England · City Guide
Birmingham
Birmingham is England's second city, a dynamic and diverse metropolis that has reinvented itself as a destination of outstanding food, world class museums, a thriving arts scene and an ambitious programme of urban regeneration. From the Michelin starred restaurants of the Jewellery Quarter and the collections of the Birmingham Museum to the Cadbury World experience and the beautiful Brindleyplace canal district, Birmingham rewards exploration.
Elect's take
"Birmingham has transformed itself into one of England's most exciting city destinations. The food scene here is genuinely outstanding and the combination of cultural institutions, canal waterways and diverse neighbourhoods creates a city with far more depth than many visitors expect."
The food culture in Birmingham is exceptional. The city has the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants outside London and the Balti Triangle represents a culinary tradition that originated in Birmingham and has spread around the world. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery houses one of the finest pre-Raphaelite art collections in the world. The Jewellery Quarter is a fascinating historic neighbourhood of workshops, independent restaurants and boutique hotels. The canal network that runs through the city provides beautiful walking routes connecting the main cultural attractions.
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Birmingham Dining
England's second highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants outside London.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Home to one of the world's finest collections of Pre-Raphaelite art.
Jewellery Quarter
A historic neighbourhood of goldsmith workshops, independent shops and outstanding restaurants.
Birmingham Canals
More miles of canal than Venice, providing beautiful urban waterways to explore.
Brindleyplace
An award winning canalside development with galleries, restaurants and hotels.
Cadbury World
The fascinating story of one of England's most celebrated chocolate brands.
