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Labsci
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Labsci asked in TravelUnited KingdomBirmingham · 1 decade ago

Things to do in Birmingham, UK?

I might be going to a conference in Birmingham, UK next year. I have never been anywhere but London when I have visited the UK. What is there to see and do by using Birmingham as a base for a few days.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Things to do in Birmingham, UK?

    Birmingham Nature Centre a Animal park

    Grand Prix Karting racing

    Cadbury World a Industrial museum

    Moseley Bog a Walk and Free

    Blakesley Hall a Home, Free, English garden

    Sarehole Mill is Free, Watermill

    Quasar Elite, Birmingham is a Laser tag

    Fox Hollies Leisure Centre a Pool, Swim, Leisure Centre

    Priory Fields country walk, free

    Sheldon Country Park and free

    Ikon Gallery is Free, Art museum

    Birmingham Museum a Art museum, History Museum, Free

    Thinktank a Science museum

    Birmingham Back to Backs is a Home, Museum, National Trust

    Lapworth Museum of Geology is a Natural history museum, Free

    Barber Institute of Fine Arts is art galleries and free

    Soho House Museum is a Famous house, Free

    Aston Manor Road Transport Museum a Car Museum

    Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and free

    Perrotts Folly

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    Sherborne Wharf a Cruise

    Sea Life, Birmingham a Aquarium

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  • 1 decade ago

    There is not much in B'ham,and apart from Harborne and Mosely it is rough outside of the city centre, but you can take train to Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Oxford, or Worcester, or hire a car and visit the Cotswolds

  • 1 decade ago

    Avoid the chavs!

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