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Lots to do in Birmingham

St. Martin in the Bull Ring
The most ancient of Birmingham's churches this Victorian church located in the Bull Ring and it is an important spot to visit while in Birmingham.

Bull Ring
Marked by a huge bull located at its centre, the “Bull Ring” is the commercial area in Birmingham. One of the biggest shopping malls in the UK is located in this area. Bull ring is also famous for its 800-year-old Bull Ring Open Market which is regarded as the best outdoor market in the UK.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has a large collection that covers subjects such as fine art and applied arts, archaeology and ethnography, natural history and social history. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions in the Main Gallery “Gas Hall” (Admission: Free, fees may apply for the exhibitions in Gas Hall)

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter invites its visitors to a unique experience in the world of jewellery and of jeweller's craft in a workshop frozen in time. (Admission: Free)

Sarehole Mill
Built in 1765, Sarehole Mill is a typical example of the watermills Birmingham had back in history. It is and interesting place to see while in Birmingham. (Admission: Free)

Weoley Castle
With its 700 years old history, Weoley Castle, together with the remains of the medieval manor house, is inviting the visitors to a trip back in the medieval times. (Admission: Free)

National Sea Life Centre
National Sea Life Centre attracts a great number of people of all ages with its fascinating atmosphere with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life. (Admission: 9.00 GBP)

Waterhall
Built in 1879, Waterhall is an impressive place both in terms of its architectural structure and with the rich Modern and Contemporary Art collection it holds.

Ikon Gallery
Located in Brindleyplace, Ikon Gallery has a large collection of contemporary art. (Admission: Free)