Great Barr Travel Guide

Birmingham

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Things to do

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

£23
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Warwick Castle Tickets

Warwick Castle Tickets

£25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle Tickets
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

£20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

£23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

£25
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk
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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.

A historic church with a clock tower, arched windows, and a stone facade.

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.

A historic church with a tall spire and large arched windows.
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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.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a fountain with a statue, and festive lights.

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 Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

The exterior of the Symphony Hall building with a large '21st Anniversary' sign.

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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