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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Digbeth

Digbeth

Formerly the industrial heartlands of the City of a Thousand Trades, Digbeth is now…

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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

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A Slow January Day in Birmingham and the West Midlands

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January doesn’t always call for reinvention. It can also be the perfect time to slow down and reconnect. Whether you choose to spend the day entirely in Birmingham or let it gently unfold across the wider West Midlands, this is a version of January that resists pressure. So picture this: It’s the…

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Good morning, Birmingham! The Caledonian Sleeper Stops Here

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As of 15 January 2026, the Caledonian Sleeper stops at Birmingham International on its overnight journey between Scotland and London Euston, making it easier than ever for Scottish travellers to wake up in the heart of the West Midlands. It’s the first big timetable update the Sleeper has had in…

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

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January is the perfect time to reset, unwind, and ease into the new year — and Birmingham and the West Midlands offer a fantastic line-up of cultural experiences to help you do just that. From spectacular musical performances and theatre productions to inspiring exhibitions, there’s plenty to enjoy…

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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! Whether you’re searching for a magical theatre experience, an inspiring glimpse into artistic history, family-friendly Christmas fun, or a night of iconic Ibiza beats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. At The Old Rep…

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Christmas Traditions in Brum and Beyond

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There’s something truly magical about Christmas in Birmingham… As early as the 1880s, Birmingham has transformed its streets into a twinkling winter wonderland. In fact, Charles Dickens gave the first public reading of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Birmingham Town Hall on 27 December, 1853. Nearly…

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