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What's On

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Half Term in Birmingham

Annual festivals

Art & Exhibitions

Concerts & Gigs

Food & Drink events

Sporting events

Regular Sporting Fixtures

Theatre & Performance

Submit Events & Venues

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Balti and Indian Restaurants

Bottomless brunching

Halal Restaurants

Pubs & Bars

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Rooftop bars in Birmingham

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Black Owned Restaurants

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Shopping

Arcades and Independents

Bullring & Grand Central

Custard Factory

Digbeth & Markets

Jewellery Quarter

Mailbox Birmingham

McArthurGlen West Midlands

Selfridges & Co

Inspire Me

Areas of Birmingham

Colmore Business District

Edgbaston Village

The Birmingham Balti

The Jewellery Quarter

Westside & Broad Street

Competitions and offers

Win 2 Tickets to Yakinori Sushi School

Terms and Conditions - Win 2 tickets to Yakinori Sushi School

England's Waterways

Explore the West Midlands

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Itineraries

A budget friendly two days in Birmingham

A two day itinerary in Brindleyplace

An historic two days in the West Midlands

Explore family friendly attractions and cultural gems near the utilita arena

Seasons

Autumn in Birmingham

Spring in Birmingham

Summer in Birmingham

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Recommended for

Film & TV buffs/ SetJetters

Gamers and experiential seekers

Romance / Valentines

Plan

Accessible Birmingham

Sustainable Tourism

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Birmingham's Clean Air Zone

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Coaches & Coach parking

Fly from the USA to Birmingham

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Driving in Birmingham

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West Midlands Travel Trade Guide

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England's Waterways

Adventure is out there

Escape to the city

Things To Do

Activities

Food & Drink Activities

Gardens, Parks & Countryside

Sports Activities

Attractions In Birmingham

Culture & Heritage

Family-Friendly Attractions

Free Things to do in Birmingham

Merlin Entertainments

Museums & Galleries

Unique Attractions

Entertainment

Music & Nightlife

Tours & Sightseeing

Cycling Tours in Birmingham

Special interest

Walking tours in Birmingham

New in Birmingham

West Midland Anniversaries to Celebrate

What's On

What's on this weekend?

What's on this month in Birmingham?

Half Term in Birmingham

Annual festivals

Art & Exhibitions

Concerts & Gigs

Food & Drink events

Sporting events

Regular Sporting Fixtures

Theatre & Performance

Submit Events & Venues

Food & Drink

Balti and Indian Restaurants

Bottomless brunching

Halal Restaurants

Pubs & Bars

Cocktail bars in Birmingham

Rooftop bars in Birmingham

Restaurants

Restaurants in Brindleyplace

Restaurants in the Mailbox

Black Owned Restaurants

Stay

B&Bs

Caravans and Campsites

Hotels

Hotels near Birmingham Airport

Serviced Apartments

Shopping

Arcades and Independents

Bullring & Grand Central

Custard Factory

Digbeth & Markets

Jewellery Quarter

Mailbox Birmingham

McArthurGlen West Midlands

Selfridges & Co

Inspire Me

Areas of Birmingham

Colmore Business District

Edgbaston Village

The Birmingham Balti

The Jewellery Quarter

Westside & Broad Street

Competitions and offers

Win 2 Tickets to Yakinori Sushi School

Terms and Conditions - Win 2 tickets to Yakinori Sushi School

England's Waterways

Explore the West Midlands

Coventry

Things to See & Do in Coventry

Shopping in Coventry

Sports & Outdoors in Coventry

Dudley

Things to See & Do in Dudley

Food & Drink in Dudley

Tours and Sightseeing in Dudley

Rugby

Sandwell

Food & Drink in Sandwell

Things to See & Do in Sandwell

Solihull

Book Accommodation in Solihull

Shopping in Solihull

Food & Drink in Solihull

Things to See and Do in Solihull

Sports & Outdoors in Solihull

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Country

Walsall

Things to See and Do in Walsall

Food & Drink in Walsall

Sports & Outdoors in Walsall

Book Accommodation in Walsall

Wolverhampton

Things to See & Do in Wolverhampton

Food & Drink in Wolverhampton

Book Accommodation in Wolverhampton

Sports & Outdoors in Wolverhampton

Shopping in Wolverhampton

Itineraries

A budget friendly two days in Birmingham

A two day itinerary in Brindleyplace

An historic two days in the West Midlands

Explore family friendly attractions and cultural gems near the utilita arena

Seasons

Autumn in Birmingham

Spring in Birmingham

Summer in Birmingham

Winter in Birmingham

Recommended for

Film & TV buffs/ SetJetters

Gamers and experiential seekers

Romance / Valentines

Plan

Accessible Birmingham

Sustainable Tourism

Free membership to Green Tourism

Travel

Birmingham Airport

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone

Car parks & Vehicle hire

Coaches & Coach parking

Fly from the USA to Birmingham

Public Transport

Taxis

Train

Driving in Birmingham

FAQs

Maps, Brochures & Guides

Download our Visitor Map

West Midlands Travel Trade Guide

Wifi

Birmingham Blog

Latest News

Subscribe to our newsletter

West Midlands Visitor Survey

Travel Trade

Travel Trade Guide

Travel Trade Toolkit

Downloadable maps

Download the Travel Trade Toolkit

Images & Videos

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Maps

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England's Waterways

Adventure is out there

Escape to the city

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