Birmingham, United Kingdom
15 Best Things to Do in Birmingham
What actually deserves your hours in Birmingham, ranked by the travelers who went.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 34 tracked Birmingham places. Refreshed monthly.
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
MarketFree entryBullring & Grand Central Birmingham is a premier shopping destination located in the heart of the city.
Read our full guide →Matrix Virtual Reality
EntertainmentMatrix Virtual Reality is a cutting-edge entertainment venue located in the Zellig Building within Birmingham's iconic Custard Factory.
Read our full guide →St. Martin in the Bull Ring
Religious siteFree entrySt Martin in the Bull Ring is a prominent Anglican parish church situated in the heart of Birmingham, adjacent to the bustling Bullring shopping complex.
Read our full guide →The Glee Club
EntertainmentThe Glee Club is a cornerstone of Birmingham's entertainment scene, located in the bustling Arcadian complex on Hurst Street.
Read our full guide →O2 Academy Birmingham
EntertainmentO2 Academy Birmingham is a well-known live music venue located on Bristol Street in the city's Southside district.
Read our full guide →Birmingham Rag Market
MarketFree entryThe Birmingham Rag Market, located in the historic Bull Ring area, is a vibrant indoor market that has been a staple of the city for decades.
Read our full guide →Custard Factory
MuseumFree entryThe Custard Factory is a converted Victorian factory complex that has become a cultural and creative quarter in Birmingham's Digbeth area.
Read our full guide →The Loft Brum
SightFree entryThe Loft Brum is a chic, multi-level cocktail bar located on Bromsgrove Street in the heart of Birmingham's Gay Village.
Read our full guide →Odeon
EntertainmentThe Odeon on New Street is one of Birmingham's oldest and most iconic cinemas, located in the heart of the city centre.
Read our full guide →Birmingham Open Market
MarketFree entryBirmingham Open Market is a bustling traditional market located on Edgbaston Street in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Read our full guide →Treetop Golf Birmingham
EntertainmentTreetop Golf Birmingham is an indoor adventure golf venue located in the bustling Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre.
Read our full guide →Rotunda
LandmarkFree entryThe Rotunda is a prominent cylindrical tower located on New Street in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Read our full guide →Missing Bar
SightFree entryMissing Bar is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked away on Bromsgrove Street in Birmingham's vibrant Gay Village.
Read our full guide →The Village Inn
SightFree entryThe Village Inn is a straightforward pub located on Hurst Street in Birmingham, near the city's main shopping and entertainment areas.
Read our full guide →The Night Owl
SightFree entryThe Night Owl is a distinctive bar and live music venue located on Lower Trinity Street in Birmingham's creative Digbeth area.
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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.
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Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
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3 hidden gems in Birmingham
Like Treetop Golf Birmingham and The Night Owl, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
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13 free things to do in Birmingham
Verified free entry, Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham included.
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