Birmingham Holiday & Tourism Guide

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Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK by population, was at the heart of the UK's industrial revolution, and its wealth was built upon the multitude of trades developed as a result. With more than 1 million inhabitants, Birmingham has a vibrant nightlife and restaurant scene. Its three universities, 6,000 acres of parks, nearby wildlife sanctuaries, and restored canal walkways - over 32 miles worth - offer welcome, quiet places and set the scene for a vacation combination of the lively and the serene that is sure to please.

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Top Rated Birmingham Trips

  • The "Burm"

    The "Burm" | Dec 04 06'

    by Ellen & Mairin a female traveling as a family from Melbourne, on vacation in Birmingham

    On Tuesday morning we caught the train up to Birmingham to see all the Campbells. Poppys sisters family. It took 2 hours on the train, but it... Continue reading »

  • Booked it...the Start of the End??

    Booked it...the Start of the End?? | Dec 02 06'

    by Kato&CazGoneGlobal07 a 27 year old male traveling as a couple from Birmingham, on vacation in Birmingham

    "Dean, i just Booked the first half of my ticket…. How do I feel?… how d’ya think? I’m absolutely shi......"

    Ok, So this is it- a lifetime of wondering wishing waiting, and now I’m down to the final few weeks before my trip starts- and I’ve just –an I mean... Continue reading »

  • Why the Philippines?

    Why the Philippines? | Mar 13 07'

    by Funonha a female from Birmingham, on vacation in Birmingham

    "How to buy a house and travel..."

    It's all Doug and Julie's fault! In 1994, on my first ever trip to Asia, I met this Canadian couple who worked the Euro ski resorts all winter... Continue reading »

  • Renting a car

    Renting a car | Mar 22 03'

    by RotaryAmbassadorKris a 24 year old female from Birmingham, on vacation in Birmingham

    "He loved the VW Polo with the hatchback. "

    Pretty much every car rental company wants you to be 25, which stinks. But, Enterprise allows you to choose from a certain selection (nothing big,... Continue reading »

  • Football Match & Club Night #2

    Football Match & Club Night #2 | Sep 23 05'

    by Danielle a 24 year old female from Monmouth Junction, on vacation in Birmingham

    "...wet t-shirt contest..."

    Today we went to an official Premiership Football Match---West Bromwich Albion v. Carlton Athletic. I thought that I wouldn't enjoy the game much... Continue reading »

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