Elana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful experience - Travel back in time to the days of mining, explore life during that time, the history, tour the car museum and enjoy traditional fish and chips or drinks at the old pub.
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Museo de la Vida en el País Negro
Discovery WayWonderful experience - Travel back in time to the days of mining, explore life during that time, the history, tour the car museum and enjoy traditional fish and chips or drinks at the old pub.
Stunning library with a gorgeous cafe on the top floor
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Biblioteca de Birmingham
1 Broad StStunning library with a gorgeous cafe on the top floor
It has a collection of international importance covering fine art, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, natural history, archaeology, ethnography, local history and industrial history.
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Tienda del Museo y Galería de Arte de Birmingham
Chamberlain SquareIt has a collection of international importance covering fine art, ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, natural history, archaeology, ethnography, local history and industrial history.
Site of an old millpond, wander around this nature reserve full of plants, animals and insects, gnarled old trees and gorgeous carpets of bluebells each spring. The site is also of great archaeological interest, having two burnt mounds, the remains of an old mill dam and the foundations of Victorian greenhouses.
Don’t miss: Book a JRR Tolkien-themed tour at the recently-reopened Sarehole Mill, on the fringes of the bog: the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author grew up around Moseley Bog in the 1890s.
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Moseley Bog
Yardley Wood RoadSite of an old millpond, wander around this nature reserve full of plants, animals and insects, gnarled old trees and gorgeous carpets of bluebells each spring. The site is also of great archaeological interest, having two burnt mounds, the remains of an old mill dam and the foundations of Victorian greenhouses.
Don’t miss: Book a JRR Tolkien-themed tour at the recently-reopened Sarehole Mill, on the fringes of the bog: the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author grew up around Moseley Bog in the 1890s.
The Botanical Gardens’ exotic world of tropical plantlife makes for an excellent family day out. The glasshouses are filled with all manner of strange flora, while the lawns and shrubbery outside are perfect for a stroll during the sunnier months.
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Jardines Botánicos de Birmingham
Westbourne RoadThe Botanical Gardens’ exotic world of tropical plantlife makes for an excellent family day out. The glasshouses are filled with all manner of strange flora, while the lawns and shrubbery outside are perfect for a stroll during the sunnier months.
Food Scene
Great experience for children, lovers of Cadbury or those interested in the way the area evolved through the Cadbury expansion.
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Cadbury World
69 Linden RdGreat experience for children, lovers of Cadbury or those interested in the way the area evolved through the Cadbury expansion.
You should miss out on a walk around the canal quarter. It’s a real Cinderella part of town, having been hugely redeveloped and crammed full with restaurants and bars.
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Birmingham Canal
You should miss out on a walk around the canal quarter. It’s a real Cinderella part of town, having been hugely redeveloped and crammed full with restaurants and bars.
Neighbourhoods
Moseley
Moseley is known for its alternative and trendy scene. It is home to great venues and nice chill out pubs.
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Moseley
Moseley is known for its alternative and trendy scene. It is home to great venues and nice chill out pubs.
Digbeth is considered the upcoming funky district of Birmingham. The amalgamation of its former industrial charm and it's modern art and cultural scene set amongst light bulb lit streets, street art and cafes/bars housed in former factories.
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Digbeth
Digbeth is considered the upcoming funky district of Birmingham. The amalgamation of its former industrial charm and it's modern art and cultural scene set amongst light bulb lit streets, street art and cafes/bars housed in former factories.