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About the City of Birmingham

Birmingham is a popular City and an important communications and transport hub in the heart of England. One of the leading lights of the Industrial Revolution the City has an extensive canal system and it is said there are more canals here than in Venice. Birmingham has over two million residents and nearly ten million people pass though Birmingham International Airport each year.

Birmingham is a vibrant, dynamic destination with plenty to offer in the way of both entertainment and industry. There is a diverse music scene that caters for all tastes and there are many nightclubs, venues and music bars. Birmingham has a melting pot of exciting cultures that inspires its architecture and cuisine (Birmingham is the birthplace of the Balti)

Birmingham Hosts many Exhibitions, Shows, Conferences and Sporting Events at destinations such as the National Exhibition Centre, National Indoor Arena, LG Arena, International Convention Centre and Symphony Hall. It is also home to the Bullring Shopping Centre.


Local Links for Birmingham City Centre

Broad Street - In the heart of Birmingham City Centre Birmingham's busiest and most popular entertainment and business destination

Brindley Place - Brindley Place is an award winning business and leisure destination in the heart of Birmingham City Centre

The Cube Birmingham - The Cube is situated on the Westside District of Birmingham City Centre neighbouring The Mailbox. It features apartments, state of the art offices, exclusive shops, waterside cafe bars, hotel and rooftop restaurant.
Wharfside Street,
Birmingham
B1 1RN

The Symphony Hall Birmingham - The Symphony Hall Birmingham is an iconic venue in the heart of the city of Birmingham
Broad Street,
Birmingham
B1 2EA

Birmingham Repertory Theatre - Birmingham Repertory Theatre is a new purpose-built 300-seat auditorium. The Library of Birmingham has been built next door to The REP and is joined at ground and first floor levels and they share the foyer and the new studio theatre Centenary Square,
Broad Street,
Birmingham
B1 3AH

The NIA Birmingham - The National Indoor Arena is home to all manor of sporting and entertainment events
King Edwards Road,
Birmingham
B1 2AA

The ICC Birmingham - The International Convention Centre welcomes around 500 events and over 150,000 delegates each year
King Edwards Road,
Birmingham
B1 2AA

National Sea Life Centre Birmingham - Take an amazing marine voyage beneath the waves with plenty of things to see and do
The Waters Edge,
Brindley Place,
Birmingham
B1 2HL

The Mailbox - The Mailbox is a stylish shopping destination with exclusive stores, waterside restaurants, cafe bars, hotels and salons
Wharfside Street,
The Mailbox,
Birmingham
B1 1XL

IET Birmingham - Run by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Austin Court is a unique listed building in the waterside location of Brindleyplace that offers rooms for conferences, banqueting, exhibitions and weddings, as well as training facilities
Austin Court,
Cambridge Street,
Brindley Place,
Birmingham
B1 2NP

The Bullring Shopping Centre is situated in the heart of Birmingham City Centre and has 3 dedicated car parks (Selfridges Moor Street, Debenhams Edgbaston Street and Centre Car Park) offering over 3,000 car parking spaces.
Bullring Shopping Centre Birmingham
Park Street,
Birmingham
B5 4BU

Warwickshire County Cricket Club - Home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club and popular Test Venue
The County Ground,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B5 7QU

Aston University
Aston Triangle,
Birmingham
B4 7ET

Birmingham City Football Club - The official website of The Blues
St. Andrews Stadium,
St. Andrews Road,
Birmingham
B9 4RL

The NEC Birmingham - The National Exhibition Centre is one of the largest leisure and entertainment complexes in the UK
Bickenhill,
Birmingham
B40 1NT

LG Arena Birmingham - The LG Arena is a world class venue that hosts popular shows, gigs and entertainment events
National Exhibition Centre,
Birmingham
B40 1NT

Birmingham Botanical Gardens - The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses are 15 acres of peace, beauty, and tranquillity
Westbourne Road,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 3TR

Opened in June 2010 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is a new acute hospital offering the best in care thanks to a purpose-built environment and the latest technological advances.
Mindelsohn Way,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 2WB

University of Birmingham
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Birmingham Sightseeing Tours offer private themed walks and coach/bus tours all the year round and the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour on a seasonal basis

Birmingham City Council


Annual Events in Birmingham

Autosport International Racing Car Show
Birmingham NEC

Birmingham Spring Fare
Birmingham NEC

The Footman James Classic Motor Show
Birmingham NEC

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market
Victoria Square, New Street, Centenary Square & Chamberlain Square


Birmingham City Centre Hotels

Jurys Inn Birmingham City Centre 3 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Broad Street,
Birmingham
B1 2HQ
Tel: 0121 606 9000

Novotel Birmingham City Centre 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Broad Street, Brindley Place,
Birmingham
B1 2HT
Tel: 0121 619 9002

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Brunswick Square, Brindley Place,
Birmingham
B1 2HW
Tel: 0121 643 1003
Formerly the Mint Hotel Birmingham and City Inn Birmingham

Premier Inn Birmingham Broad Street (Brindley Place)
Broad Street, Brindley Place,
Birmingham
B15 1AU
Tel: 0871 527 8076

Hyatt Regency Birmingham City Centre 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Bridge Street,
Birmingham
B1 2JZ
Tel: 0121 643 1234

Premier Inn Birmingham Broad Street (Canal Side)
Bridge Street,
Birmingham
B1 2JR
Tel: 0871 527 8078

Ramada Hotel Birmingham 3 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Wharfside Street, The Mailbox,
Birmingham
B1 1RL
Tel: 0121 643 9344

Malmaison Birmingham 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Wharfside Street, The Mailbox,
Birmingham
B1 1RD
Tel: 0844 693 0651

City Nites Apartments 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Arena View, Edward Street,
Birmingham
B1 2RX
Tel: 0845 233 1155

pentahotel Birmingham City Centre 3 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Ernest Street, Holloway Head,
Birmingham
B1 1NS
Tel: 0121 628 8800

Copthorne Hotel Birmingham 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Paradise Circus,
Birmingham
B3 3HJ
Tel: 0121 200 2727
Formerly the Ramada Encore Birmingham City Centre

ibis Styles Birmingham City Centre 4 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Lionel Street,
Birmingham
B3 1JE
Tel: 0121 200 1900
Formerly the Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham

Ibis Birmingham Centre 2 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Ladywell Walk,
Birmingham
B5 4ST
Tel: 0121 619 9000

Holiday Inn Birmingham City 3 Star Hotel in Birmingham City Centre
Smallbrook Queensway,
Birmingham
B5 4EW
Tel: 0121 634 6200


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