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Symphony Hall
Ranked #1 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 155 reviews
Owner description: Home of the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this structure is acclaimed as the "finest concert hall in Europe," due to... more » Owner description: Home of the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this structure is acclaimed as the "finest concert hall in Europe," due to its perfect acoustics and floating base designed to minimize vibration from the outside. « less
Attraction type  Symphonies
Electric Cinema
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Ranked #2 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews

The Electric Cinema is a cinema and sound recording facility in Birmingham, England. It opened in Station Street in 1909, showing its first silent film on 27 December of that... more »

Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Birmingham Back to Backs
Birmingham Back to Backs
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Ranked #3 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 127 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Thinktank Planetarium
Thinktank Planetarium
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Ranked #4 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
The UK's first purpose-built digital planetarium and one of the top 10 busiest small planetariums in the world.
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton
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Ranked #5 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owned by the National Trust, this medieval manor house has seen little change since it was built in 1633.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  9.9 miles from city centre
Birmingham Hippodrome
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Ranked #6 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
The Pen Room
The Pen Room
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Ranked #7 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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Ranked #8 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews
Owner description: Since 1886, this museum and gallery contains large collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as paintings by many... more » Owner description: Since 1886, this museum and gallery contains large collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as paintings by many other Victorian artists whose works are hard to find in metropolitan areas. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Winterbourne House and Garden
Winterbourne House and Garden
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Ranked #9 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven... more » Owner description: Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Aston Hall
Aston Hall
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Ranked #10 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: Built around 1618, this was the last conventional Jacobean house erected in England, which today features fine 17th-century... more » Owner description: Built around 1618, this was the last conventional Jacobean house erected in England, which today features fine 17th-century architectural detail including plasterwork, woodwork and chimneypieces. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
National Motorcycle Museum
National Motorcycle Museum
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Ranked #11 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: The National Motorcycle Museums award winning facilities provides a truly unique venue for your conference, seminar, banquet... more » Owner description: The National Motorcycle Museums award winning facilities provides a truly unique venue for your conference, seminar, banquet or function. Breathtaking displays of literally hundreds of fully restored British motorcycles are on hand to provide an extra attraction to your delegates. We aim to offer more than a unique venue, however. We know that the success of any function is dependent upon the backing and support of an experienced and caring staff. 13 luxuriously appointed and newly renovated suites, ranging from just 5 to up to 1000 delegates offer the flexibility to suite most requirements. The National Motorcycle Museum is at the hub of the country’s motorway system and rail network, with Birmingham International railway station just five-minutes taxi ride away. Access from everywhere within the UK is direct and overseas visitors praise the excellent international services provided at Birmingham Airport, which is less than two miles in distance away. The National Exhibition Centre is also near the Museum complex and we offer vast car parking facilities.Many of our clients are ‘blue-chip’ companies from home and overseas. They come back to us time after time – we know you will too, and look forward to seeing you to discuss your requirements in the near future. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  8.8 miles from city centre
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
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Ranked #12 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1932, this institute has acquired an outstanding collection of Old Master and 19th-century art, which includes... more » Owner description: Founded in 1932, this institute has acquired an outstanding collection of Old Master and 19th-century art, which includes masterpieces by Simone Martini, Bellini, Rubens, Murillo and Gainsborough. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
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Ranked #13 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: Discover the skill of the jeweler's craft and enjoy a unique tour of an original jewelry factory, which traces the 200-year... more » Owner description: Discover the skill of the jeweler's craft and enjoy a unique tour of an original jewelry factory, which traces the 200-year history of the ancient crafting skills that made Birmingham the center of the British jewelry industry. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Neighbourhoods; History Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Coughton Court
Ranked #14 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Located in the historic home of the Throckmorton family since the 15th century, this interesting museum tells the story of... more » Owner description: Located in the historic home of the Throckmorton family since the 15th century, this interesting museum tells the story of the notorious Gunpowder Plot of 1605. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Cannon Hill Park
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Ranked #15 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: This park features historic gardens that have been influenced by the gardenesque style of planting, which features exotic... more » Owner description: This park features historic gardens that have been influenced by the gardenesque style of planting, which features exotic plants brought to the British Isles from all parts of the world. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Gas Street Basin
Gas Street Basin
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Ranked #16 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Once a thriving port, this area where several canals meet offers colorful canal boats, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Shakespeare Express
Shakespeare Express
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Ranked #17 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Take a fast trip on this nostalgic steam train from Birmingham to its historical and famous neighbor, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
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Ranked #18 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  7.9 miles from city centre
Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
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Ranked #19 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: Fifteen acres of glorious landscaped gardens with over 7000 plants, shrubs and trees including many rare species. Close to... more » Owner description: Fifteen acres of glorious landscaped gardens with over 7000 plants, shrubs and trees including many rare species. Close to Birmingham city centre, this hidden tranquil setting also has four glasshouses taking the visitor from the hot steamy heat of the Tropical rainforest with its rich vegetation, through to the Sub-Tropical House with its stunning palms and tree ferns. The visitor moves through to the Mediterranean House, with its citrus plants and bright conservatory-type blooms - and finally to the stark contrast of the Arid House with desert climate and stunning cacti. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Birmingham Nature Centre
Birmingham Nature Centre
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Ranked #20 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: A favorite of animal lovers and small children, this is home to goats, sheep, pigs, beavers and otters, featuring a nature... more » Owner description: A favorite of animal lovers and small children, this is home to goats, sheep, pigs, beavers and otters, featuring a nature center with a Lilliput Village of small animals. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Thinktank Science Museum
Thinktank Science Museum
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Ranked #21 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 136 reviews
Owner description: Thinktank is Birmingham's unique and award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point in the heart of the city.  This... more » Owner description: Thinktank is Birmingham's unique and award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point in the heart of the city.  This exciting attraction offers ten galleries of historical artefacts, modern interactives and fantastic futuristic facts. You can explore everything from aircraft and steam engines to intestines and taste buds - and even emotional robots!  Thinktank is like nothing you've ever seen before and will stimulate your mind whatever your age. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
IMAX Cinema Millennium Point
IMAX Cinema Millennium Point
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Ranked #22 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: A visit to the IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point, Birmingham is an entertainment experience unlike anything else! With the... more » Owner description: A visit to the IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point, Birmingham is an entertainment experience unlike anything else! With the largest movie screen in the Midlands - as high as a 5-story building and as wide as 4 buses - and 42 speakers of digital surround, you won’t look at a trip to the cinema in the same way again. « less
Attraction type  Cinemas
Old Iron Bridge
Old Iron Bridge
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Ranked #23 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
The world’s first iron bridge is located in Ironbridge, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution.
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Crescent Theatre
Crescent Theatre
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Ranked #24 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Grand Prix Karting
Grand Prix Karting
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Ranked #25 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Race Car Tracks
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Birmingham Town Hall and Council House
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Ranked #26 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Birmingham boasts two notable buildings in Victoria Square: Town Hall, built in 1834 and modeled after Rome's Temple of... more » Owner description: Birmingham boasts two notable buildings in Victoria Square: Town Hall, built in 1834 and modeled after Rome's Temple of Castor and Pollux; and The Council House (circa 1878,) which is the seat of local government in Birmingham. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Lickey Hills Country Park
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Ranked #27 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: A favorite area for hikers and mountain bikers, this 524-acre park consists of many trees, marshes and trees including a wide... more » Owner description: A favorite area for hikers and mountain bikers, this 524-acre park consists of many trees, marshes and trees including a wide variety of wildlife. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  8.2 miles from city centre
Sheldon Country Park
Sheldon Country Park
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Ranked #28 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This 96-acre working farm brings the country right to city dwellers offering guided nature walks and other popular events.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  5.6 miles from city centre
National Sea Life Centre
National Sea Life Centre
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Ranked #29 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews
Owner description: Dive and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep as you journey through the amazing... more » Owner description: Dive and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep as you journey through the amazing underwater world of SEA LIFE Brimingham. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks. To get any closer you'll have to get wet! « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
International Convention Centre
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Ranked #30 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
This impressive conference venue is located in Birmingham, in the heart of England’s industrial West Midlands.
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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