Welcome to Birmingham this summer with Monarch

Shakespeare's England

History also comes alive in Stratford upon Avon. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the guardian of five houses connected to the playwright’s life and family, including the house where he was born.

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More Culture

Whether you like modern or traditional art, festivals or stage performances, Birmingham will have the ideal entertainment. We are the only UK city to have its own royal ballet and symphony orchestra. And with the world’s largest collection of pre-Raphaelite art and the world-famous Anglo-Saxon hoard, the busiest theatre in Europe and the new Library of Birmingham that has really made a mark on the worldwide arts scene, you’ll be amazed at what you can discover in Birmingham.

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More Heritage

From jewellers, churches and the origins of Cadbury’s chocolate, to the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, Birmingham's history has created some outstanding heritage attractions to discover, explore and enjoy.

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More Attractions

There are attractions for all ages in Birmingham, from Cadbury World, the home of the famous chocolate maker to BBC Birmingham, which lets you take a behind-the-scenes tour of the studios and have a go yourself at presenting the news. For something more adventurous take a day out at one of the region’s theme parks or get behind the wheel with a Jaguar Land Rover driving experience. And in the nearby regions, explore Shakespeare’s England and the historic and spellbinding Warwick Castle.

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More Food

Birmingham’s reputation as a foodie city continues to grow. The city centre alone has over 200 restaurants serving nearly 30 different cuisines. We also have more Michelin starred restaurants than any other English regional city, as well as local producers, farmer’s markets, fantastic food events and more!

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More Accommodation

Whether you’re looking for luxury or budget, we’ve got the right place for you to lay your head after a busy day. There are nearly 30,000 bedrooms in and around the city centre, so if you want serviced apartments, a boutique hotel in the city centre, or something more exclusive on the outside of the city, you will find it in Birmingham.

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More Sport

Birmingham is renowned across the world as the destination for competitive sport. If you enjoy the thrill of live sporting action then a visit to Birmingham is a must, we have hosted more World championships than any other UK city.

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More Shopping

Birmingham and the region is the home of shopping with flag ship department stores, the high street and independents boutiques, the region caters for all tastes and budgets. And with a retail revolution arriving in 2015, there has never been a more exciting time to visit the city. And don’t forget the historic Jewellery Quarter, home to retailers and workshops selling some of the finest jewellery in the world, where you can also commission your own design. Read More