While London is the UK’s well known capital Birmingham is the lesser known second largest city in the country. There is a great selection of attractions and things to do in Birmingham, as you would expect from the cultural center of the West Midlands. If you are touring the United Kingdom then Birmingham should be on your list of cities to visit.
Here are just a few of the must-see attractions that the city has to offer
Birmingham Cathedral: Probably the cities most beautiful historic building. Built in 1725 the building boasts no less than four Pre-Raphaelite stained-glass windows.
The Royal Air Force Museum: This is where you will find a fantastic display of aviation history. You’ll find over seventy aircraft housed in three wartime hangars. You can see some of the few remaining Spitfires, Vulcans and Hurricanes. Highly recommended!
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Witness a huge variety of exhibits that range from spooky Egyptian mummies to a wooden toy collection for the kids. Treat yourself to some culture and examine the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens: A beautiful fifteen acres of breathtaking gardens available for exploration, as well as four glasshouses containing exotic plants.
And there are some fantastic places to spend an enjoyable day out with your family in Birmingham. Here are a few suggestions:
Second City Canal Cruises: This is great fun. I can heartily recommend a canal boat cruise as I took one of these with my family last year and it was great fun.
The National Sea Life Centre: There are in excess of sixty rare maritime species on display in this National center.
Newbrook Farm Experience: This is the perfect place for animal lovers. Many rare and ancient breeds can be seen here.
Woodgate Valley Country Park: This outstanding country park is ideal for those who enjoy walking in the outdoors. And there is an excellent farm with a play area and a fun pony-trekking centre, ideal for the children.
These are just a handful of the attractions that Birmingham has to offer. I’ve visited all of these when touring the Midlands with my family and I can strongly recommend that you visit them all.
For a great deal on Birmingham airport parking or Birmingham airport hotels always book in advance. And there are some Birmingham airport hotels with parking that can save you even more money.
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