BIRMINGHAM
LISTINGS
BIRMINGHAM is a vibrant
hub of old and new buildings
nestled between landscaped
zones of paved walkways, water
features and one of the largest
gay scenes in the UK.
If you’re looking for a weekend
break then you’ll find plenty to do
here from the bountiful shopping
malls and markets, home to some
of the best loved retailers, to the
small market traders offering a
wide range of household,
clothing, and party goods, to the
fully charged nightlife. With nine
gay bars and clubs to choose
from, a few of which serve great
food, you’ll be pressed not to find
a place to enjoy a cosy pint, watch
some cabaret or dance till the
early hours.
It’s not all just about shopping
and clubbing though,
Birmingham has a wide range of
restaurants offering celebrity
branded eateries, favourite
chains and a whole global
cuisine on offer including the
famous Birmingham curry - Do
check out the Hen and Chickens,
0121 236 3121 which serves not
only the best curry in town
(TripAdvisor) but also a range of
Asian, barbecue, pub and grill for
those friends who prefer
something different.
Birmingham is also the home to a
number of theatres including the
REP, with a wide season of plays,
comedy and drama and the
Birmingham Hippodrome
bringing you the best of the UK’s
national tours such as Matthew
Bourne’s Swan Lake, One Man,
Two Guvnors and Wicked.
If you’re looking for something a
little more cultured then do pay a
visit to the delightful
Birmingham Museum and Art
Gallery. There’s a wide varied
collection to see dating back
200,000 years to the present day,
including Pre-Raphaelite art,
wrapped Mummies and a
detailed look at the history of
Birmingham and how over the
years it’s grown into one of the
UK’s best loved cities.
Recent facelifts have ensured that
Birmingham is a fresh city to eat
sleep and play in. The only
question is, can you fit it all in
with just one weekend?
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