By Jessica Howell
Birmingham
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Saint Phillips SquarePhoto By: Visit Birmingham
The second most populous city in the United Kingdom, Birmingham offers tourists the best of what the UK has to offer, but with a different flare and slightly smaller price tag. Home to world class entertainment venues, Birmingham is a culture rich city sure to impress the most seasoned traveler. With classic “olde” English hamlets within an hour’s reach, visitors can also enjoy the rolling green hills of the English countryside. Birmingham is also a city of excitement. With a vibrant night life, and arguably some of the best shopping to be found outside of London, this city should not be underestimated. EscapeWizard.com insists you book your next vacation to Birmingham, United Kingdom today!
Located just 6 miles from the city, The Birmingham Airport (BHX) is virtually on the doorstep of Birmingham. Click on the following link to book your ticket to Birmingham: (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com can also assist with your accommodation needs. Just click on the link to browse Birmingham’s selection of hotels (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
As the second most populous city in the United Kingdom, Birmingham offers world class entertainment and attractions without the hefty price tag that comes with visiting the normal tourist destinations. EscapeWizard.com recommends that you begin your trip to Birmingham by exploring the rich musical culture this bustling city has to offer. First stop, the Birmingham Hippodrome. Selling more tickets than any other British theatre each year, it is safe to say that the Birmingham Hippodrome is the nation’s favorite theatre. Here you can see extraordinary performances by the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Welsh National Opera, The Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and other popular musicals, comedies, and dramas. Check the Hippodrome’s schedule of performances before you embark on your vacation so that you don’t miss out on the United Kingdom’s premier theater experience.
EscapeWizard.com recommends you keep the culture coming by exploring the cities world class art galleries. An exciting and architecturally outstanding gallery to visit is The New Art Gallery Walsall, which houses an extensive collection of sculptures, drawings, and paintings by artists such as Garman Ryan, William Blake, Van Gosh, and Picasso. If contemporary Pop Art is what you seek, then Wolverhampton Art Gallery boasts one of the largest contemporary Pop Art collections in the United Kingdom. For a truly unique experience, spend some time exploring the Bilston Craft Gallery. With exhibits featuring local jewelry designers, sewing workshops, and contemporary projects that fuse traditional techniques with modern technology, the Bilston Craft Gallery will inspire your creative muse like no other art gallery can!
EscapeWizard.com also recommends that you venture outside the city and explore the English countryside. Only an hour away from Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect destination for a countryside excursion. The birthplace of one of the world’s most influential writers, William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon attracts thousands of tourists every year. No visit to Stratford-upon-Avon is complete unless you see an original performance by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company. The company offers performances of classic Shakespearian work as well as more contemporary dramas and comedies. Also, be sure to visit The Shakespeare Properties, which includes five houses: Shakespeare’s birthplace, New Place/Nash’s House, Hall’s Croft, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Mary Arden’s House. If time allows, EscapeWizard.com insists you visit Trinity Church, where Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried.
Although many people go on vacation to gain some perspective or just relax, every vacation needs some excitement. Imagine the roar of the stadium on game day as thousands of spectators jump to their feet when their team scores a goal. In Birmingham, sports reign supreme. With two top class football teams, Aston Villa and Birmingham City, and three other local league teams, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, and the Wolverhompton Wanders, there’s a game nearly every weekend. So no matter when you decide to travel to Birmingham, check the football schedules and treat yourself to tickets to England’s favorite pastime.
After exploring all modern day Birmingham has to offer, travel back in time and explore the cities rich heritage. EscapeWizard.com suggests spending a day exploring The Jewellery Quarter, which dates back over 250 years and is still home to over 400 jewelry businesses. The Quarter also contains Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square, with fine restaurants, bars and galleries, and of course, over 100 jewelry retailers selling classic one of a kind handcrafted pieces. The Jewellery Quarter is the perfect place to spend the day shopping, eating, and sightseeing.
To wrap up your trip to Birmingham, visit the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. The largest city museums service in England, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery boasts a community of museums including Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill, Soho House, and the ruins of Weoley Castle. General admission to the museum is free but admission may be charged for special featured exhibits.
Culture. History. Entertainment. Excitement. Birmingham has it is all! EscapeWizard.com urges you to stray from the normal tourist trail and explore more of what the United Kingdom has to offer.
Located just 6 miles from the city, The Birmingham Airport (BHX) is virtually on the doorstep of Birmingham. Click on the following link to book your ticket to Birmingham: (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php). EscapeWizard.com can also assist with your accommodation needs. Just click on the link to browse Birmingham’s selection of hotels (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl).
As the second most populous city in the United Kingdom, Birmingham offers world class entertainment and attractions without the hefty price tag that comes with visiting the normal tourist destinations. EscapeWizard.com recommends that you begin your trip to Birmingham by exploring the rich musical culture this bustling city has to offer. First stop, the Birmingham Hippodrome. Selling more tickets than any other British theatre each year, it is safe to say that the Birmingham Hippodrome is the nation’s favorite theatre. Here you can see extraordinary performances by the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Welsh National Opera, The Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and other popular musicals, comedies, and dramas. Check the Hippodrome’s schedule of performances before you embark on your vacation so that you don’t miss out on the United Kingdom’s premier theater experience.
EscapeWizard.com recommends you keep the culture coming by exploring the cities world class art galleries. An exciting and architecturally outstanding gallery to visit is The New Art Gallery Walsall, which houses an extensive collection of sculptures, drawings, and paintings by artists such as Garman Ryan, William Blake, Van Gosh, and Picasso. If contemporary Pop Art is what you seek, then Wolverhampton Art Gallery boasts one of the largest contemporary Pop Art collections in the United Kingdom. For a truly unique experience, spend some time exploring the Bilston Craft Gallery. With exhibits featuring local jewelry designers, sewing workshops, and contemporary projects that fuse traditional techniques with modern technology, the Bilston Craft Gallery will inspire your creative muse like no other art gallery can!
EscapeWizard.com also recommends that you venture outside the city and explore the English countryside. Only an hour away from Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect destination for a countryside excursion. The birthplace of one of the world’s most influential writers, William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon attracts thousands of tourists every year. No visit to Stratford-upon-Avon is complete unless you see an original performance by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company. The company offers performances of classic Shakespearian work as well as more contemporary dramas and comedies. Also, be sure to visit The Shakespeare Properties, which includes five houses: Shakespeare’s birthplace, New Place/Nash’s House, Hall’s Croft, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Mary Arden’s House. If time allows, EscapeWizard.com insists you visit Trinity Church, where Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried.
Although many people go on vacation to gain some perspective or just relax, every vacation needs some excitement. Imagine the roar of the stadium on game day as thousands of spectators jump to their feet when their team scores a goal. In Birmingham, sports reign supreme. With two top class football teams, Aston Villa and Birmingham City, and three other local league teams, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, and the Wolverhompton Wanders, there’s a game nearly every weekend. So no matter when you decide to travel to Birmingham, check the football schedules and treat yourself to tickets to England’s favorite pastime.
After exploring all modern day Birmingham has to offer, travel back in time and explore the cities rich heritage. EscapeWizard.com suggests spending a day exploring The Jewellery Quarter, which dates back over 250 years and is still home to over 400 jewelry businesses. The Quarter also contains Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square, with fine restaurants, bars and galleries, and of course, over 100 jewelry retailers selling classic one of a kind handcrafted pieces. The Jewellery Quarter is the perfect place to spend the day shopping, eating, and sightseeing.
To wrap up your trip to Birmingham, visit the Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. The largest city museums service in England, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery boasts a community of museums including Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill, Soho House, and the ruins of Weoley Castle. General admission to the museum is free but admission may be charged for special featured exhibits.
Culture. History. Entertainment. Excitement. Birmingham has it is all! EscapeWizard.com urges you to stray from the normal tourist trail and explore more of what the United Kingdom has to offer.