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Birmingham Attractions
Your guide to the top places to visit in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from parks to museums.
Things to do in Birmingham – top Birmingham must-see attractions
Birmingham is a city shaped by industrial grit and creative reinvention, where landmarks tell the story of its past and future. From Victorian parks to futuristic shopping centres, the things to see in Birmingham, UK are seriously diverse. Taste chocolate history at Cadbury World, walk a 360° ocean tunnel at SEA LIFE, or step back in time at Black Country Living Museum. Here's your go-to list.
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Cadbury World
Why visit?
- Chocolate tasting zones
- Interactive rides
- Cadbury factory history
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Why visit?
- 360° ocean tunnel
- UK's first sea otters
- Jellyfish display
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Why visit?
- 4 Victorian glasshouses
- 30,000+ plant species
- Alpine & bog gardens
Cannon Hill Park
Why visit?
- Victorian boating lake
- Listed bandstand & bridge
- Midlands Arts Centre
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Why visit?
- 200+ hands-on exhibits
- Steam engines & dinosaurs
- Four floors to explore
Bullring & Grand Central
Why visit?
- Selfridges blob architecture
- 200+ shops & eateries
- John Lewis flagship store
Library of Birmingham
Why visit?
- Shakespeare Memorial Room
- Terrace panoramic views
- Rotating art gallery
Black Country Living Museum
Why visit?
- Reconstructed 1900s village
- Working canal boat trips
- Period costumed guides
Families
Dudley Zoo and Castle
Why visit?
- 11th-century castle ruins
- Lemur & lorikeet encounters
- Birds of prey displays
Couples
Brindleyplace
Why visit?
- Historic canal waterfront
- 27+ bars & restaurants
- Canalside art galleries