From Cadbury World and the Black Country Living Museum to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and vibrant Brindleyplace — your complete guide to the UK's second city.
The UK's second city is packed with world-class attractions, outstanding museums, beautiful parks and a vibrant food and culture scene — all within easy reach of Coventry.
Immerse yourself in the magical history of Cadbury chocolate at this iconic attraction in Bournville. Explore interactive chocolate-making zones, taste freshly made chocolate, enjoy a 4D cinema experience, and browse the world's largest Cadbury shop. A family favourite for all ages.
One of the finest regional museums in the UK, housing an outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings — the largest in the world — alongside world cultures galleries, the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard, and Birmingham's rich history. Free entry makes it unmissable.
Birmingham's brilliant science and technology museum with hundreds of hands-on interactive exhibits across four floors, a digital planetarium and a stunning outdoor science garden. Ideal for curious minds — from engineering to space exploration, there's something for everyone.
An award-winning open-air museum in nearby Dudley that brings the industrial Black Country of the 1900s to life. Walk authentic recreated streets, ride a canal narrowboat into an underground tunnel, buy fish and chips from a period shop, and discover the region's remarkable industrial heritage.
Birmingham has more canals than Venice — and Brindleyplace is where they shine. This vibrant waterside quarter is lined with restaurants, bars, galleries and the Sea Life Birmingham aquarium. A perfect place for a leisurely evening stroll, dining and exploring the city's canal heritage.
Fifteen acres of stunning gardens in Edgbaston featuring tropical, Mediterranean and arid glasshouses alongside beautiful outdoor gardens, aviaries and a children's adventure playground. A peaceful green escape from the city buzz, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
A spectacular Jacobean mansion built between 1618 and 1635, now managed by Birmingham Museums Trust. Explore the magnificent long gallery, ornate plasterwork ceilings and atmospheric rooms. The hall famously withstood a Parliamentarian siege during the Civil War.
Over 524 acres of ancient woodland and open heathland on Birmingham's southern edge, offering panoramic views across the city and beyond. Ideal for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting — a natural escape that's hard to believe is on the city's doorstep.
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