Discover Birmingham 2026

The modern shopping centre with the striking, bubble-shaped Selfridges building, together with the adjoining Grand Central, forms one of the largest and most popular shopping districts in England outside London.

The interactive experience tells the story of the famous Cadbury chocolate brand with production demonstrations, tastings and its own chocolate-themed rollercoaster, a popular destination for the whole family.

Britain's largest public library impresses with its distinctive, circular façade of interlocking rings and offers a free panoramic view over the entire city centre from its rooftop terrace.

Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice, today lined with bars and restaurants, while the Balti Triangle south of the city is famous for its intense South Asian curry cuisine.

Birmingham is only about 90 minutes by train from London and also has its own international airport with direct connections to several European cities, including Zurich.

The modern shopping centre with the striking, bubble-shaped Selfridges building, together with the adjoining Grand Central, forms one of the largest and most popular shopping districts in England outside London.

The interactive experience tells the story of the famous Cadbury chocolate brand with production demonstrations, tastings and its own chocolate-themed rollercoaster, a popular destination for the whole family.

Yes, the city has more miles of canals than Venice, a legacy of industrialisation. Today bars, restaurants and houseboats line the restored waterways in the heart of the city centre.