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Visiting Birmingham

Birmingham is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Birmingham?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Birmingham then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Birmingham!

FAQs About Birmingham

How Do I Get To Birmingham?

To get to Birmingham:

  • By car: From Manchester, take the M6 south and exit at Junction 6; From London, take the M40 and exit at Junction 3A onto the M42
  • By train: Birmingham New Street Station is the main railway station in Birmingham and is served by trains from all over the UK. From London, take the direct train from London Euston; from Manchester, take the direct train from Manchester Piccadilly
  • From nearby landmarks: From Coventry, take the A45 westbound; from Wolverhampton, take the A454 eastbound

When in Birmingham, some top attractions are the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, the Bullring shopping center, and the National SEA LIFE Centre.

What's The Nearest Airport To Birmingham?

The closest airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport, which is just a 20-minute drive away. If you're coming from the airport, you can take the A45 road and head towards the city centre. The distance between Birmingham airport and the city centre is around 8 miles.

Where Is Birmingham?