Birmingham Hotels

Birmingham is the second most populous city in the country and the fourth most visited by foreigners in the United Kingdom. It is easy to reach by car, plane and train. The Birmingham hotels are comfortable and can suit any preferences and budget. Situated in the heart of the Western Midlands, the city was renowned for being the center of the Industrial Revolution. At present Birmingham remains an important business and financial center. Even if you visit it for business purposes solely, you can still enjoy this great city. Holiday makers can enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of Sutton Park as well as of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The main cultural attraction of the city is the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. It is home to one of the most prominent collections of paintings by artists from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the largest one of works by Edward Burne-Jones. The Museum of Jewellery Quarter and Sarehole Mill are also popular among the tourists. Once in Birmingham you should definitely go to a football game – Birmingham is home to two of the oldest football clubs in England Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Those who prefer to enjoy a more aristocratic sport can enjoy a game of the Warwickshire Country Cricket Club. The city offers a large variety of art performances from theatre plays to ballet. It is the hometown of some of the most prominent 20th century rock and pop musicians and bands such as Black Sabbath and Duran Duran. Music from classical to jazz and from rock to pop sounds everywhere in Birmingham – in the concert halls and in the clubs. Apart from the great nightlife and the classic centuries old pubs you can also enjoy some of the finest gourmet experiences in the UK.

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