Birmingham is the largest and most populous British city outside of London, located in the West Midlands often referred to as the geographical heart of Britain. Birmingham, the city where the great industrial revolution began in the 1800s, was a thriving city attracting workers from around Britain as the industry grew. Today Birmingham has undergone something of a transformation with industrial manufacturing being replaced with services. Museums, galleries, high end hotels and excellent shopping facilities have all contributed to Birmingham becoming a popular destination for a short weekend break.
Birmingham has a wide range of accommodation types to suit all budgets from spa breaks to low budget hotels, you will find a range of options available in the city centre, airport or near your meeting venue.
Family Day Out
If you are taking the family with you then a visit to Cadbury World is a must, where the whole family can enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed chocolate adventure. With a new 4D cinema experience where lots of Cadbury chocolate characters are brought to life, the whole family is sure to be entertained. Be sure to stop at the world’s largest Cadbury shop on your way out!
Birmingham may well be a shopper’s paradise, with a choice of well-known brands mixed with historic markets, not to mention the world-famous jewellery quarter, Birmingham truly does have something for all shopping tastes. Have your picture taken with The Bull at the front of the Bull Ring Shopping Centre: The Bull is often referenced as the symbol of the city.
Enjoy the Culture
If its culture that you look for then the Birmingham Museum Art Gallery is a must. Here you can learn more of this city’s culture and heritage. The art gallery is famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings in fact, it’s the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection in the world. The museum’s exhibition on the Staffordshire hoard is informative and certainly worth a visit to learn more about this fascinating find.
Located in the heart of the city of Birmingham is the Birmingham Back to Back Houses, the last surviving courtyard of this type of housing in the city: a real part of this city’s urban history. Come prepared, there’s plenty of stairs to climb as you make your way through the exhibition with the informative and knowledgeable visitor guides.
Birmingham is also a great city to visit if you enjoy watching live sport. There’s plenty of football, athletics, cricket, speedway and tennis on at various times during the year, so look ahead and plan your visit accordingly.
They love their food in Birmingham, with food festivals and events taking place throughout the year. If you enjoy a quality meal cooked with locally sourced ingredients you won’t be disappointed when in Birmingham there’re plenty of Michelin starred restaurants and other stylish restaurants to choose from.
