Hotels near Birmingham, England
The city of Birmingham in the West Midlands is the second most populated city in
England, behind the city of London, with a population of over 1 million people.
Birmingham is also the fourth-most visited city by foreign visitors in the UK, so
there is plenty to see and do such as
Stratford Upon Avon,
Birmingham NEC,
Birmingham Bull Ring,
Gas Street,
Cadbury World,
Drayton Manor Theme Park
and
Tamworth Snow Dome.
Brook Hotels have two hotels near Birmingham which are:
Marston Farm Hotel
and
Honiley Court Hotel.
Shopping in Birmingham
Shopping is well catered for in Birmingham which is no surprise at it is considered
to be one of the best places to shop in the UK, behind London and Scotland. The
£500 million Bullring shopping centre with its curved exterior is the busiest
in the UK and its 160 shops include Debenhams, Selfridges and Apple.
Attracting people from all over the world to browse shop in fashion, audio &
visual, books and music, toys and sports equipment, there is everything you could
possibly need at the Bullring and you can easily spend a full day here. Fashion
brands such as All Saints, French Connection, Karen Millen, Lacoste and Zara can
be found at the Bullring, and for the premium brands The Mailbox shopping centre
includes Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Bang & Olufsen and Harvey Nichols.
Jewellery Shopping in Birmingham
It's not just shopping centres either, Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter
is a conservation area and is the UK's number one jewellery destination and dates
back over 250 years. Described as a unique historic environment in England, there
are over 200 listed buildings in the area which is fascinating to wander around,
and the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is worth a visit with free daily guided
tours. The Jewellery Quarter produces over 40% of the UK's jewellery.
Restaurants in Birmingham
After a hard days shopping, why not dine in style? Birmingham is the only English
city outside London to have 3 Michelin star restaurants. If you plan to visit Birmingham
from overseas then you may be able to fly to the impressive Birmingham International
Airport – the sixth busiest airport in the UK, or if you are travelling by car use
the excellent road network which includes the M6 motorway. There are extensive bus
routes in and around Birmingham (some routes have up to 272 stops!) which means
getting around Birmingham and its various attractions is quick, easy and cheap.
Birmingham also has an excellent canal system with 35 miles of canals within the
city, a unique and interesting way of getting about and Venice a little nearer to
home!
Birmingham Football Clubs
Birmingham is home to the two premier league football clubs Aston Villa and Birmingham
City FC. Enjoy a stadium tour, match or best of all a local derby match between
the two clubs.
Museums in Birmingham
Birmingham is rife with culture – there are 6 free museums including the Birmingham
Museum and Art Gallery as well as a whooping 43 libraries across the city.
Birmingham Music and Comedy Venues
The town hall provides outstanding acoustics and accommodates pop, rock and comedy
acts and regularly plays host to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).
Stately Homes near Birmingham
The recently re-opened Jacobean style stately home Aston Hall, the elegant 18th
century Soho House, the timber framed Blakesley Hall and Sarehole Mill are all great
historic sites that have their own story to tell.
Birmingham Zoo
The Birmingham Nature Centre is home to over 130 different species of animals, including
red pandas, meerkats, lemurs, snakes and lizards, and a great day out in Birmingham
for all the family.
Tourist Attractions in Birmingham and near by ...
Hotels Near Birmingham...
Marston Farm Hotel
Marston Farm Hotel
Bodymoor Heath
Sutton Coldfield
Warwickshire
B76 9JD
Phone:
+44 (0)1827 872133
Fax:
+44 (0)1827 875043
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley Court Hotel
Honiley
near Warwick
Warwickshire
CV8 1NP
Phone:
+44 (0)1926 484 234
Fax:
+44 (0)1926 484474