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10 BEST Things To Do In Birmingham | Birmingham Travel Guide

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Discover the vibrant heart of the UK with this guide to Birmingham's best attractions, from world-class shopping and historical landmarks to family-friendly fun and cultural gems. Explore a city brimming with innovation, heritage, and entertainment for every traveler.

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

    A museum and art gallery with an impressive collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings and free entry.

  • 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 science museum that engages young minds with exhibits.

  • National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

    Home to over 2000 magical creatures, including the UK's only transparent 360° aquarium tunnel.

  • Cannon Hill Park

    A park offering playgrounds, mini-golf, and pedal boats.

  • Broad Street

    A bustling area with numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants.

  • Birmingham Hippodrome

    A venue for shows and cultural experiences.

  • Brindleyplace

    A charming area with canal-side walks and restaurants.

  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    A tranquil escape with beautiful flora, presented in four spectacular glasshouses.

  • Black Country Living Museum

    A museum providing a glimpse into the region's industrial past.

  • Jewellery Quarter

    An area showcasing Birmingham's craftsmanship tradition.

  • Cadbury World

    A chocolate lover's paradise, offering a journey through the history of the Cadbury brand.

  • Rush Trampoline Park

    A trampoline park for high-energy entertainment.

  • Frankfurt Christmas Market

    The largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria, held during the festive season.

  • St. Philip’s Cathedral

    An example of English Baroque architecture with stained-glass windows.

  • Sheldon Country Park

    A 300-acre park with grassland, wetlands, and woodland, home to the Old Rectory Farm.

  • 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 seventeenth-century redbrick mansion, one of the last great Jacobean houses to be built.