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Megha5MouthShut Verified Member
Bengaluru India
Birmingham
Nov 07, 2022 06:50 PM 115 Views

Hello all, it is a beautiful place to visit


The main attractions in Birmingham


Cadbury world


Birmingham balaji temple


Birmingham Hippodrome


Library of Birmingham


Birmingham Museum


Canon hill park


There are many restaurants available.


It is nice place to visit


''... The Venice of the North ...''
Aug 08, 2002 09:51 PM 2624 Views

For many visitors to the UK, Birmingham is not one of the first cities they would think to visit - London, Edinburgh and York are much more likely choices.


So you may be surprised to find out the Birmingham is, in fact, Britain's second largest city.


Perhaps the reason that Birmingham is so easily overlooked by tourists is its strong association with industrialisation, which gives the tourist mental images of roads, tower blocks and factories belching out smoke.


But don't be misled. Birmingham actually has a lot going for it. Recent years in particular have seen a massive rejuvenation of the city and today Birmingham is much more a cultural centre than an industrial wasteland…..


Birmingham is a very confusing city, especially for the visitor. Ring roads, one way streets and roundabouts are everywhere and so it is notoriously difficult to find your way around, especially if you are driving.


As a result an A-Z is an essential piece of equipment for any visitor to the city!


But if you are trying to get your bearings, a good place to start is New Street. It is one of Birmingham's main thoroughfares, and for the tourist it contains several sights.


New Street is also a good place to start for it is where Birmingham's main train station is located, and so it is relatively easy to find.


At the western end of New Street is the pedestrianised Victoria Square which is where Birmingham's Town Hall and Council House are located.


Also at this end of New Street, just further west of Victoria Square you will find the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.


And further west still is Centenary Square, home to the acclaimed Birmingham Symphony Hall, the International Convention Centre, the Repertory Theatre and the Hall of Memory.


If, however, you head eastwards along New Street right at the far end you will find the landmark Rotunda office block.


Located to the north of New Street is the beautiful St Philip's Cathedral, which is renowned for its beautiful stained glass windows.


And to the south of New Street are the city's main shopping centres and markets including the Pallasades, the Pavilions and the famous Bull Ring.


If you want to see Birmingham's canals, a good place to head for is just to the south west of New Street, next to the International Convention Centre. As well as several canal walks and waterfront shopping precincts, this is where you will find the National Sea Life Centre and the excellent Ikon Gallery.


If you then go further out from the city centre there are several districts of Birmingham worth visiting, most notably the famous Jewellery Quarter which is located to the north of the city centre.


Other districts of Birmingham you may want to visit include the picturesque Edgbaston, the famous Bournville Village, or the district of Aston, home to Aston Villa Football Club.


Situated a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, in the district of Edgbaston, this small art gallery is run by the University of Birmingham.


It was founded in 1932 by Lady Barber, who was married to a wealthy Birmingham businessman.


The building was built between 1935 and 1939 by leading British architect Robert Atkinson. And it is considered by many to be one of the best examples of 1930s architecture.


As well as for the architecture, it is well worth visiting the Barber Institute for its paintings. For although small, the collection includes some excellent pieces by big names such as Gainsborough, Rubens, Monet, Turner, Renoir and van Gogh.


The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is open daily from 10am to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays.


Birmingham's international airport is getting increasingly busy with flights to numerous European destinations, as well as Dubai, Chicago and New York. The Air Rail Link takes visitors from the airport to Birmingham International Station, where you can catch rail services to Birmingham New Street Station in the city centre. Airbus runs services to many hotels and central locations. Taxis are available outside the Eurohub.


The city is also a hub of rail and coach traffic. Birmingham New Street Station is the city's major train station, with services running all over the country. From the coach station in Digbeth, buses link Birmingham with most parts of Britain. For local buses, go to the Bull Ring bus station


Getting around


If you want to hire a car, major car-rental companies have offices in the Millennium link between the airport's Eurohub and main terminal. Buses operate around Birmingham and are the best way to get around the city if you don't have your own wheels. Local trains also run in and around town from stations at Moor St, Snow Hill and the Jewellery Quarter. Birmingham International train station serves the airport and National Exhibition Centre. After 9.30am you can buy a Daytripper ticket which gives access to all buses and trains in the West Midland County for the day of purchase. For services to Stratford-Upon-Avon, go to Moor St, which is only a few minutes' walk from New Street Station


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