| Birmingham is one of the UK's core cities and is often | | | | Exhibition Centre (NEC) and National Indoor Arena |
| referred to as the UK's second city due to its size. | | | | (NIA) provide all the excitement you should ever need. |
| The population is currently over 1 million and its no | | | | Now 25 years old the NEC is the largest exhibition |
| surprise that there is plenty to see and do in this | | | | centre in Europe. It was opened in 1976 by HM The |
| exciting area. | | | | Queen and the first exhibition was the Spring Fair. The |
| Eating out in Birmingham | | | | NEC Arena is used for concerts and conferences and |
| Birmingham has an incredible range of cuisine available | | | | can house 12,600 people. |
| due to its ethnically diverse landscape and is | | | | For those looking for some history then Warwick |
| particularly famous for its wide variety of quality Indian | | | | Castle provides an impressive and majestic building |
| restaurants. For years the Balti Triangle which is south | | | | with towers and ramparts and a history going back |
| of the city centre, has been synonymous with curry | | | | over a 1000 years. |
| houses. However there is a fine range of other cuisine | | | | The National Sea Life Centre situated at Brindley Place |
| ranging from Chinese and Italian restaurants to the | | | | provides an underwater wonderland with collections of |
| more traditional fish and chips. | | | | sealife from around the globe. In addition the West |
| Places to visit | | | | Midlands Safari Park is a wonderful experience |
| Birmingham has a lot to offer those who want to | | | | explorer some of the fascinating wildlife we have at |
| explore a little and there are many attractions both in | | | | the park. |
| Birmingham itself and in the West Midlands Region. | | | | Nightlife |
| One of Britain's main tourist attractions. Alton Towers | | | | There is a huge selection of great pubs and clubs |
| has beautiful landscaped gardens and is a massive | | | | throughout the city centre. It's youthful population has |
| adventure park which is popular all year round. | | | | ensured the nigtclub scene has thrived. The legendary |
| Established in 1975, the Black Country Museum is a | | | | Q Club, set in the old Methodist Central Hall hosts |
| wonderful collection of history and heritage from the | | | | regular events such as Cream and Raveology! If |
| Black Country region. | | | | your into the more luxurious things in life, why not try |
| Donington Park provides some fast paced action at its | | | | Mechu, home to the ultimate private VIP luxury. The |
| Grand Prix racing circuit. Both car and motorcycle | | | | huge student population however still demand no-frills |
| racing is available. Cadbury World opened on 14th | | | | fun venues so clubs like Snobs and Sunflower Lounge |
| August 1990 and surprisingly (given the nations | | | | are the places to visit if this is your bag. The Glee Club |
| addiction to chocolate) is the UK's only purpose built | | | | and Jongleurs are always a hoot where top comics |
| visitor centre dedicated entirely to chocolate. | | | | raise a smile everywhere from the theatres to the pub |
| If your looking for events and music then as well as | | | | circuit. |
| the many small venues across the city the National | | | | |