We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Birmingham

Free Newsletter

Interested in Birmingham?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Birmingham each week.

Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Travel Destinations
Hotels

Things to do in Birmingham

Attractions (155)

Tours (6)

Nightlife (22)

Shopping (17)

Hotels travellers are raving about...

All hotels in Birmingham (140)
Free Guide to Birmingham
Get your guide to the top local hotels, restaurants and things to do
Free Birmingham Guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Grab it and Go!

Birmingham weather essentials

Month
High
Low
Jun
64°F 17°C
48°F 8°C
Jul
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Aug
69°F 20°C
52°F 11°C
Sep
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
56°F 13°C
43°F 6°C
Nov
48°F 8°C
36°F 2°C
More weather for Birmingham
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground
Traveller recommended attractions
Big Brum
Map
Ranked #71 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Birmingham's 19th-century Council House with its distinctive clock tower is called "Big Brum," since it is a replica of... more » Owner description: Birmingham's 19th-century Council House with its distinctive clock tower is called "Big Brum," since it is a replica of London's famous "Big Ben" clock tower. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Custard Factory
Map
Ranked #72 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 8 reviews

The Custard Factory The Custard Factory is located in Digbeth, Birmingham, it has lots of independent shops and restaurants run by local people. On Saturdays there is a Vintage... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Theatres
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Three Wise Men
Three Wise Men
Map | Photos
Ranked #73 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This distinctive, gold-colored statue is of Birmingham's three great industrialists and entrepreneurs who contributed greatly... more » Owner description: This distinctive, gold-colored statue is of Birmingham's three great industrialists and entrepreneurs who contributed greatly to the city's prosperity during the 18th century: Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Broomey Croft Children's Farm
Ranked #74 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Fun for all the family, feed the friendly animals, take a ride on the farms tractor. Indoor and outdoor play, sandpit, gift... more » Owner description: Fun for all the family, feed the friendly animals, take a ride on the farms tractor. Indoor and outdoor play, sandpit, gift shop and tea rooms. « less
Attraction type  Farms
The Ballroom Birmingham
Map
Ranked #75 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Nelson's Statue
Map
Ranked #76 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Erected in 1809, this was the first monument erected in tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the famous hero of Trafalgar and... more » Owner description: Erected in 1809, this was the first monument erected in tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the famous hero of Trafalgar and the scourge of Napoleon's fleet. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Oak House Park and Museum
Oak House Park and Museum
| Photos
Ranked #77 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
John Wesley once preached at this 16th-century gabled timber-framed building, one of the finest of its kind in Britain.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Rotunda
Rotunda
Map | Photos
Ranked #78 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This is Birmingham's most distinctive and famous building due to its cylindrical shape towering twenty stories.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Map
Ranked #79 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  103.3 miles from city centre
Iron Man
Map
Ranked #80 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Standing almost twenty feet high, this metal sculpture erected in 1993 depicts a stylized human figure bound like a mummy and... more » Owner description: Standing almost twenty feet high, this metal sculpture erected in 1993 depicts a stylized human figure bound like a mummy and leaning slightly to one side. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Cole Valley / Project Kingfisher
Map
Ranked #81 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: A city project to regenerate the Cole Valley that provides a series of scenic river walks, giving the local people and... more » Owner description: A city project to regenerate the Cole Valley that provides a series of scenic river walks, giving the local people and visitors a chance to enjoy this valuable natural resource. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Boer War Memorial
Map
Ranked #82 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Memorial in the shape of a bronze frame around a beaten copper sheet, which contains the raised inscription of the names of... more » Owner description: Memorial in the shape of a bronze frame around a beaten copper sheet, which contains the raised inscription of the names of those who died during the Boer War. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Gas Hall Exhibition Gallery
Map
Ranked #83 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Part of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this Victorian building is so named since it was once occupied by the main gas... more » Owner description: Part of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this Victorian building is so named since it was once occupied by the main gas company in the city and the place where local people went to pay their gas bills. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Small Heath Park
Ranked #84 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located about a mile from Birmingham's city center, this 43-acre park was donated to the city by Mrs. Louisa Ryland in the... more » Owner description: Located about a mile from Birmingham's city center, this 43-acre park was donated to the city by Mrs. Louisa Ryland in the 1870s, and today plays host to various events, fairs and bonfires throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Broadfield House Glass Museum
Map
Ranked #85 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located in a charming Georgian town house, this museum features world-famous collections of British glass from the 18th... more » Owner description: Located in a charming Georgian town house, this museum features world-famous collections of British glass from the 18th century to present day. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
Victoria Law Courts
Map
Ranked #86 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Queen Victoria herself laid the foundation stone in 1887 for this magnificent terracotta building that is lavishly decorated... more » Owner description: Queen Victoria herself laid the foundation stone in 1887 for this magnificent terracotta building that is lavishly decorated with sculptures and other architectural details. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Government Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Sleeping Giant
Map
Ranked #87 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
This eye-catching sculpture is sure to turn heads: it's a large iron head that lies on its side along the roadside.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Birmingham Tickets and Tourist Information
Map
Ranked #88 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Stop in at this tourist information bureau for up-to-date maps, brochures, sightseeing tips and accommodations in the... more » Owner description: Stop in at this tourist information bureau for up-to-date maps, brochures, sightseeing tips and accommodations in the Birmingham area. « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Tours
Distance  7.1 miles from city centre
Perrott's Folly
Map
Ranked #89 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1758 by John Perrott as an observatory, this 96-foot gothic-style tower offers panoramic views of Birmingham and the... more » Owner description: Built in 1758 by John Perrott as an observatory, this 96-foot gothic-style tower offers panoramic views of Birmingham and the surrounding countryside. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Birmingham Railway Museum
Ranked #90 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: This museum will thrill railroad buffs with its excellent collection of locomotives including the GWR "Castle" class, an LMS... more » Owner description: This museum will thrill railroad buffs with its excellent collection of locomotives including the GWR "Castle" class, an LMS "Jubilee" class engine and three GWR Pannier tank locomotives. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Balti Restaurant Association
Map
Ranked #91 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
A huge group of Pakistani restaurants situated on Ladypool Road, Moseley Road, Stoney Lane and Stratford Road.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Chamberlain Clock
Ranked #92 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located on the campus of the University of Birmingham, this 100-meter-high clock tower commemorates the University's first... more » Owner description: Located on the campus of the University of Birmingham, this 100-meter-high clock tower commemorates the University's first Chancellor, Joseph Chamberlain. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Castle Bromwich Gardens
Map
Ranked #93 of 155 Attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Take a leisurely stroll through these walled gardens that have been restored to their original 18th-century splendor, and... more » Owner description: Take a leisurely stroll through these walled gardens that have been restored to their original 18th-century splendor, and explore the Summer House, Holly Walk and mysterious Maze. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  5.3 miles from city centre
Five Ways Clock
Map
Owner description: Located on Five Ways, a busy traffic intersection, this neo-Gothic, cast-iron clock stands about twenty feet high, dark green... more » Owner description: Located on Five Ways, a busy traffic intersection, this neo-Gothic, cast-iron clock stands about twenty feet high, dark green in color with lovely gold detail. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
Acocks Green Bowl
Map | Photos
Attraction type  Bowling Alleys
Distance  4.2 miles from city centre
Megazone
Map
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  4.1 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
Birmingham Lifeguards
Map
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics
Distance  14.4 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Ltd.
Map
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum
Map
Owner description: This specialty museum is located in a former tram depot, which features buses, trucks and tramcars of yesteryear in authentic... more » Owner description: This specialty museum is located in a former tram depot, which features buses, trucks and tramcars of yesteryear in authentic settings. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
Birmingham Pub Bombings Memorial
Map
A small and refined memorial to the 21 people who lost their lives in the 1974 pub bombings by IRA terrorists.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Be the first to review this attraction
Birmingham
What's Nearby:
Click map pins for more information.
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family holidays start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »