Birmingham City Centre Hidden Gems
Welcome to our insights page where we provide you with more detail about our hidden gem residences and information about Birmingham to help you plan your visit!
Virtual Tours
For a more detailed look into our beautiful Birmingham residences, explore each and every room with a virtual tour.
Diamond
2 bedroom apartment
Garnet
3 bedroom apartment
Emerald
2 bedroom apartment
Ruby
2 bedroom apartment
Amethyst
3 bedroom apartment
Location & Nearby Amenities
Hospital
Birmingham city hospital
Dudley Rd, Birmingham B18 7QH
Pharmacy
Boots
2 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HJ
Monday-friday, 8am–6pm, Sat 9am – 5.30pm, sun closed
Groceries
Sainsbury’s Local
10 Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2JB
Everyday 7am-9pm
Teso Express
150 Wharfside St The Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1XL
Everyday 7am-11pm
Bank / ATM
The guild bar college
145 Granville St, Birmingham B1 1SB
20 Broad St, Birmingham B1 2DY
Barclays
Brindley Place Waters Edge, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2HZ
Waters Edge, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HZ
Tesco
Mailbox Shopping Centre, Birmingham B1 1XL
Our Top Recommended Attractions
There are many different attractions in Birmingham. To help you make the most of your stay with us, we have provided some information to some of the top places of interest.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses
o 15 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with over 7000 plants, shrubs and trees - and a new Butterfly House.
o Close to Birmingham city centre, this hidden tranquil setting also has four glasshouses taking the visitor from the hot steamy heat of the Tropical rainforest with its rich vegetation, through to the Sub-Tropical House with its stunning palms and tree ferns.
o The visitor moves through to the Mediterranean House, with its citrus plants and bright conservatory-type blooms - and finally to the stark contrast of the Arid House with desert climate and stunning cacti.
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
o A premium shopping and dining destination located in the heart of the city of Birmingham.
o Offering over 240 stores and restaurants as a combined centre with Grand Central, there is something for everyone.
Cadbury World
o A world of chocolate delights and a fascinating, fun-packed day out.
o From learning how your favourite confectionery is made and uncovering the fascinating story of Cadbury chocolate, to playing in chocolate rain and adding your favourite treat to a delicious pot of warm liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk.
o You'll discover the origins of the cocoa bean amidst trees and waterfalls in the Aztec Jungle, before jumping on board the magical Cadabra ride and visiting the brand new 4D Chocolate Adventure zone, a 4D cinema experience featuring Cadbury's most popular characters.
o Cadbury World is located in the grounds of the original Cadbury factory, but isn't a tour of the factory itself. Instead, you'll discover the history, the making and the magic of Cadbury confectionery as you journey through our chocolatey zones.
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
o Birmingham's unique and award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point in the heart of the city.
o This exciting attraction offers ten galleries of historical artefacts, modern interactives and fantastic futuristic facts.
o You can explore everything from aircraft and steam engines.
Symphony Hall
o Birmingham's world-famous acoustically refined 2262 capacity concert hall presents a diverse programme of jazz, world, folk, rock, pop and classical music concerts, organ recitals, spoken word, dance, family, educational and community performances each year, as well as conferences, graduation ceremonies, business meetings and major broadcasts.
o Symphony Hall is managed alongside sister venue Town Hall, by the registered charity Performances Birmingham Ltd, and is home to the Birmingham International Concert Season and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Birmingham Canalside
o Scenic area to walk around both day and night.
o Canal boat tours cruise along the water taking people on tours, or at night a floating restaurant or maybe a hen night celebration. For some people the boats are their homes.
Victoria Square
o Pedestrianised public square in Birmingham, England.
o It is home to both the Town Hall and the Council House, and directly adjacent to Chamberlain Square.
o The square is often considered to be the centre of Birmingham, and is the point from where local road sign distances are measured.
o It is a short walk from St. Philip's Cathedral on Colmore Row and is on the main pedestrian route between the Bull Ring and Brindleyplace areas.
o Three major roads, Colmore Row, New Street and Paradise Street, and others, meet there.
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
o Dive and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep as you journey through the amazing underwater world of
o Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks. To get any closer you'll have to get wet!
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
o Fantastic Facilities, easy to navigate around the venue
o Edgbaston Cricket Centre is an indoor training facility based at Edgbaston Stadium, home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
o It is available for hire for local cricket clubs, while the centre hosts a number of cricket and coaching events.
Our Favourite Restaurants
A selection of our favourite cuisines in South Shields to help you explore and find the perfect restaurants during your stay.
The Wooden Deli
British / cafe
+44 191 296 4656
Dodgin's Yard
British / bar
+44 191 259 1992
Turkuisine
Turkish
+44 191 427 1023
Coast Kitchen & Bar
+44 191 257 7257
Bella Passi Italian Kitchen
Italian
+44 191 425 0044
Cafe India
Indian
+44 191 454 9898
Transport in Birmingham
Buses
Network West Midland service
Coach
LandFlight are the premier coach hire and chauffeur drive company established in the Heart of England since 1974. Ideally located for all passenger transport movements throughout the UK and Europe.
Metro
Birmingham Snow Hill serves local rail services to Solihull and Worcester and metro trams towards Wolverhampton. The current tram line runs to Bull Street in the City Centre with a further extension to Corporation Street and New Street station.
Trains
Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest of the three main railway stations in Birmingham City Centre.
Birmingham Snow Hill serves local rail services to Solihull and Worcester and metro trams towards Wolverhampton. The current tram line runs to Bull Street in the City Centre with a further extension to Corporation Street and New Street station.
Birmingham Moor Street Station is just six minutes walk from New Street Station. Moor Street Station serves local lines to Stratford upon Avon and Kidderminster but also has direct services to London Marylebone via the Chilterns route.
Travelling from London? London Northwestern Railway (LNR) provides intercity and commuter train services on the Euston, Northampton, Birmingham and Liverpool corridors.
Cycling
Brompton folding bikes are currently available to hire from docks near Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill, Brindleyplace, Birmingham Airport and Aston University.
Motorways
· The A38(M) which links Spaghetti Junction to the city centre.
· The M5, connecting Birmingham to the south-west of England.
· The M42, which connects Birmingham to Tamworth and the East Midlands.
· The M6 Toll, which enables through traffic on the M6 to bypass Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Airport
Birmingham International Station
Birmingham Airport's own station stop for anyone looking to fly to and from Birmingham
Taxi
T.C. Cars private hire taxi company has 300 vehicles, open 24/7. Running for over 25 years they are one of the largest most experienced cab firms around.
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