Areas of Birmingham

Explore the city’s diverse quarters – from shopping and business to creative and artistic – and everything in between!

Birmingham is a diverse and exciting melting pot. Whether you’re into the latest fashions, foods, bands, thinking, lifestyles or talents, there’s a part of Birmingham where you’ll feel right at home.

Explore the artistic hub of the city in the creative Digbeth and Southside.  Stroll around the canals and enjoy some al freso dining in Brindleyplace or soak up the heritage in Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter.

Walk around Birmingham's city centre and enjoy its open squares and parks and then head to Birmingham Mailbox for some serious shopping.

In Chinatown you’ll discover plenty of places to eat, this is also the location of Birmingham Hippodrome.

At Eastside you'll find Millennium Point and ThinkTank, Birmingham's Science Museum, as well as some of Birmingham’s great student venues.

At nightime head to Broad Street, the Birmingham's Gay Village or Colmore Business District for a cocktail and then finish the night with a curry at Birmingham's famous Balti Triangle.

Just past Westside, you’ll enter Edgbaston Village which is home to some luxurious bars and restaurants including one of our five Michelin starred restaurants.

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Eastside

You'll find great green space and Millennium Point, home to the Thinktank Science…

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Gay Village

A vibrant location overflowing with fabulous bars, clubs and restaurants.

Birmingham Blog

This Week in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks

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There is so much to enjoy in Birmingham and the West Midlands this week! Get ready for a whole load of amazing events, from unique festivals to colourful celebrations. Here are some of our top picks! Want even more? There’s so much to get up to in the region from 4-10 August! Take a look at more…

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Global Art, Local Heart: Melanie’s Story at Ikon Gallery

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Birmingham’s internationally acclaimed Ikon Gallery is more than just a space for art – it’s a canalside landmark where global creativity meets Brummie warmth. Nestled in Brindleyplace and housed in a striking Grade II-listed neo-gothic school building, it’s here that Melanie, the gallery’s artistic…

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Craic On: Our Guide to the Best Irish Pubs in Birmingham

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Birmingham’s Irish pubs are the heart and soul of the city’s social scene, offering live music, hearty laughs, and, of course, perfectly poured pints of Guinness. Whether you have Irish roots, a love for the culture, or just fancy a good old dance, these legendary venues will make you feel like…

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A Weekend in Edgbaston: Birmingham’s Leafy Hidden Gem

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Tucked away just outside Birmingham’s city centre, Edgbaston is the kind of place that quietly shows off – leafy streets, grand old houses, and more hidden gems than you can tick off in a weekend. Here, you can wander through tropical glasshouses, ride a giant pedal swan, sip fine wine, and still…

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