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Welcome to Birmingham in the Heart of England! If you are visiting the
City we hope you will be able to take some time out and see all that
the City has to offer. Here is just a taster...
What to See & Do
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Birmingham has a character all of its own and one that you
will feel straight away. It combines a world-class cultural
and sporting scene, superb shopping and top attractions with
fantastic nightlife and access to some of England's most
beautiful countryside.
Birmingham is a city that boasts world-class arts, culture,
heritage, history and attractions, with more than enough to
keep even the most demanding visitor occupied.
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Enjoy Birmingham's renowned cultural attractions as diverse as the
Jewellery Quarter, and the many enthralling museums and galleries, such
as the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, which holds the largest and
one of the finest collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world.
While you are here, discover the Barber Institute, one of the UK's
finest small picture galleries, the Ikon Gallery, one of Europe's
premier venues for showcasing contemporary touring works or the new
Waterhall, the city's newest gallery dedicated to contemporary British
art.
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ThinkTank Robots
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Thinktank, the region's new museum of science and technology has
opened at Millennium Point - the Midland's Millennium landmark
project. Boasting innovative high tech games and hands on
exhibitions for kids of all ages, Millennium Point also houses
the region's first Imax cinema.
For more information call 0121 202 2222 or visit
www.thinktank.ac
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Discover a wealth of fabulous attractions in and around
Birmingham, from the chocolate delights of Cadbury World, the
thrill of Drayton Manor Family Theme Park, to the Black
Country Living Museum and the mediaeval magic of Warwick
Castle.
Birmingham is also perfectly situated as the gateway to the
heart of England region and to some of England's finest
scenery. Visit nearby Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of
William Shakespeare, the World Heritage site of Ironbridge
Gorge set in the beauty of rural Shropshire, the Potteries of
Stoke-on-Trent or the quaint villages of the Cotswolds, all
within easy reach of Birmingham city centre.
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Warwick Castle, just outside Birmingham is the finest
mediaeval castle in England.
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Retail Therapy is, of course, one of Birmingham's main delights
and with the mixture of restored arcades, modern malls, new
retail/leisure complexes and old-fashioned markets it all adds
up to the character-filled and pleasurable environment.
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Bullring. Is Birmingham�s newest
shopping destination, and the most exhilarating city retail
experience you�ll have anywhere in Europe.
Built at a cost of over �500 million, Bullring brings 26
football pitches worth of shops, boutiques and restaurants into
the centre of town. It reintroduces some of Birmingham�s
traditional streets and creates a stimulating, glass covered
environment where you can shop, eat or just be.
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Selfridges in the Bullring
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Mailbox, in the city centre
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Close to Birmingham New Street, and beside the canal basin is
Mailbox, a new retail leisure experience
with a huge range of restaurants, bars and shops. Here you'll
find stores such as Emporio Armani, Christian Lacroix, Iceberg,
and Harvey Nichols to name but a few.
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With over 700 shops, the compact city centre layout is easy to
get around, so you can enjoy all the benefits of shopping in
the city, 7 days a week, with less of the hassle.
Alternatively, choose from the many designer stores and labels
on offer in the pedestrian-friendly city centre, or visit
Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter for beautiful
hand-crafted jewellery at reduced prices.
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Shoppers delight at Birmingham's restored arcades
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When the light goes down, the city lights up.
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The warm welcome Birmingham gives its visitors carries after
sunset, as the city sparkles after dark.
Begin your evening at The Water's Edge at Brindleyplace, an
award-winning complex alongside the city's canal network, or
Mailbox, where bars and restaurants abound again around the
restored city-centre canals, or start as you mean to finish by
checking out the new bars and restaurants on Broad Street -
now home to venues such as the Hard Rock Caf� and Tiger
Tiger as well as all the old favourites.
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There are also clubs a-plenty in Birmingham, from the famous Jam House
owned by Jools Holland to the award-winning nightclub Bakers, check
out new arrivals such as Hard Rock Cafe, Brannigans, or for
gentlemen visit Spearmint Rhino the Rocket club or Legs 11.
Alternatively, visit the Symphony Hall for classical concerts by the
world-famous City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra or have an evening
at The Hippodrome with Birmingham Royal Ballet. You can also take in a
play or a show at one of the many theatres or see the latest movies at
one of the many multi-screen cinemas.
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52�North
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Whatever your choice, sit back and relax in one of the city's
many eating and drinking venues.
Indulge in a spot of people watching over coffee at
continental style pavement cafes or experience Broad Street, a
busy boulevard lined with pubs, bars and restaurants. Why not
visit the vibrant Arcadian centre, home of 52�North -
another of Birmingham's award-winning nightspots.
The cosmopolitan nature of the city is also reflected in the
range of food on offer from Mongolian to the finest French.
And no trip is complete without a visit to one of the many
world-famous Birmingham Balti houses scattered throughout the
city.
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Birmingham is at the heart of the United Kingdom, and is well
served by all major forms of transport making travel to and
from the city easy.
From the comprehensive network of regular public transport and
black cabs to rail links running in all direction, nowhere is
too difficult to reach.
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Birmingham is also at the heart of the UK motorway system and
at the centre of Britain's national coach network connecting
directly to over 500 destinations.
Birmingham International Airport is one of the most accessible
in Europe, handling over 7 million passengers a year and
providing direct scheduled links to over 50 destinations
throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
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Birmingham International Airport is rated among the
top ten airports in the world.
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The Hyatt Hotel in the centre of Birmingham
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Birmingham has accommodation to suit every taste and budget.
The city centre provides nearly 7,000 bed spaces ranging from
the major hotel chains to a full selection of budget hotels
and friendly guesthouses.
And with nearly 40,000 beds in Birmingham and the surrounding
region, undoubtedly you'll be spoilt for choice.
Find great hotel deals at
VirtualBrum Hotels
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