Handsworth Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Birmingham Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Birmingham Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
Top hotels in Handsworth
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great location lovely room and good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Excellent location for NEC. Plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton
Staff were very polite and friendly, room was clean and quiet. Good place to stay for Wolverhampton wanders fc, a short walk from town center and 15 mins from main Coach Station & Train Station
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Overall very good, room was quiet as on a separate corridor which was good. Briefly used the pool but the hot tub was emptied for cleaning
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Good location. Breakfast was quite busy and the lifts were very slow at peak times
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Clean room. Looks exactly like the pictures advertised.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Handsworth
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Chamberlain Clock and Museum of the Jewellery Quarter are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Great Barr
Visitors to Great Barr enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Sandwell Valley Country Park is worth a stop.
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aston Hall and Villa Park.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, 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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