Great Barr
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience
Birmingham: Discovering Birmingham Walking Tour
Top hotels in Great Barr
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Functional hotel with decent rooms but nothing more
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Clean and spacious room! Nice goodies such as tea and biscuits. Comfortable bed, and even prosecco on arrival. I really enjoyed using the complimentary gym space too. Definitely would stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Really nice building, good staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Free parking
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham
Clean, close to station, nice rooms, comfortable beds
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Excellent stay food and staff all excellent will be back
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Great Barr
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aston Hall and Villa Park.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Pen Museum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Great Barr
- National Exhibition Centre
- Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Villa Park
- Bullring & Grand Central
- West Midland Safari Park
- Cadbury World
- Resorts World Birmingham
- International Convention Centre
- The Mailbox
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- Birmingham Christmas Market
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Symphony Hall
- Victoria Square
- Aston University
- Twycross Zoo
- Belfry Golf Club
- The Snow Dome
