Astonishingly, The Electric opened its doors in 1909 and is now the oldest working cinema in the country. Show your support for independent cinema and get yourself down here for a screening.
I love this department store. The exterior design is stunning and inside is great too. I really love the American candy section is my fave.
Great museum that's worth the effort to get to (not too hard from city centre on bus or cab, or easy car parking). Good guided tour, free and nice photo opportunities.
Recommended: If you're after a truly unique gift, then Birmingham's sparkling Jewellery Quarter is perfect with over 100 bespoke jewellers offering the best in contemporary and traditional jewellery. 続きを読む
The canals on the other side of Brindleyplace...Most buildings here are grade 2 listed buildings, including the traditional pub on the canal side, the Tap and Spile.
Make sure to place orders for drinks at the interval so you can pick them up without queuing. Also get out quickly so you can grab seats!
You're guaranteed to find whatever you want here - from clothes to gadgets and everything in-between. I promise you that you won't leave here empty handed! 続きを読む
Take a look at this painting. It's called Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break .' It's about grief and loss and always stops me in my tracks. 続きを読む
Open every day apart from Christmas day, the gardens were designed in 1829 by Scottish botanist J. C. Loudon. The gardens also house a small collection of exotic birds from across the world.
Buy your tickets online for discount and then avoid the queue by swiping your card at the entrance & getting your tickets.
Take the plunge, visit this nature centre and see the UK’s first hammerhead sharks, huge turtles, rays and a lot more. Little bit pricey but you might be lucky to get a voucher from a local paper.
Walk around in the city centre and come to the famous Victoria Square. It is home to the Town Hall, Council House, a giant fountain of a bathing woman and a drab statue of Queen Victoria.
The new pavilion areas are fantastic but you can always go to the David Heath Bar for a quiet drink from April 6 2012. See you there
The Level 5a foyer, usually open to the public, offers a good view over the eastern (city centre) end of Broad Street
A mix of business, restaurants and bars near the canals. Named after the 18th century canal engineer James Brindley...Great place to grab a bite to eat and drink and a lot nicer than nearby Broad St!
It has been suggested Tolkien, who lived nearby as a child, took inspiration from the folly, along with the nearby Waterworks Tower for the two towers.
Severely damaged by a terrible fire in 2003, the National Motorcycle Museum is still home to the world's largest collection of British motorcycles.
Opened in 1939 by Queen Mary and given a five star rating by Penguin Books 2005 'Britain's Best Museums and Galleries', being only one of five to be awarded outside of London.
The nicest station in Birmingham. True, that's not saying much! But it is actually nice.
Also known as St Martin in the Bull Ring. The original was recorded as existing in 1263 but was demolished and rebuilt in 1873 by architect J. A. Chatwin.
A huge flat-surfaced statue of the miserable comedian's visage - not to be confused with Don Corleone.
The property is owned by the National Trust.Access by guided tours only. Call the booking line on 01216667671. Booking line open 1030am-4pm. Property open 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Last tour 3.45pm.
