Birmingham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Midlands, England
About Birmingham
Birmingham (thehis silent) was at the heart of theUK's industrial revolution, and its wealth was built upon the multitude of trades that were spawned. This led to a massive canal network, with more miles of canals than Venice or Amsterdam (though they're very different types of canals). Much of the city centre was destroyed during theWorld War IIBlitz, and the replacement buildings added little to the city. However, since the 1990s, Birmingham has been undergoing a radical change and many of the post-war buildings have been replaced. The majority of the city centre is now pedestrianised, and the canals cleaned up to make for attractive walkways. Locals credit the City Council for the transformation, as the city retains its industrial heritage while now appearing modern and forward-looking.
Top Attractions in Birmingham
Explore the best things to see and do in Birmingham:
- ★Alexander Stadium
- ★Alexandra Theatre
- ★AMC
- ★Arena Birmingham
- ★Aston Hall
- ★Barber Institute of Fine Arts
- ★Bell Edison Telephone Building
- ★Birmingham Back to Backs
Where to Eat in Birmingham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baguettes 4 Less
- 🍴Cafe Face
- 🍴Canalside Cafe
- 🍴Caspian Pizza
- 🍴Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant
- 🍴Eat4Less
Where to Stay in Birmingham
- 🏨Bilberry Hill Residential Centre
- 🏨Birmingham Central Backpackers
- 🏨Birmingham Marriott Hotel
- 🏨Bloc Hotel
- 🏨Britannia Hotel
- 🏨Campanile
Birmingham Travel Guide Sections
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