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

100 Days of Creativity: City Curator Highlights, Week 10

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By Alex Nicholson-Evans Before I get into my recommendations for week 10 I’m thrilled to share the results of The Open - a new art competition from Colmore BID and Central BID. Overall Winner: “Nature’s Embrace” 2023 by Ava Khera Highly Commended: “Rotunders” 2024 by David Collier People’s…

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100 Days of Creativity: City Curator Highlights, Week 9

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By Alex Nicholson-Evans July has to be one of the best months in Brum and week 9 of the 100 days of creativity is another example of the incredible breadth of creativity in this city. Here are my four recommendation for 15 - 21 July: The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival Across Birmingham 19-28…

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3 Things to do in Birmingham and the West Midlands from 15-21 July

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Next week, Birmingham and the West Midlands are jam-packed with a range of exciting events! From exhilarating family-friendly music festivals to vibrant cultural gatherings, make sure you’re there to experience the summer fun. Here are some of our top picks! Jewellery Quarter Festival - Jewellery…

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