country, serving dishes like Arabian butter eggs and brine chicken.
Stag Digbeth
Located in Digbeth's Custard Factory, Stag Digbeth is a barbershop that also serves pints.
Simpsons
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering a choice of a three-course lunch menu or an eight-course tasting menu, featuring dishes like beef tartare with caviar, cured salmon, and peach melba.
Indian Brewery
A brewery and taproom started by Jazz Powell, known as the home of the Birmingham Lager and serving Indian street food like chicken tikka fat and chart attack.
Hockley Social Club
A large dining area with multiple food vendors, including Buddha Belly and Andy Low n Slow.
Buddha Belly
A vendor at Hockley Social Club serving a combination of curry, fried chicken, and noodles, with dishes like fried chicken noodles and massaman curry.
Gaijin Sushi
A sushi restaurant offering a variety of sushi, including sashimi platters with salmon, scallops, bluefin tuna, and sea bream.
Wine Freedom
A wine bar in Digbeth that only serves organic and biodynamic wines.
Zumhof Biergarten
A biergarten with DJs and street food vendors like Meet Me Spun Oso and Bonehead.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
A historic landmark providing incredible insights into different facets of the city's past.
McWane Science Center
An interactive playground of learning for kids and adults alike.
Red Mountain Park
A park offering scenic hiking trails and zip-lining adventures.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
The gateway to the city, located just a quick 15-minute ride to downtown with various transport options.
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
A museum showcasing the riches that Birmingham has brought to the world, with preserved workshops demonstrating traditional techniques.
Midlands Arts Centre
Features exhibitions, theater, and workshops.
Digbeth
Known for its street food at the Digbeth Dining Club and its vibrant graffiti art.
Digbeth Dining Club
A place to savor funky flavors, where artisans simmer, fry, and sauté a smorgasbord of innovative goodness.
Sarehole Mill
The mill where J.R.R. Tolkien spent his childhood, inspiring his fictional realm of Middle Earth.
Think Tank Birmingham Science Museum
Features over 200 interactive exhibits across four floors, including a Science Garden, Spitfire Gallery, and a 4K planetarium.
The Pen Museum
A museum in the Jewellery Quarter highlighting Birmingham's role in producing 75% of the world's pens during the 19th century.
Great Western arcade
Victorian arcade that is home to independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.
The Frankfurt Christmas Market
The largest German Christmas market outside of Germany and Austria offering handmade decorations, toys, jewelry, traditional German gifts, festive foods, and drinks.
Treetop golf
An indoor mini golf adventure at Bullring & Grand Central, featuring two courses.
Legoland Discovery Center
Designed for kids aged 3 to 10, Legoland Discovery Center is a place full of fun and creativity.
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Experience major concerts, sporting events, and family shows at this large indoor arena, a premier entertainment venue in the heart of the city. It hosts top national and international performers.
O2 Academy
Catch live music from emerging artists and established bands at this popular mid-sized music venue. It's known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse lineup.
Sandbox VR
Step into a futuristic virtual reality experience where you can interact with a team in a fully immersive gaming environment. It's an adrenaline-pumping adventure.
Mailbox Mall
Indulge in a sophisticated retail and leisure experience at The Mailbox, featuring designer boutiques, stylish restaurants, bars, and the BBC Birmingham studios. It offers a chic waterside setting.
Circle restaurant
Experience innovative dining in a stylish setting at Circle Restaurant, known for its creative menu and elegant ambiance. It offers a refined culinary experience.
Chamberlain Square
Admire the grand civic architecture and cultural institutions surrounding this impressive public square, including Birmingham Town Hall and the Museum and Art Gallery. It's a focal point of the city's administrative and cultural heart.
Science Garden
Discover interactive outdoor exhibits that explore scientific principles in a fun and engaging way, located adjacent to Thinktank. It's an educational space for all ages.
Spitfire Gallery
Marvel at the iconic British fighter plane, the Supermarine Spitfire, in this dedicated gallery, showcasing its history and engineering prowess. It's a must-see for aviation enthusiasts.
Mini Broom
Enjoy a whimsical journey through miniature worlds at this charming attraction, featuring intricate model villages and scenes. It's a delightful escape for all ages.
New Street
Experience the vibrant pulse of Birmingham city centre along this major thoroughfare, home to the main train station, numerous shops, and eateries. It's a key hub for transport and commerce.
Long Gallery
Admire the elegant architecture and historical displays within the Long Gallery, often hosting exhibitions and events. It provides a refined space for cultural appreciation.
Great Oak staircase
Experience the grandeur of this impressive architectural feature, known for its scale and craftsmanship. It's a notable element within a larger building or estate.
Birmingham International Airport
Serve as Birmingham's gateway to the world, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights. It's a modern airport facilitating global travel.
National Sea Life Centre
An aquarium offering events and interactive experiences for children, featuring various marine animals from jellyfish to sharks and VIP feeding experiences.
Warwick Castle
A historic medieval fortress dating back over 1000 years.
Bullring
A futuristic retail and restaurant utopia that rose from Birmingham's first muddy crossroads market.
Winterbourne House and Garden
A restored estate and one of the UK’s finest examples of an Edwardian arts and crafts villa, built for John and Margaret Nettlefold.