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| Birmingham. Birmingham is the cultural centre of the | | | | you’ll be spoilt for choice when you see the |
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| As a city, Birmingham is packed with places to visit, | | | | Opus Restaurant: Seasonal and regional are the |
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| Birmingham Cathedral: Built in 1725, this is one of the | | | | sourced. |
| city’s most beautiful historic buildings, complete | | | | When it comes to finding somewhere to stay in |
| with four Pre-Raphaelite stained-glass windows. | | | | Birmingham, the only problem you’ll experience |
| The Royal Air Force Museum: Treat yourself to a | | | | with Birmingham is the amount of options available |
| stunning display of aviation history and witness over | | | | – so many, in fact, that you’ll be spoilt for |
| seventy aircraft situated within three separate wartime | | | | choice! Short breaks and long stays are catered for in |
| hangars. You’ll see Spitfires, Hurricanes, | | | | hotels and guesthouses in the city centre or on the |
| Vulcans and more. | | | | outskirts. Further, the prices range from the |
| Cadbury’s World: One of the country’s | | | | immediately affordable to more expensive and |
| biggest and most popular museums. You’ll find | | | | luxurious rooms. If you’re looking for an |
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| originated in South America, as well as seeing a | | | | plenty of options ranging from campsites to |
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| Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Witness a | | | | you’ll find yourself pampered into luxury. |
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| Egyptian mummies to a wooden toy collection for the | | | | day, you’ll discover that the city comes alive at |
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| largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the | | | | around. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing sit |
| world. | | | | down and drink, or want to party away the small |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens: An astonishing fifteen | | | | hours, you’ll doubtlessly discover the ideal |
| acres of beautiful gardens are available for exploration, | | | | venue. The Nightingale Club, located in the heart of the |
| as well as four glasshouses containing exotic plants. | | | | city centre, has three levels incorporating numerous |
| When it comes to finding something to do, you’ll | | | | bars, discos, a restaurant and a games room. |
| find that Birmingham has it covered. Some ideal places | | | | Meanwhile, The Jam House is a nightclub supported by |
| for pursuits include: | | | | music maestro Jools Holland, and holds up to 600 |
| The Ackers: If your family’s into sport, then | | | | people. Alternatively, Rick’s Garden |
| enjoy taking part in a variety of activities including | | | | Café & Bar in Birmingham offers you the |
| climbing, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding and more. | | | | opportunity to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine under the |
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| be more convenient. | | | | just what Birmingham has to offer as a city. |
| Second City Canal Cruises: Enjoy cruising down the | | | | There’s something to keep you occupied |
| Birmingham canals and buy gifts from the souvenir | | | | whatever your interest, with a whole range of different |
| shop. | | | | cultural activities. If you’re traditional, you’ll |
| The National Sea Life Centre: Witness over sixty | | | | enjoy visiting the city’s many museums and art |
| displays of exotic marine life, and find yourself | | | | galleries, and learning about Birmingham’s |
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| fish and sharks too. | | | | discover attractions that have proved to be popular |
| Newbrook Farm Experience: Visit a working farm and | | | | with thousands of children while in Birmingham. Eating, |
| keep an eye out for the many rare breeds of animals | | | | shopping, seeing and doing… all four bases are |
| that include cattle, hens, pigs, ponies and goats. | | | | covered when you come to Birmingham. |
| Woodgate Valley Country Park: The perfect place for | | | | Hotels in Birmingham |
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| There’s something for the kids too, with a farm, | | | | City Inn Birmingham |
| play area and a fun pony-trekking centre. | | | | Campanile Hotel - Birmingham |
| If you’re feeling hungry after touring Birmingham, | | | | Copthorne Hotel Birmingham |
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| its culinary diversity – meaning that you’ll | | | | Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport |
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| cuisine from India and China, and all of | | | | Days Inn Birmingham East |
| Birmingham’s eateries are in easily accessible | | | | Britannia Hotel Birmingham |
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| three-course meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant | | | | Central Guest House |
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| small selection of the city’s eating-places: | | | | Heath Lodge Hotel |
| City Café Birmingham: Service, style and | | | | Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham NEC |
| ambience are on the menu at this top-rated restaurant | | | | Novotel Birmingham Airport |
| that offers a la carte menus, a famous Sunday lunch | | | | Hagley Court Hotel |
| buffer and a vegetarian garden. Enjoy a live Jazz | | | | Apollo Hotel |
| band every Thursday evening. | | | | Corus hotel Birmingham South |
| Metro Bar & Grill: Free-range meats are the order | | | | Bridge House Hotel |
| of the day here, along with a comprehensive fish | | | | Fairlawns At Aldridge(Best Western) |
| board that changes daily. Metro also serves a range | | | | RAMADA BIRMINGHAM (FORMERLEY DAYS |
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