Birmingham Attractions

Birmingham Pictures

One of the enduring images associated with Birmingham and more specically with the Bournville and Cadbury villages is the British chocolate industry. Cadbury World charts the history of Britain's most famous choclatier from his origins in the nineteenth century to his enduring empire today.

The National Sea Life Centre in the heart of the city was built in the last ten years and provides an amazing display of over 3000 aquatic creatures as well as the world's first 360 degree transparent tunnel. Move on to Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter for ideas for gifts or just to marvel at the skills on display. In this small area over one third of the Britain’s jewellery is crafted by hundreds of small jewellers.

Whilst in Birmingham, make sure you investigate what is currently on at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). This is Britain’s biggest collection of exhibition halls and hosts many of the largest shows in Europe. The world class City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Royal Ballet also find their homes in Birmingham and are certainly worth visiting.

If it is the night life that you are visiting for, you can begin at the fabulous City's Alexandra Theatre, or enjoy modern-day drama at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. However, it is along the stretch of Broad Street that the real night life begins with pub after bar after disco bringing you true ‘Brummy’ entertainment until the early hours.