Birmingham

Birmingham has changed enormously over recent decades, with some stunning new structures appearing in the city, and a powerful upsurge in its dining and retail sectors. But much of its renaissance has been through harnessing aspects of its past – the jewellery quarter, its canals, even the wonders of Cadbury’s chocolate... Read More

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Birmingham Events

March
Crufts Dog Show
St Patricks Festival
May
Birmingham Gay Pride
The Baby Show
June
BBC Gardener's World Live
Festival of Young Playwriting
Summer BBC Good Food Festival
Welsh National Opera Summer Tour
July
Birmingham Carnival
Birmingham Eid Mela
Birmingham International Jazz Festival
Birmingham Jazz Festival
Birmingham to Oxford Ride for the Jennifer Trust
Eid Mela
Festival of Young Playwriting
Latin American Festival
Latin American Festival
Mostly Jazz Festival
Rath Yatra Chariot Festival
SuperSonic
Taste of Birmingham
August
City Centre Discovery Day
September
ArtsFest
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Moseley Folk Festival
Reggae Rockz
October
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Bupa Great Birmingham Run
Eclectricity Boutique Autumn Festival
Horse of the Year Show
National Motorhome and Caravan show
The National Wedding Show
November
BBC Good Food Show
Birmingham Tattoo
British Ski & Board Show
Christmas Lights Switch On
Classic Motor Show
Diwali
Gigbeth
Motorcycle Live
December
Clothes Show Live
Frankfurt Christmas Market
LKA Championship Dog Show

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Norfolk Hotel

Norfolk Hotel

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The Norfolk Hotel, Edgbaston is an ideal location for a visit to Birmingham. With affordable prices, plenty of free parking and its own relaxing gardens, what more could you need for anything ... More

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Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham Oldbury

Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham Oldbury

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If you are looking for a comfortable, good value hotel in Birmingham you need look no further than the newly refurbished Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham Oldbury hotel. Our location near ... More

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Copthorne Hotel Birmingham

Copthorne Hotel Birmingham

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The Copthorne Hotel is located in Birmingham city centre and is superbly located for all the city has to offer. The emphasis is on spacious comfort in all the hotel's 212 ... More | Double Room: £50 - £185

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Apollo Hotel

Apollo Hotel

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The Apollo Hotel is located in Edgbaston, five minutes from the rejuvenated Birmingham City Centre and ideally situated for access to the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena, National Exhibition ... More

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Hotel du Vin & Bistro

Hotel du Vin & Bistro

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The ornate, early Victorian building in the old city centre, now part of the newly revitalised Jewellery Quarter, was sympathetically converted to provide 66 bedrooms and suites around the central ... More | Double Room: From £110

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The Birmingham Hotel

The Birmingham Hotel

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Just 2 miles from the city centre and 6 miles from the NEC and Birmingham Airport, the hotel is ideal for business or pleasure, with superb rooms at good value-for-money ... More | Double Room: From £49

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Paragon Hotel

Paragon Hotel

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A magnificent example of Gothic architecture, the Paragon is situated in the heart of the city, lovingly restored into a modern, stylish, urban retreat. Many of the original features of this handsome ... More

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Quality Hotel Birmingham Airport / NEC

Quality Hotel Birmingham Airport / NEC

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With a convenient location, good transport links and free parking, this hotel is within easy reach of Birmingham's city centre and the NEC (National Exhibition Centre)
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Menzies Strathallan Birmingham

Menzies Strathallan Birmingham

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A short distance from Birmingham city centre, conveniently located on the A456, this modern hotel offers easy access to the region’s rail and road network, and a stylish brasserie restaurant. The Menzies ... More

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Eaton Hotel

Eaton Hotel

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The Eaton Hotel offers good quality bedrooms and a superb restaurant. It is conveniently located near to the city centre and the M5 and M6 motorways. The hotel also has ... More

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