Located in West Midlands, Birmingham is 126 miles northwest of London and is the second largest city in the UK. It has an urban area of 231 sqm and a metro population of 3.7 million people. It is nicknamed “Venice of England” or one of the “Venice of the North” because of the many canals running through the city. Evidence suggest human activity dating back to 10,000 years ago. First settlement is believed to be around 600 by the Anglo Saxon and since then has grown rapidly in the next 1400 years through immigration and innovation. Over the last 200 years the city rose from market town into one of the fastest growing city in the UK, particularly in manufacturing and automotive industries. Today it is a European centre and shopping destination, as well as home to several good universities including University of Birmingham. This is a vibrant, fun and bustling city, with many things to do, to see and a wide diversity of cultures. Don’t forget to take a ride through the canals.

Airport and Train Station

Birmingham Airport and Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street.

Recommended Hotels

Hyatt Regency, Genting, La Tour, Indigo, Staying Cool Serviced Apartments, Marriott, Radisson Blu, Staybridge Suites, Park Regis, Forest of Arden Marriott, Jonathans, Clover Spa and Eaton

Recommended Restaurants

Adams, Purnells, Simpsons, Carters of Moseley, Edmunds Bistro de Luxe, Andersons Bar & Grill, Lasan, Juju’s Café, Viceroy, Saba Persian, Fiesta Del Asado, Wilderness, Byzantium, Water’s, Rico Libre Tapas and MODU.

Recommended Sites

Birmingham Museum and At Gallery, Cadbury World, National See Life Centre, Gas Street Basin, Aston Hall, Aston Park, St Martin in the Bull Ring, Soho House, Hall of Memory, Oratory, St Phillips Cathedral and St Chad’s Cathedral.