Guidebook for West Midlands
Parks & Nature
Lickey Hills Country Park
Warren LaneCannon Hill Park
Russell RoadEarlswood Lakes
Birmingham Canal
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne RoadTardebigge Top Lock Number 58
Alcester RoadLovely canal side walks
Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park
Pershore RoadLocated on the Pershore Road
Kings Norton park
260 Pershore Rd SRowheath Pavilion Cafe
Heath RoadWast Hills Tunnel
Wast Hills LaneJust a 10 minute walk away
Entertainment & Activities
NEC, National Exhibition Centre
Pendigo WayResorts World Arena
Perimeter RoadEdgbaston Cricket Ground
Edgbaston RoadTouchwood Shopping Centre
intu Merry Hill
Pedmore RoadSelfridges Birmingham
Moor Street QueenswayAlvechurch Marina
5 Scarfield HillHire a barge for the day !
The National Motorcycle Museum
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideLocated in Stratford on Avon
Selly Oak Shopping Park
The Edgbaston Priory Club
Sir Harrys RoadEasy to get to, to watch some great tennis
Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst StThe Coffin Works
13-15 Fleet StLocated in the Jewellery Quarter
Located in the Jewellery Quarter, visit the Coffin Works at the same time
31 locals recommend
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-80 Vyse StLocated in the Jewellery Quarter, visit the Coffin Works at the same time
Drinks & Nightlife
In Birmingham city centre , with its own small theatre as well as a great range of food. Not to be missed
The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre Venue
4 Temple Row WIn Birmingham city centre , with its own small theatre as well as a great range of food. Not to be missed
Blue Bell Cider House
Warings Green RoadLocated in Earlswood a short drive away
The Man on the Moon
Redditch RoadA few minutes walk or ride away
The British Oak
1364 Pershore RdA 15 minute drive or bus ride away
The Station
7 High StreetOccasional live music venue
The Figure Of Eight
236-239 Broad StLocated in Broad Street
St Paul’s Square, Central Birmingham. Live music, food and drinks venue
22 locals recommend
The Jam House
3-5 St Paul's SquareSt Paul’s Square, Central Birmingham. Live music, food and drinks venue
Hopwood House Alvechurch
Enjoy a walk along the canal to this local pub with economical meals !
Peacock Inn
Icknield Street2 minute drive away, with a great food menu !
The Coach & Horses, Weatheroak Hill
Another local pub with a good food menu
Great Stone Inn
158 Church RdJust a short ride away, visit the pub, see the local nailers cottages and church
Hare & Hounds
106 High StShort 15 minute drive away for live entertainment
The Black Horse
Bristol Road SouthArts & Culture
Library of Birmingham
1 Broad StWith two roof gardens
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Curzon StreetBirmingham Town Hall
Victoria SquareCanal Wharf
26 Waterfront WalkArt Gallery
29 Mary StSightseeing
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cotswolds
Henley-in-Arden
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne RoadBirmingham New Street station
East MewsFrankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham
Birmingham
King's Norton
Black Country Living Museum
Discovery WayIronbridge
Just off Broad Street , plenty to see and great places to find something to eat or drink
13 locals recommend
Gas Street Basin
42A Gas StreetJust off Broad Street , plenty to see and great places to find something to eat or drink
Aston Hall
Trinity RoadGreat Stone Inn
158 Church RdPackwood House
Packwood LaneBaddesley Clinton
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Compton RoadA short journey away
Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18, UK
Visit the catacombs in Warstone Lane Cemetry
Food scene
The Spice Exchange
1845-1847 Pershore RdLocated a 10 minute drive away
The Coach & Horses, Weatheroak Hill
Located a five minute drive away
Moby Dick Fish and Chip Shop
87 Turves Green5 minute drive away
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Birmingham
200 Wharfside StHenry Wong
283 High StreetSt Paul’s Square, Birmingham City Centre ,Jewellery Quarter
The Barnt Green Inn
22 Kendal End RdThe Victoria Inn
113 Hewell RdLocated in Barnt Green, 10 minute drive away
Mahfil Restaurant
68 The GreenClose 5 minutes car drive away on the Green
The local farmers market held on a Saturday morning (check dates) at the green in Kings Norton, 5 minute drive away
Kings Norton Farmers Market
The GreenThe local farmers market held on a Saturday morning (check dates) at the green in Kings Norton, 5 minute drive away
The Black Horse, Bristol Road South, 10 minute drive ideal for breakfast /lunch on the go, cheap and usually cheerful
The Black Horse
Bristol Road SouthThe Black Horse, Bristol Road South, 10 minute drive ideal for breakfast /lunch on the go, cheap and usually cheerful
Becketts Farm
Alcester RoadThe Navigation Inn - JD Wetherspoon
1 Wharf RoadThornborough Events
Easy to get to from here
Hospital
Easy to get to if having to visit patients in hospital or to attend appointments
17 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Mindelsohn WayEasy to get to if having to visit patients in hospital or to attend appointments
Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road15 minute drive away
Alexandra Hospital
Woodrow Drive15 minute drive away
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road SouthShort journey to here