Great Barr Travel Guide

Birmingham

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Things to do

Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

£25
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience

Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience

£18
per adult
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

£15
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

£14
per adult
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket

£15
per adult
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
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Top hotels in Great Barr

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is £83 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£83
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,277 reviews)
"We have our family get together here every July and the staff are amazing and do everything to enhance our stay Will definitely be back next year"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is £52 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£52
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,178 reviews)
"Great!!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is £75 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£75
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Our stay at this hotel was amazing. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is £89 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£89
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"All good easy access carpark next door /discount for hotel reservations supplied by hotel ."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is £75 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£75
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,682 reviews)
"Clean room and fast check in"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is £71 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£71
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,626 reviews)
"I have been using this hotel for nine years now to attend trade shows, booking 5 rooms at a time for 2 nights. Great staff, excellent value for money, good food, and excellent location......but if the weather is warm you will NOT get any sleep. Unlike the lovely cool bar the air-con in the rooms ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
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Where to stay in Great Barr

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Birmingham City Centre

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Utilita Arena Birmingham and Birmingham Cathedral, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Edgbaston

Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.

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Coventry City Centre

Coventry City Centre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coventry Transport Museum and Planet Ice Coventry.

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Marston Green

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

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Westside

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Utilita Arena Birmingham and Broad Street, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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