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Birmingham (/ ˈ b ɜːr m ɪ ŋ ə m / ⓘ BUR-ming-əm) is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England. It is the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.145 million in the city proper.
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The West Midlands’ concentration of big, bustling cities and major towns has created one of the most exciting urban destinations in Europe. The official website for things to do, attractions, events and accommodation in Birmingham and West Midlands, England.
2 days ago · Birmingham is the largest city of the West Midlands conurbation—one of England’s principal industrial and commercial areas—for which it acts as an administrative, recreational, and cultural centre.
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- Stroll Birmingham’s finest stretch of canal. Birmingham was built around its vast network of canals, but if you want to see them at their finest then take a stroll along the meandering 45-minute stretch between Gas Street Basin and the University of Birmingham.
- Stay at a Grand institution. Once host to the likes of Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin, the Grand Hotel was the most opulent of Victorian Birmingham’s hotels, later falling into disrepair before closing for good in 2000.
- Uncover Digbeth’s street art. Digbeth sprawls out from the city center’s southwestern fringes and is crammed with some of Birmingham’s liveliest bars – and it’s impossible not to be struck by the quality and volume of the neighborhood’s extensive street art and graffiti.
- Experience Victorian Birmingham at the Back to Backs. Talking in dramatic terms about Birmingham’s industrial past is easy; conjuring the feel of daily life from this era is hard.
Britain’s second largest city, Birmingham is an industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart. There’s a whole host of quirky adventures waiting to be discovered – from cultural festivals to unique street art tours.
Discover the best things to do in Birmingham and the region. An extensive list of top attractions, venues and days out when you visit Birmingham.
Birmingham, United Kingdom. The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's ...
