Does anyone know any good places to hang out in birmingham. Like any cool malls. To shop and have fun.
2006-07-30 03:13:31 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Birmingham
I have to go to birmingham coz i have to see my cousin's new born baby. He's so cute and unfortunately i have to go to cornwall to visit my evil aunt and uncle.
2006-07-30 03:21:00 · update #1
Hey mad cow it's my COUSINS new baby and my cousin won't travel to ireland with a new born baby and i don't have a brother.
2006-07-30 03:26:19 · update #2
I would have to disagree with some of the other contributors to your question.
Birmingham is an industrial town with a heritage of industry. There are places to see and I have given you a couple of websites that you might find interesting:-
This one is for the Black Country Museum
http://www.bclm.co.uk/
http://www.birminghamhotelandtravel.com/birmingham-sightseeing.html
http://www.knowhere.co.uk/227_eatdrink.html
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/bmag.bcc
The centre of Birmingham has been redeveloped and has a vast array of shops. It is modern and draws in people from a wide area of the country.
There are nice bars and resturants along the canals. Eating out in Birmingham can be relatively inexpensive. There are also some very nice small towns with historical interest around Birmingham. Lichfield Cathederal is worth a visit.
I hope you enjoy your trip.
2006-07-30 03:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont listen to everyone else. OK, Birmingham has a bad reputation but you do not need to wear a bullet proof vest/stab vest or have a gun. The only reason Birmingham has a bad reputation is because sh!t heads like these people insult it, even though half of them have probably never even been and heard everything from rumours. Can i just say, people, to get your facts straight before you go slagging off this city? And comparing it to Downtown Baghdad is just plain stupidity. Theres as much crime in Liverpool, Manchester, London and any other big city.
Ive lived here all my life, and the place i would recommend would be the Bull Ring. Its a very new modern shopping centre and I can honestly say its the best one ive ever been to. They hold special events there eg the Summer Music and the Film Screening: www.bullring.co.uk. Theres the Sea Life Centre, loads of parks, the Mailbox (an area with high class shopping, restaurants and bars) and Cadbury World (the chocolate tour!) Hope it helps
2006-07-30 06:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by Brummie Geeza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bullring is a good place to shop, it is in the centre of Birmingham. Although Birmingham does not have much to offer, it has several good museums and an excellent transport link, only 90 minutes from london on the train.
Whilst in Brum though you must go to the balti triangle and have a proper curry. Adils on ladypool road is pretty good.
Broadstreet is where all the good pubs and clubs are. The Mailbox has the big name shops and some really nice restaurants, as does Brindley Place near the canals.
I have lived in Birmingham for years and although I try to escape whenever I can, there is a lot to offer.
Black country museum, Ikon Gallery, MAC centre are all worth a visit plus the museum and art gallery. The Thinktank is supposed to be good but I refuse to pay to visit a museum. (I would pay to see a film at the IMAX though)
2006-08-01 03:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by dcparis2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live near Brum and agree with those who say that it does not deserve a bad reputation, although it would never figure highly as a holiday destination.
The museum and art gallery are OK, also ThinkTank and IMax at Millennium Point. There are some top class theatres, Symphony Hall and the Royal Ballet. Sea Life Centre is good. See what is on at the National Indoor Arena or the Arena at the NEC.
Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston.
For historic buildings go to Aston Hall (by Villa Park stadium) and there are lots of National Trust properties within an hours drive.
Theme Park at Drayton Manor.
West Midlands Safari Park at Bewdley.
Severn Valley steam railway at Kidderminster.
Shopping at Bull Ring or Merry Hill.
Buy some jewellry in the Jewellry Quarter.
The football season is starting in a few days so you have Birmingham City, Villa , West Brom, Wolves, Walsall.
Cricket at Edgbaston.
Try Worcester or the Shropshire hills (Church Stretton).
Nip over to Coventry or Lichfield to look at the cathedrals.
2006-07-31 01:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by hippoterry2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birmingham gets a lot of bad press for no good reason it has no more crime then any other major city such as London, Manchester, Liverpool shall i go on.
It is a great place to visit with lots to see and do and loads of history, my advice would be to log on to any Birmingham website or go to the tourist information centre when you get here and they will be able to tell you the best places to go.
Do not listen to the small minded people who have only told you what they think Brum is all about you need to visit to know the truth.
Hope you enjoy it
2006-07-30 05:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why Birmingham? Not much going on. Best place to shop is the Bull Ring in the city centre. For nights out go to Broad Street or head towards Hurst Street if you fancy a bit of gay culture! Star City is also good for shopping, food, drink cinema etc. Seriously consider going somewhere else though - Brum is not much of a holiday destination!
2006-07-30 03:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by joby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birmingham's not as bas as it used to be!
Still a long way to go before it qualifies for a top 50 holiday destination but you'll have a laugh if you want a few drinks to wet the baby's head!
2006-07-30 10:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a message from England - in England Birmingham is a joke as far as interest is concerned. There are many better places to go.
2006-07-30 04:06:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HEY dont listen to those people who said dont go,i live here in birmingham i love it ,the main reason its not boring.congrats on new born baby,birmingham got bull ring the shoping center i bet you never forget once you see it ,here we got pubs clubs hundreds of best restaurents, theaters cenimas casinos we got every thing you like just visit ,if you need further help mail me and leave your mobile number ,i will be happy to help ,just give me try,hope you like birmingham ,good luck
2006-07-31 09:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by mmyy sseellff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too, have to ask - why Birmingham? If it has to be there, I suggest taking a coach to nearby Stratford upon Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace - it's a pretty town, with lots to see and do, including small specialist shops, and of course, the theatre.
2006-07-30 03:22:40 · answer #10 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋