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Symphony Hall
Ollie #1 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: Home of the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this structure is acclaimed as the "finest concert hall in Europe," due to its perfect acoustics...... more » Owner description: Home of the city of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this structure is acclaimed as the "finest concert hall in Europe," due to its perfect acoustics and floating base designed to minimize vibration from the outside. « less
Attraction type  Symphonies
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Birmingham Back to Backs
Ollie #2 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Thinktank Planetarium
Ollie #3 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
The UK's first purpose-built digital planetarium, the UK's most progressive digital dome & one of the top 10 busiest small planetariums in the world
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Aston Hall
Ollie #4 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Built around 1618, this was the last conventional Jacobean house erected in England, which today features fine 17th-century architectural detail...... more » Owner description: Built around 1618, this was the last conventional Jacobean house erected in England, which today features fine 17th-century architectural detail including plasterwork, woodwork and chimneypieces. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Electric Cinema
Ollie #5 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews

The Electric Cinema is a cinema and sound recording facility in Birmingham, England. It opened in Station Street in 1909, showing its first silent film on 27 December of that... more »

Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Ollie #6 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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National Motorcycle Museum
Ollie #7 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: The National Motorcycle Museums award winning facilities provides a truly unique venue for your conference, seminar, banquet or function. Breathtaking...... more » Owner description: The National Motorcycle Museums award winning facilities provides a truly unique venue for your conference, seminar, banquet or function. Breathtaking displays of literally hundreds of fully restored British motorcycles are on hand to provide an extra attraction to your delegates. We aim to offer more than a unique venue, however. We know that the success of any function is dependent upon the backing and support of an experienced and caring staff. 13 luxuriously appointed and newly renovated suites, ranging from just 5 to up to 1000 delegates offer the flexibility to suite most requirements. The National Motorcycle Museum is at the hub of the country’s motorway system and rail network, with Birmingham International railway station just five-minutes taxi ride away. Access from everywhere within the UK is direct and overseas visitors praise the excellent international services provided at Birmingham Airport, which is less than two miles in distance away. The National Exhibition Centre is also near the Museum complex and we offer vast car parking facilities.Many of our clients are ‘blue-chip’ companies from home and overseas. They come back to us time after time – we know you will too, and look forward to seeing you to discuss your requirements in the near future. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  13.4 km from city centre
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Baddesley Clinton
Ollie #8 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owned by the National Trust, this medieval manor house has seen little change since it was built in 1633.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  15.6 km from city centre
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Winterbourne House and Garden
Ollie #9 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic...... more » Owner description: Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Ollie #10 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: Since 1886, this museum and gallery contains large collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as paintings by many other Victorian artists whose...... more » Owner description: Since 1886, this museum and gallery contains large collections of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as paintings by many other Victorian artists whose works are hard to find in metropolitan areas. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Ollie #11 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Discover the skill of the jeweler's craft and enjoy a unique tour of an original jewelry factory, which traces the 200-year history of the ancient...... more » Owner description: Discover the skill of the jeweler's craft and enjoy a unique tour of an original jewelry factory, which traces the 200-year history of the ancient crafting skills that made Birmingham the center of the British jewelry industry. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Neighbourhoods; History Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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The Pen Room
Ollie #12 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Ollie #13 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1932, this institute has acquired an outstanding collection of Old Master and 19th-century art, which includes masterpieces by Simone...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1932, this institute has acquired an outstanding collection of Old Master and 19th-century art, which includes masterpieces by Simone Martini, Bellini, Rubens, Murillo and Gainsborough. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Crescent Theatre
Ollie #14 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Coughton Court
Ollie #15 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Located in the historic home of the Throckmorton family since the 15th century, this interesting museum tells the story of the notorious Gunpowder...... more » Owner description: Located in the historic home of the Throckmorton family since the 15th century, this interesting museum tells the story of the notorious Gunpowder Plot of 1605. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  7.4 km from city centre
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Grand Prix Karting
Ollie #16 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Race Car Tracks
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
Ollie #17 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Outdoor scenic complex consisting of six main gardens: The Loudon Terrace, Main Lawn & Bandstand, Historic Gardens, West Lawn and Herbaceous Border,...... more » Owner description: Outdoor scenic complex consisting of six main gardens: The Loudon Terrace, Main Lawn & Bandstand, Historic Gardens, West Lawn and Herbaceous Border, The Herb Garden and the National Bonsai Collection. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Gas Street Basin
Ollie #18 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Once a thriving port, this area where several canals meet offers colorful canal boats, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Shakespeare Express
Ollie #19 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Take a fast trip on this nostalgic steam train from Birmingham to its historical and famous neighbor, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Thinktank Science Museum
Ollie #20 of 151 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: Thinktank is Birmingham's unique and award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point in the heart of the city.  This exciting attraction...... more » Owner description: Thinktank is Birmingham's unique and award-winning science museum housed at Millennium Point in the heart of the city.  This exciting attraction offers ten galleries of historical artefacts, modern interactives and fantastic futuristic facts. You can explore everything from aircraft and steam engines to intestines and taste buds - and even emotional robots!  Thinktank is like nothing you've ever seen before and will stimulate your mind whatever your age. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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