Attractions in Birmingham
Artifex
3,000 sq. ft. of gallery space displays some of the finest pieces of contemporary furniture, glass, jewelry, metalwork and ceramics being made today, with an emphasis on innovative, high quality work.
Aston Hall
Aston Hall was built by Sir Thomas Holte in 1618. One of England's great country houses.
Aston Transport Museum
A wide range of commercial vehicles on show so if you are interested in transport, particularly buses, then this is the place to come.
Barber Institute
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts contains one of the finest small collections of European art in the UK.
Bantock House
Bantock House, a Grade II listed building, re-opened in May 1999 following a major refurbishment, funded largely by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Birchills Canal Museum
Small museum about life on Walsall's canals, housed in a former Boaters' Mission next to the top lock of an 8- lock flight on the Walsall Canal.
Black Country Museum
Established in 1975, the Black Country Museum is a wonderful collection of history and heritage from the Black Country region.
Blakesley Hall
Built in 1590 for Richard Smallbroke, Birmingham business man and gentleman farmer, the house is furnished to reflect the lifestyle of a wealthy family of the late Tudor and Stuart period of English history.
Botanical Gardens
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens were opened in 1832. They were designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher.
Cadbury World
Cadbury World opened on 14th August 1990 and remains the only purpose built visitor centre in the UK devoted entirely to chocolate.
Council House
Standing near the Town Hall, the Council House is a magnificent piece of architecture and a central feature of Birmingham City.
Discovery Centre (Jewellery Quarter)
Located in Vyse Street this is a real live working jewelry factory.
Discovery - Millenium Centre
Millennium Point will be an exciting new centre in Birmingham - a celebration of the region's innovative skills and a focus for the understanding and application of technology in the new millennium - a place for the whole world to enjoy.
Dudley Zoo
There’s something for everyone at Dudley Zoo & Castle . . .animals aplenty, an ancient monument – and they’re big on conservation too!
Hagley Hall
George, first Lord of Lyttleton and descendant of a long established Worcestershire family, commissioned in 1756 the creation of the last great Palladian mansion in England, Hagley Hall, its design destined to impress by size, perfect proportions and exotic Rococo decoration.
Ghosts and Graveyard Walks
Would you like to hear about the dark side of Birmingham's history, to hear about the ghosts of Birmingham's past - or should that be 'passed-on'.
Ikon Gallery
The Ikon Gallery is a well known art gallery for new art. Exhibitions from the UK and further afield.
International Convention Centre Sophisticated and versatile...The International Convention Centre is one of Europe's leading conference facilities.
Mailbox
Birmingham's newest shopping arcade opened just before Christmas 2000.
Museum and Art Gallery
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery situated in Chamberlain Square is an appropriate setting for some of the world's finest examples of Pre-Raphaelite art.
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Now 25 years old the NEC is the largest exhibition centre in Europe. It was opened in 1976 by HM The Queen and the first exhibition was the Spring Fair.
National Indoor Arena (NIA)
The NEC Arena is used for concerts and conferences and can house 12,600 people.
Perrot's Folly
The tower or folly is not actually one hundred feet tall. It is in fact 94 feet high and offers panoramic views of leafy Edgbaston and the surrounding area from its top.