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The Electric is one of Explore Brum.

1. The Electric

47-49 Station St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Cinéma indépendant · City Centre · 28 conseils et avis

Richard G.Richard Gregory: Astonishingly, The Electric opened its doors in 1909 and is now the oldest working cinema in the country. Show your support for independent cinema and get yourself down here for a screening.

Custard Factory is one of Explore Brum.

2. Custard Factory

Gibb St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Espace de travail partagé · Digbeth · 19 conseils et avis

James P.James Parton: I can now say I've been to the Bird's Custard Factory - any working class child of the 70's knows that Birds made the definitive trifle ;-)

Selfridges & Co is one of Explore Brum.

3. Selfridges & Co

8.7
Upper East Mall (Bullring Shopping Centre), Birmingham, West Midlands
Grand magasin · City Centre · 64 conseils et avis

Jay C.Jay C: I love this department store. The exterior design is stunning and inside is great too. I really love the American candy section is my fave.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is one of Explore Brum.

4. Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

6.9
75–80 Vyse St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Musée · Jewellery Quarter · 5 conseils et avis

Dave C.Dave Conroy: Great museum that's worth the effort to get to (not too hard from city centre on bus or cab, or easy car parking). Good guided tour, free and nice photo opportunities.

Jewellery Quarter is one of Explore Brum.

5. Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham
Quartier · 16 conseils et avis

Richard G.Richard Gregory: Recommended: If you're after a truly unique gift, then Birmingham's sparkling Jewellery Quarter is perfect with over 100 bespoke jewellers offering the best in contemporary and traditional jewellery. En savoir plus .

Gas Street Canal Basin is one of Explore Brum.

6. Gas Street Canal Basin

7.8
Gas St (at Birmingham & Worcester Canal), Birmingham
Port ou marina · 10 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: The canals on the other side of Brindleyplace...Most buildings here are grade 2 listed buildings, including the traditional pub on the canal side, the Tap and Spile.

Birmingham Hippodrome is one of Explore Brum.

7. Birmingham Hippodrome

8.9
Hurst St (at Inge St), Birmingham, West Midlands
Théâtre · 21 conseils et avis

Dave H.Dave Hopton: Make sure to place orders for drinks at the interval so you can pick them up without queuing. Also get out quickly so you can grab seats!

Bullring Shopping Centre is one of Explore Brum.

8. Bullring Shopping Centre

8.3
High St. & New St. (at Edgbaston St. & Park St.), Birmingham, West Midlands
Centre commercial · 133 conseils et avis

Sarah L.Sarah Lefevre: You're guaranteed to find whatever you want here - from clothes to gadgets and everything in-between. I promise you that you won't leave here empty handed! En savoir plus .

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is one of Explore Brum.

9. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

8.6
Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham, West Midlands
Musée d'histoire · 38 conseils et avis

Dan S.Dan Slee: Take a look at this painting. It's called Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break .' It's about grief and loss and always stops me in my tracks. En savoir plus .

Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses is one of Explore Brum.

10. Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses

8.4
Westbourne Rd, Edgbaston, West Midlands
Jardin botanique · 13 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: Open every day apart from Christmas day, the gardens were designed in 1829 by Scottish botanist J. C. Loudon. The gardens also house a small collection of exotic birds from across the world.

Purnells is one of Explore Brum.

11. Purnells

8.7
55 Cornwall St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Restaurant · 6 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: Included in the Birmingham entry for The New York Times top 45 places to visit in 2012.

Thinktank is one of Explore Brum.

12. Thinktank

7.5
Millennium Point (at Curzon St), Birmingham, West Midlands
Musée des sciences · 20 conseils et avis

Paul N.Paul Neades: Buy your tickets online for discount and then avoid the queue by swiping your card at the entrance & getting your tickets.

Iron Man is one of Explore Brum.

13. Iron Man

Victoria Sq, Birmingham, West Midlands
Sculpture extérieure · 2 conseils et avis

Filippo C.Filippo Corti: Made by the same artist who made the "Angel of the North"

National Sea Life Centre is one of Explore Brum.

14. National Sea Life Centre

7.5
The Water's Edge, Brindleyplace (Brindley Place), Birmingham, West Midlands
Aquarium · 32 conseils et avis

Sony Mobile WTASony Mobile WTA: Take the plunge, visit this nature centre and see the UK’s first hammerhead sharks, huge turtles, rays and a lot more. Little bit pricey but you might be lucky to get a voucher from a local paper.

15. mac birmingham

8.9
Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, West Midlands
Complexe des arts de la scène · 30 conseils et avis

Michael G.Michael Grimes: Free wifi, and there are plug sockets in The Hub. En savoir plus .

Victoria Square is one of Explore Brum.

16. Victoria Square

8.4
New St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Place · 24 conseils et avis

Sony Mobile WTASony Mobile WTA: Walk around in the city centre and come to the famous Victoria Square. It is home to the Town Hall, Council House, a giant fountain of a bathing woman and a drab statue of Queen Victoria.

Forbidden Planet is one of Explore Brum.

17. Forbidden Planet

6.9
74 Bull St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Magasin de bandes dessinées et de livres · 9 conseils et avis

Forbidden PlanetForbidden Planet: Comics Day Wednesday - ask about our Select Service membership!

Edgbaston Cricket Ground is one of Explore Brum.

18. Edgbaston Cricket Ground

8.4
Edgbaston Rd, Edgbaston, West Midlands
Stade de cricket · 19 conseils et avis

Khurram N.Khurram Nazir: The new pavilion areas are fantastic but you can always go to the David Heath Bar for a quiet drink from April 6 2012. See you there

Cadbury World is one of Explore Brum.

19. Cadbury World

7.6
Linden Rd, Bournville, West Midlands
Parc d'attractions · 67 conseils et avis

Shar M.Shar M: Make sure you go to Cadbury Essence in the back - more free chocolate!

The Mailbox is one of Explore Brum.

20. The Mailbox

7.6
7 Commercial St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Centre commercial · 46 conseils et avis

Dirk K.Dirk K.: Nice place with restaurants and bars in Birmingham. Good for walk along the canals.

Symphony Hall is one of Explore Brum.

21. Symphony Hall

9.1
Centenary Sq (at Broad St), Birmingham, West Midlands
Salle de concert · 16 conseils et avis

Lyle B.Lyle Bignon: The Level 5a foyer, usually open to the public, offers a good view over the eastern (city centre) end of Broad Street

Brindleyplace is one of Explore Brum.

22. Brindleyplace

8.9
2 Brunswick St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Zone commerçante · 21 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: A mix of business, restaurants and bars near the canals. Named after the 18th century canal engineer James Brindley...Great place to grab a bite to eat and drink and a lot nicer than nearby Broad St!

Sarehole Mill is one of Explore Brum.

23. Sarehole Mill

7.8
Cole Bank Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands
Musée d'histoire · Hall Green · 6 conseils et avis
Perrott's Folly is one of Explore Brum.

24. Perrott's Folly

Waterworks Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands
Monument · Edgbaston · 2 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: It has been suggested Tolkien, who lived nearby as a child, took inspiration from the folly, along with the nearby Waterworks Tower for the two towers.

National Motorcycle Museum is one of Explore Brum.

25. National Motorcycle Museum

7.0
Coventry Rd, Bickenhill, Solihull
Musée · 15 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: Severely damaged by a terrible fire in 2003, the National Motorcycle Museum is still home to the world's largest collection of British motorcycles.

26. Baddesley Clinton

9.1
Rising Ln, Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire
Musée d'histoire · 4 conseils et avis

David M.David Morton: The ducks will be very pleased to share your picnic, pack an extra sandwich!

Barber Institute of Fine Arts is one of Explore Brum.

27. Barber Institute of Fine Arts

8.2
Edgbaston Park Rd (University of Birmingham), Birmingham, West Midlands
Galerie d'art · Edgbaston · 9 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: Opened in 1939 by Queen Mary and given a five star rating by Penguin Books 2005 'Britain's Best Museums and Galleries', being only one of five to be awarded outside of London.

The Drop Forge is one of Explore Brum.

28. The Drop Forge

6-10 Hockley St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Gastro-pub · 9 conseils et avis

Iván F.Iván Farías: Try the chocolate tart with mascarpone and bitter orange sauce. It's delicious!

Birmingham Moor Street Railway Station (BMO) is one of Explore Brum.

29. Birmingham Moor Street Railway Station (BMO)

6.8
Moor St Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands
Gare · 57 conseils et avis

Mark J.Mark Jansen: The nicest station in Birmingham. True, that's not saying much! But it is actually nice.

St Martin's is one of Explore Brum.

30. St Martin's

Edgbaston St, Birmingham, West Midlands
Église · 5 conseils et avis

TeaBellyTeaBelly: Also known as St Martin in the Bull Ring. The original was recorded as existing in 1263 but was demolished and rebuilt in 1873 by architect J. A. Chatwin.

The Cube is one of Explore Brum.

31. The Cube

199 Wharfside St., Birmingham, West Midlands
Structure · 17 conseils et avis
Tony Hancock Statue is one of Explore Brum.

32. Tony Hancock Statue

Old Square (Corporation Street), Birmingham, West Midlands
Sculpture extérieure · 2 conseils et avis

ChaffroChaffro: A huge flat-surfaced statue of the miserable comedian's visage - not to be confused with Don Corleone.

Ju Ju's Cafe is one of Explore Brum.

33. Ju Ju's Cafe

7.0
100 Browning St (at Canel Sq), Birmingham, West Midlands
Café · 14 conseils et avis

Taryn L.Taryn Lundy: Great hidden gem!

Sherborne Wharf is one of Explore Brum.

34. Sherborne Wharf

btw Sherborne St (& Sheepcote St), Birmingham
Autres grands espaces · 1 conseil

simon g.simon gray: If you have a portapotti you may empty it for free here.

35. The Yardbird

Paradise Place, Birmingham
Salle de concert jazz et blues · 9 conseils et avis

Midge D.Midge Diabolik: Check out the funky beats, Acid Jazz and live acoustic Sundays

Simpsons is one of Explore Brum.

36. Simpsons

8.6
20 Highfield Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands
Restaurant · Edgbaston · 12 conseils et avis

Otto H.Otto Hui: Absolutely amazing, Michelin star rated. Well worth it.

Back to Backs (National Trust) is one of Explore Brum.

37. Back to Backs (National Trust)

6.8
Hurst St (Inge St), Birmingham, West Midlands
Musée · 7 conseils et avis

Li C.Li Cooper: The property is owned by the National Trust.Access by guided tours only. Call the booking line on 01216667671. Booking line open 1030am-4pm. Property open 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Last tour 3.45pm.