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REASONS TO VISIT Birmingham

Whether you want to get out into the parks & countryside, get involved in some sport, get a taste of our incredible food & drink offering or simply unwind with a relaxing spa break there are loads of fun activities in Birmingham.

Tours & sightseeing are always one of the best ways to explore and learn about the place you are visiting; we have plenty of trips available and specialist guides who can tell you fascinating tales of Birmingham.  

COUNTRY
England/UK

REGION
West Midlands/ England

POPULATION
1.149 million

THINGS
TO DO IN BIRMINGHAM

BHX 1

Aston Villa Footbal Club

Villa Park is one of the oldest and most famous stadiums in Europe.

"There are football grounds and football grounds. Then there is Villa Park." - Simon Inglis

It is no stranger to major events, either, having hosted matches at both the 1966 World Cup and the European Championships in 1996.

BHX 2

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages.

Explore MiniBrum, our child-sized mini city.

 

Visit our 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in our interactive outdoor Science Garden. Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come face to face with a dinosaur and even more!

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The Bear Grylls Adventure

The Bear Grylls Adventure brings together eleven epic experiences, all of which offer their own challenges and encourage guests to push their limits and achieve the remarkable. Memories are waiting to be made throughout the attraction, from the indoor Climbing walls to the Axe Throwing range, iFLY wind tunnel to the Shark Dive. Adventure is for everyone, and each activity offers opportunities to try something new.

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Symphony Hall

Widely considered one of the finest concert halls in the world, Symphony Hall now boasts a café on the stalls level of the redeveloped foyer spaces, serving delicious food and drink throughout the day and before concerts.

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From world-renowned classical, rock and pop artists to award-winning comedians, you’ll find hundreds of performances to entertain and inspire you. Everyone is welcome to experience world class music in this world class venue.

What’s the weather like in Birmingham

At Birmingham, the summers are short, cool, and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from  1°C to  19°C  and is rarely below  -3°C  or above  24°C.

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