6 Days in Birmingham: What to Do and See in Birmingham

Day 1 | Morning

Cadbury World

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,9:00am-4:30pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 18 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham

Cadbury World of Chocolate is one of Birmingham's larger leisure tourist attractions, where you can learn about the history of the Cadbury Company, relive classic Cadbury commercials from decades past, and even visit the chocolate production line to see how it's made. In the pavilion, you can also see artworks made of chocolate, such as high heels, crowns, animal models, etc., which are very delicate and have the feeling of "Charlie's Chocolate Factory". It is especially suitable for bringing children to play here. You can take a very interesting chocolate tunnel tour bus and watch 4D movies. There are often chocolate delivery sessions along the way, you can eat while playing, and you will also receive a cup of fresh hot chocolate before the end of the tour.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: what an amazing experince it was. you know when you close when you can smell the chocolate. the tour is a great experince i love that fact thay i can taste the chocolate. the store is like heaven, i would will be going back again soon.

Trip.com User: great family day out and it’s fun to learn about the chocolate and taste all the samples along the tour plus u get free chocolate bars

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sat,10:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 7 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-60 Minutes

Location: 75-80 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6HA, UK

Birmingham has always been an important jewellery producer in the world, and the factory was originally built in the eighteenth century and is now converted into a museum for visitors to visit. Exhibits in the museum introduce visitors to Birmingham's long trading history, as well as displays about jewellery manufacturing.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The High Field Town House in advance, because all the tourists head to Museum of the Jewellery Quarter love staying at it.

The High Field Town House

Situated in Birmingham, 1.1 km from Broad Street, The High Field Town House boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge at the property. Brindleyplace is 1.1 km from The High Field Town House, while Birmingham NIA is 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 13 km from The High Field Town House.

Day 2 | Morning

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:30am-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,9:45am-4:00pm;Open on Sat,9:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: The Water's Edge, Eleven Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2HL, UK

National Sea Life is located in the Birmingham City area and is a popular local aquarium. There are more than 60 marine life exhibitions in the museum, the more popular ones are the Marine Conservation Office and the newly built seahorse breeding center.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Thinktank nearby is the top choice before you leave National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and hit the road.

Thinktank

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/23,10:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/24-12/26;Open from 12/27-12/31,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 13 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG

The Wisdom Library Science Museum established in 2001 has 4 floors, corresponding to 4 different themes: past, present, future and collections, showing the progress of technology development. It is worth mentioning that there are more than 200 interactive booths in the museum, where visitors can participate and experience the infinite charm brought by technology.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Thinktank? The Grand Hotel Birmingham is one of your top choices.

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Grand Hotel Birmingham offers a pleasant stay in Birmingham for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is only 300m from Birmingham Snow Hill Station and 26km from Birmingham Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Famous local attractions Sightseeing Birmingham, St. Philip's Cathedral and The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre, Birmingham, can all be reached with a short walk.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

When it comes to Birmingham hotels, the The Grand Hotel Birmingham is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 3 | Morning

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre

Ticket Price: 13 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Hurst Street, Southside
, Birmingham, B5 4TB

The theatre is the resident theatre of the Birmingham Royal Ballet. The two classic ballets "Beauty and the Beast" and "Romeo and Juliet" were created by David Bingley, Artistic Director of the Royal Ballet of Birmingham, and choreographed by British choreographer Macmillan. They perform more than 80 times a year, with an audience of five 10,000 person-times, and was hailed as "the soul of contemporary ballet art" by the British press. In addition to ballet, you can also enjoy various forms of artistic performances such as opera and dance.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Winterbourne House & Garden next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Winterbourne House & Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 10:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 7.2 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 58 Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2RT, UK

Winterbourne Manor has a history of more than 100 years and is a private manor belonging to the University of Birmingham. The garden houses the art and crafts of the Edwardian era, as well as a sizable botanical garden, which is a particularly beautiful and interesting place.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Beautiful one should visit 👌👌👌

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre in advance, because all the tourists head to Winterbourne House & Garden love staying at it.

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Set in a prime location of Birmingham, Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, fax machine, photocopying, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests are there for guest's enjoyment. Sofa, towels, closet, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms can be found in selected guestrooms. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Birmingham has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre.

Day 4 | Morning

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter),10:00am-3:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Pershore Rd, Birmingham B5 7RL, UK

The Birmingham Nature Centre is a small public zoo located near Cannon Hill Park. The nature center has many animals, including otters, owls, red pandas, etc., and is loved by animal lovers and children.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: If you are an animal lover then this park is for you to visit please do not miss it you with absolutely love it. 😘😘😘

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, you can head to National Trust - Birmingham Back to Backs, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

National Trust - Birmingham Back to Backs

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 9.5 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 50 - 54 Inge St / 55 - 63 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TE, England

It is the surviving backtoback building in Birmingham and is now maintained as a National Trust museum. These buildings are representative of thousands of similar houses of the year, which were courtyards of workers' quarters in the 19th century. At the end of the 18th century, due to the discovery of coal mines around Birmingham and the vigorous development of other industries, especially the jewelry industry, a large number of industrial workers came here to look for job opportunities. A wall is added in the middle of the house, and one family lives in the front, and the other family lives in the back, commonly known as "back to back". Back-to-back architectural styles were all the rage in Birmingham from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries due to a rapidly expanding population, and at one point a quarter of the inhabitants lived in such buildings. At that time, most of the immigrants who lived here were immigrants from Asia. Most of them made some small handicrafts in their own small workshops, such as buttons, glass, wooden furniture, leather, tailors or jewelry. The interior decoration of the room has been carefully designed to fully reflect all aspects of the life of the inhabitants of that year.

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Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, No.8 Waterloo Street Serviced Apartments is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

No.8 Waterloo Street Serviced Apartments

No.8 Waterloo Street Serviced Apartments offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of Birmingham, next to St. Phillips Cathedral and Square. A real gem, a home away from home. Our bespoke apartments are individually designed. Birmingham City Hall and Birmingham Museums and Art Galleries are both within a 5-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the building. All apartments have an open-plan lounge and dining area, kitchen and kitchenette. The bedrooms have Hypnos mattresses and towels and luxury toiletries are provided in all bathrooms. ICC-Birmingham is a short walk away from No 8 Waterloo Street, while Symphony Hall and Repertory Theatre are also close by. The Barclaycard Arena is 0.7 mi away and is suitable for guests planning concerts. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 7.5 miles from 8 Waterloo Street. Trains run every 10 minutes from New Street Station to Birmingham Airport. With easy access to all entertainment venues, retail outlets, whether travelling for business or pleasure, we can explore and explore England's second largest city with us.

Day 5 | Morning

Aston Hall

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,11:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 8 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6JD, UK

Aston Hall was built between 1618 and 1635. The architectural design is in the style of the second phase of the English Renaissance and is famous for its solemn decoration and roof. There are many furniture, paintings and knitwear collected by the Birmingham Museum in the hall, which is usually open for visitors to visit in summer.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Horrible rainy day, so a good opportunity to make a visit to Aston Hall in the centre of Birmingham. What a beautiful building and a stunning oasis of bygone times over 400 years. Damaged in the Civil War, host to Charles I and later Queen Victoria. Interesting place and must have been even more imposing when it was surrounded by countryside. How times have changed. Well worth a visit with friendly staff.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Aston Hall, don’t forget pay a visit to Villa Park Stadium.

Villa Park Stadium

Ticket Price: 15 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-60 Minutes

Location: Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE, England

A football stadium with a long history, it has been the home of the famous Premier League team Aston Villa since 1897, with a capacity of 42,682 spectators. In addition to Aston Villa matches, the stadium also hosts British football matches at all levels.

Day 5 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Mantella Lofts by Jlj Apartments is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Mantella Lofts by Jlj Apartments

Property Location With a stay at Mantella Lofts by LCM Apartments in Birmingham (Birmingham City Centre), you'll be convenient to Arena Birmingham and International Convention Centre (ICC). This apartment is within close proximity of Birmingham Telecom Tower (Post Office Tower) and Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The Rep). Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Business, Other Amenities Free self parking is available onsite.

Day 6 | Morning

Soho House

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Sun,11:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 7 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Soho Ave, Birmingham B18 5LB, UK

SohoHouse was where entrepreneur Matthew Bolton lived from 1766 to 1809, and was the venue for the meetings of Birmingham's "Moonlight Society" that year. The 18th-century building is currently a museum showing Bolton's life. Visitors can learn about the stories between him and Watt and other famous scientists and engineers, as well as his own contributions to the construction of Birmingham and the Industrial Revolution.

Day 6 | Afternoon

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens nearby is the top choice before you leave Soho House and hit the road.

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Ticket Price: 7 GBP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Westbourne Rd, Birmingham B15 3TR, UK

The Birmingham Botanic Gardens, a Victorian garden, opened to the public in June 1832. The Tropical Greenhouse of the Botanical Garden was built in 1852 and houses the well-known tropical water lilies. There are now more than 7,000 plants in the botanical garden. The park also houses a rock garden, azalea garden, Japanese garden, wildflower area, tropical greenhouse, etc. In addition, it also provides a variety of horticultural education to the community.

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