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Birmingham (England) at a Glance

Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. The city is a major international commercial centre and an important transport, retail, events and conference hub. It lies approximately 110 miles northwest of London. Birmingham remains the chief centre of Britainâs light and medium industry and is still sometimes described as âthe city of 1,001 different trades.â Birmingham is home to more than one million people from a range of different cultures and ethnic groups, including the UKâs largest student population outside London. Its friendly population is what makes Birmingham the dynamic, multicultural city that is one of the largest cities in Europe offering a heady mix of galleries, music, restaurants and bars.

Area 267.8 Square Kilometers

Population 1.07 Million

Winter Temperature 4 C

Summer Temperature 17 C

Best Time To Visit April to October

Rail

There are frequent trains to Birmingham New Street in the center of Birmingham from London Euston. Birmingham New Street Station is also a major hub for trains to Wales and throughout the West Midlands and the Northwest. The journey takes about an 1hr 25min.

Birmingham University Tour

Tours are conducted by students currently studying at the University, who will give you an insight into being a student at Birmingham. Tours last approximately forty five minutes to an hour and include all the main facilities on campus, including the Guild of Students, Munrow Sports Centre and Main Library. You can walk round the campus and see the university.

Museum and Art Gallery

There are over 40 galleries to explore that display art, applied art, social history, archaeology and ethnography. The art gallery is famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings, which are part of the largest public Pre-Raphaelite collection in the world. You can also see art and objects spanning seven centuries of European and World history and culture. This includes Greeks, Romans and Ancient Egypt.

Cadbury World

Cadbury World is a visitor attraction created and run by the Cadbury chocolate company. They have managed to turn a chocolate factory into a fun visit for kids and adults. With fourteen amazing zones, thereâs so much to see and do for the whole family. From learning how your favourite confectionery is made and uncovering the fascinating story of Cadbury chocolate, to playing in chocolate rain and adding your favourite treat to a delicious pot of warm liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk.

Bullring

One of the largest shopping centres in the UK, Bullring is right in the heart of the city centre. There are over 160 of the most imaginative and desirable shops for you to explore and the iconic Selfridges department store which stocks all your favourite designers, the latest brands and is home to the world famous Food Hall.

New Street

Thereâs plenty to grab your attention including Jack Wills, The Body Shop, Primark and Watches of Switzerland. Narrow streets with brilliant names snake off to unearth hidden gems. Thereâs the unique independent boutique Disorder on Needless Alley, Jigsaw and M.A.C on Cannon Street, and two of Birminghamâs specialist independent fashion retailers in Autograph and âa tooâ on Ethel Street.

The Mailbox

The Mailbox shopping centre is pure indulgence where famed fashion and lifestyle design clash head on with contemporary art and fine furnishings. Youâll enjoy a relaxed sky-lit haven of elegance and innovation. Cosmopolitan canal side restaurants or cafÃ© bars with stunning views are available here.