Title: Hints Travel Guide: Best of Hints, Birmingham Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Hints](https://expedia.co.uk/Hints-Hotels.d3000471643.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Hints](https://expedia.co.uk/Hints-Holiday-Rentals.d3000471643.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Hints Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Hints.d3000471643.Car-Hire-Guide)[Hints Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Hints.d3000471643.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Hints Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Footpath From Hints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/e028b7b0-9f64-4da1-afe1-65f88c3d0a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/e028b7b0-9f64-4da1-afe1-65f88c3d0a57.jpg) by [Geoff Pick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Near Hints The Fruit Farm is in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000401823/915ca653-28bd-43fb-a2ef-e8574c7a9cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000401823/915ca653-28bd-43fb-a2ef-e8574c7a9cbb.jpg) by [Geoff Pick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Ford at Hints This is the point where Rookery Lane crosses Black Brook and the river changes name to Bourne Brook. Nowadays,water only flows along the road after heavy rain. During drier spells, the river follows the original course under the road higher up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/6c6fd4b0-7078-40dc-9678-cc07bb729a94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/6c6fd4b0-7078-40dc-9678-cc07bb729a94.jpg) by [Dave Toy](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10518) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath From Hints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/06acaa2a-09ce-4ea1-a26a-7a8ddd143e57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/06acaa2a-09ce-4ea1-a26a-7a8ddd143e57.jpg) by [Geoff Pick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Brook At Hints](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/204eafbc-da29-4bc9-8ec0-45e248c7152f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/204eafbc-da29-4bc9-8ec0-45e248c7152f.jpg) by [Geoff Pick](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4946) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Hints Things to do - Top hotels in Hints - Top Holiday Rentals in Hints ![Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/10000/9978/cc247411_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England £76 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,158 reviews) Clean rooms Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=9978&PinnedHotelID=9978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000471643) ![The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1184900/1184887/7d3fa632_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England £80 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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! (1,541 reviews) Hotel is very tired, I was under the impression that I had booked a superior room however there was nothing superior about the room I stayed in, cracked toilet, cracked tiles just generally shabby. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=1184887&PinnedHotelID=1184887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000471643) ![Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28506/f9a4cb84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England £80 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews) A lovely stay to catch up with some old friends, we particularly enjoyed the afternoon tea. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=28506&PinnedHotelID=28506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000471643) [See all 4,210 properties in Hints](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000471643) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12620000/12617600/12617521/5fc2fb7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre 88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews) The room was very clean and check in was easy the staff recognised me and made me fell very welcome The area is very close to the centre of town and pleanty of restaurants and bars in the area Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-Birmingham-Central-Newhall-Square.h12617521.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11460000/11451000/11450969/e88524cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre 131 Digbeth Birmingham England Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,341 reviews) Great little hotel, lovely rooms with all facilities you need for a longer stay. Reception staff were really pleasant too Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Birmingham-City-Centre.h11450969.Hotel-Information) ![Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House,](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120800000/120793000/120792946/32c26b94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staysolihull, Large Spacious Corner House, Solihull England Stay at this holiday home in Solihull. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Resorts World Birmingham and Touchwood Shopping Center are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Staysolihull.h120792946.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hints](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000471643&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hints hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000471643&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Sat outside NEC Birmingham ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6231044/b3a459b6-9609-4ab0-8841-ed03e9c1f079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Exhibition Centre Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Exhibition-Centre-Marston-Green.d6046975.Attraction) ![International Convention Centre showing interior views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084097/ee5914be-b52a-4819-9345-8227b3440216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### International Convention Centre Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year. [](https://expedia.co.uk/International-Convention-Centre-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084097.Attraction) ![Cadbury World featuring heritage architecture, cbd and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084075/1c79be02-8ff4-445e-bdf8-6e8faf7aec40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cadbury-World-Bournville.d6084075.Attraction) ![The famous Holte End at Villa Park - home of Aston Villa. They didn't actually offer stadium tours, but I sweet talked security and was allowed to explore the whole place unattended! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/575/84b1f5c0-b464-4dce-b3e1-ff4313f7ed89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Villa Park Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Park-Birmingham.d6084151.Attraction) ![Birmingham City University, UK - Margaret Street campus.; Shutterstock ID 245154784; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084145/abca073a-bb86-4bb7-bae2-47c88c90c41c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Birmingham-Edgbaston.d6084145.Attraction) ![Birmingham Town Hall UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164483/451f8c3e-7a24-4cbe-b896-c82c63a766cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Broad Street During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Broad-Street-Westside.d6164483.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48280773/5168628d-5902-44fc-accc-2a687e5a9b65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/birmingham-slogging-gangs-guided-walking-tour.a48280773.activity-details) ![Warwick Castle Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/515674/5f9ae297-947f-4352-b74e-9bfe4ec5c272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Warwick Castle Tickets £25 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/warwick-castle-tickets.a515674.activity-details) ![The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48272879/833b2e1b-b78c-48d7-864b-ca5d92a42328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-sinister-side-of-shakespeares-stratford-ghost-walk.a48272879.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4562817/b8c74e5a-c582-49ea-a178-803d1b31cf79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/birmingham-victorian-canals-and-modern-day-birmingham-tour.a4562817.activity-details) ![Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48376444/203e2a61-c2ab-40d9-a74a-cfc67f5e916a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stratford-upon-avon-anne-hathaways-cottage-entry-ticket.a48376444.activity-details) ![Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48235440/3a0e9c6c-2487-4e9a-a331-64b52e0c5b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stratford-upon-avon-tudor-world-museum-entrance-ticket.a48235440.activity-details) [See all activities in Hints](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hints.d3000471643.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hints ![Oh! Can't imagine how happy and wonderful days We have at Rhossili Bay, beautiful countryside walk and fabulous beach, when the tides goes down we can walk to the head stone island which under the seawater. #BVSblue #beachtips #red #travel #hiking #nationalpark #England #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4677/24d262eb-3257-421a-9a89-c328d35c5fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lichfield ![Holy Trinity Parish Church in Sutton Coldfield, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4784/b53c8a45-4a4a-49fd-b2f0-472032b5139c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sutton Coldfield ![Tamworth castle and gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182669/689d68ac-c87f-41a3-b653-7687c08f07d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tamworth ![Victoria Square which includes a city, a square or plaza and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084149/193ccf75-dfd4-426b-9486-406ba8adb1f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Birmingham - Cities near Hints - Places of interest [Lichfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Lichfield.dx4677)[Sutton Coldfield](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutton-Coldfield.dx4784)[Tamworth](https://expedia.co.uk/Tamworth.dx182669)[Birmingham](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham.dx6023342)[Hopwas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hopwas.dx6232882)[Weeford](https://expedia.co.uk/Weeford.dx3000401823)[Fazeley](https://expedia.co.uk/Fazeley.dx3000442169) - [National Exhibition Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Exhibition-Centre-Marston-Green.d6046975.Attraction) - [Utilita Arena Birmingham ](https://expedia.co.uk/Utilita-Arena-Birmingham-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084105.Attraction) - [Cadbury World ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cadbury-World-Bournville.d6084075.Attraction) - [Villa Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Park-Birmingham.d6084151.Attraction) - [University of Birmingham ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Birmingham-Edgbaston.d6084145.Attraction) - [Bullring & Grand Central ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bullring-Grand-Central-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084073.Attraction) - [Broad Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Broad-Street-Westside.d6164483.Attraction) - [Resorts World Birmingham ](https://expedia.co.uk/Resorts-World-Birmingham-Marston-Green.d553248634966027615.Attraction) - [International Convention Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/International-Convention-Centre-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084097.Attraction) - [Symphony Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Symphony-Hall-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084139.Attraction) - [The Mailbox ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Mailbox-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6133263.Attraction) - [Black Country Living Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Country-Living-Museum-Birmingham.d6084069.Attraction) - [University of Warwick ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Warwick-Birmingham.d6088159.Attraction) - [Twycross Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Twycross-Zoo-Atherstone.d6170905.Attraction) - [National SEA LIFE Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-SEA-LIFE-Centre-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084109.Attraction) - [Belfry Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Belfry-Golf-Club-Birmingham.d6164770.Attraction) - [O2 Academy Birmingham ](https://expedia.co.uk/O2-Academy-Birmingham-Birmingham-City-Centre.d553248621558032868.Attraction) - [Edgbaston Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Edgbaston-Stadium-Edgbaston.d6084089.Attraction) - [Drayton Manor Theme Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Drayton-Manor-Theme-Park-Tamworth.d6084087.Attraction) - [Coventry Building Society Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coventry-Building-Society-Arena-Birmingham.d6088161.Attraction) - [National Memorial Arboretum ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Memorial-Arboretum-England.d6216823.Attraction) - [St. George's Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Park-Burton-on-Trent.d553248621557045894.Attraction) - [Birmingham Hippodrome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hippodrome-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084053.Attraction) - [Brindleyplace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brindleyplace-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6160964.Attraction) - [Aston University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aston-University-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6230686.Attraction) - [Coventry Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coventry-Cathedral-Coventry-City-Centre.d6088163.Attraction) - [Coventry University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coventry-University-Birmingham.d6088165.Attraction) - [Hagley Road ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Road-Edgbaston.d6258724.Attraction) - [Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Birmingham-City-Centre.d6084055.Attraction) - [Birmingham Botanical Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Botanical-Gardens-Edgbaston.d6084043.Attraction) - [Lichfield Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lichfield-Cathedral-Lichfield.d553248621532492480.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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