Things to Do in Birmingham
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Birmingham, United Kingdom — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Cadbury World (chocolate factory)
World's most-famous chocolate brand factory tour, £19. Book ahead, sells out weekends. Take the train from New Street to Bournville (10 min).
Birmingham Library + Centenary Square
Europe's largest public library (2013, free entry to most levels). The Secret Garden on Level 7 has Library Terrace views.
Jewellery Quarter
UK's largest concentration of jewellers (700+ businesses since 1750s). Free Museum of the Jewellery Quarter + craft beer at the Rose Villa Tavern.
Bullring shopping + Selfridges Building
Iconic 2003 spotted Future Systems Selfridges building — Birmingham's most photographed structure. Adjacent to Bull Ring Markets (Britain's oldest, since 1166).
Book tours + skip-the-line tickets
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Things to do in Birmingham
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Balti curry (invented in Birmingham's Balti Triangle, Sparkbrook). Birmingham-style faggots + peas at Mr Egg (Hurst Street). Cadbury chocolate.
Local tip
BHX is 15km from centre — train from Birmingham International station (free walkway from terminal) to New Street is 12 min for £4.50. For 4+ hour layovers: Cadbury World train + tour + return is feasible if pre-booked.
Where to stay
Hotels across Birmingham — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.