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- Dina GuerreiroPorto, Portugal240 contributionsIf you ever go to Birmingham, the library is a must see. It's as beautiful as huge. I just don't give it more points because the secret garden wasn't well kept and they took off the Shakespeare statue.Written 28 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LauraDaveJamesSolihull, UK5,223 contributionsWe were pleased to find that the museum had partially reopened after a long closure.
It’s worth calling in if you’re passing but not worth travelling to as only a very small percentage is open. We look forward to the full reopening in the future.Written 10 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Helen TScunthorpe, UK2 contributionsTook my god daughter here (although she was definitely in charge!)
Great to do some Christmas shopping In Person a city that has not been the victim of the ‘death of the high street’’ London is too much for me so the drive to Birmingham was a doddle.
To start with, it is incredibly busy but that’s to be expected, we did the park and ride into the city as we feared the centre would be a nightmare for parking. The parking is pretty expensive inside the bull ring so pleased we did that, also the queue of cars trying to get out of the shopping centre at 18:00 was frightening!
Now to the shops! I thought it was a fantastic Place, Christmas decorations were lovely and it all get very festive! My daughter made a beeline for selfridges, whilst i was allowed to shop in peace and get 90% of my shopping done! The food hall was impressive too- catch up with the daughter then back for round two! Could easily spend most of the day here- so nice to do a full days shopping again and not rely on ordering stuff online!
Doing a big Christmas shop again felt great, tiring but great fun having a Christmas rummage round the shops. Wish we had left more time for the Christmas markets nearbyWritten 2 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LostInTimePittsburgh, PA24,519 contributionsThe gas street basin and the canals are pretty awesome. The canals helped the UK gain wealth and become an industrial leader and are an important part of history. It’s cool they still exist.Written 17 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ToonArmy9Tamworth, UK106 contributionsVisited the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter few times over the years always come back to buy or sell find decent price for selling. Various off Gold shops and watch shops for anyone who’s thinking off visiting here for the first time I’d recommend 10/10Written 12 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris D1 contributionSet next to Birmingham University. The Barber Institute houses artwork by some of the greatest artists to have ever lived, Gainsborough, Van Gogh, Monet,Reubens and Turner to name just a few. I had to go in my wheelchair and once inside there is plenty room to get around. The staff dotted around and managed to answer most of my questions and the ones that they couldn’t offered to find out for future visits. Most of my questions were answered by Simon a very friendly approachable member of staff. My friend and I spent a lovely couple of hours trying to look knowledgeable. My only gripe is the access into the venue, wheelchair users have to use the goods entrance , help is at hand tho.Written 10 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laura69 contributionsOverall this experience was very lovely which is why I’ve given this 4/5. But..
My main critic would be that this was soooooo rushed. So much so that one family requested to have their food wrapped and taken home because we were not given enough time to eat.
We were advised to arrive ten minutes early at 8.50. At 9 we had an elf come to the shutters of a closed store telling us they didn’t know how to open up. We were seated at 9.10 in Fumo (which was decorated festively). So far ten minutes lost and 20 minutes of unnecessary standing around waiting. We were offered basic tea or coffee which was served cold. I requested another and was given tea instead of coffee. The server ran off so fast I couldn’t alert them. Once I got someone to come over they tipped the tea over the table and (without mopping it up) put a fresh cup down of yet again cold coffee. This is 3 times! This is supposed to be a high end place and a server can’t clean up spills or even achieve HOT coffee. Gregg’s can manage this! We then had to eat 3 courses and finish drinks within 45 mins whilst also having entertainment interruptions. So we got first course at 9.15. Third course served at 9.50. Within ten minutes we were asked to go downstairs for Santa’s story. Food was left uneaten no coffee was had (no apple juice was seen either just orange as suggested on the menu).
The entertainment was lovely overall but given the time frame it placed a lot of limitations on everything.
I didn’t want to complain or we would have missed out on things and I didn’t want to spoil the experience for our daughter but for paying over £100 for this there is definitely room for improvements.Written 11 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The TBirmingham, UK29 contributionsA lot of the stolls are empty, it would be really nice if the market was full. Nothing else to say and it should be a bit cleaner on the out side.Written 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gaby BGenoa, Italy515 contributionsBeautiful park for a nice long walk, sitting on the grass to read or do a pick nick.
There is nice cafe and we even had the chance to see some exhibition in the building.Written 11 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David S11 contributionsLickey hills and bilsbury Hill are a great place for some quiet reflection, during the right seasons there are plenty of rabbits, squirrels and woodpeckers, there are also some lovely trails to explore and here these lovely creatures can be found.Written 4 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan MCannock, UK23 contributionsGreat area to spend a day out in Birmingham! Been several times and will be going back again soon, love this part of town and always enjoy a trip back there.Written 16 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Martin M4 contributionsHow about this for a winning combination: FREE admission; loads of fossils and dinosaurs; an exhibition that treats you as an intelligent adult and doesn’t assume you have the IQ of a gnat. This is Lapworth Museum for Geology at Birmingham University – open to the general public.
Today was the first time I have visited and previously resisted going, assuming it would be a tiny room full of rocks covered in a layer of dust. How wrong was I!
A great exhibition that held my interest for well over an hour and there was still more to see. And it is completely FREE.Written 26 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ian SRugby, UK868 contributionsA small Cathedral with no entry charge and some magnificent stained glass windows. A quiet oasis in a busy city makes this a pleasant place to visit. Friendly place too!Written 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steve W2 contributionsVisited for the first time, not many shops. Completed all the shops with 1.5 hours. Few empty units, has a lot more potential. Couple of bargains purchased.Written 27 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NatalieMelbourne, Australia82 contributions伯明翰的景点还挺集中的，1-2天就足够了。
伯明翰图书馆再往前走一点就能看见BCC的大楼
St. Martin's圣马丁教堂 B5 5BB
运河到教堂大概20几分钟，具体看大家怎么逛运河啦
I absolutely hate flying, so I always take the train whenever possible. I recently discovered that you can get a 20% discount by purchasing a railcard on Trainpal and entering the code RC777E. I feel like I’ve missed out on so many savings before! Everyone should check it out when traveling!Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
