About Birmingham

Birmingham City is the United Kingdom’s second – largest city and is situated right in the heart of England.

Situated in the city centre is the International Convention Centre, which hosts meetings of world leaders in industry and politics. Members of the public are welcome to visit the centre, where they can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere.Near by is the National Indoor Arena, which hosts shows and TV spectaculars, aswell as many international sporting events.

Birmingham has a wealth of splendid architecture in its older buildings, around the centre of the city. Among those not to be missed are The Town Hall, built in the 1830’s it is a magnificent example of Victorian Architecture, inspired by classical Roman temples it has 40 Corinthian columns of Anglesey marble. The great hall can seat 2000 people, and has one of the finest organs in the country.

Source: www.aboutbritain.com/towns/birmingham

The University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is a member of The Russell Group of research universities and a founding member of a Universitas 21. The university is located in Birmingham in the West Midlands of England. The Times Higher Education Supplement placed the University 65th in its World University Rankings Table, and the university is ranked eleventh overall in the UK, as well as thirtieth in Europe.    

                                     “Per Ardua Ad Alta”

              “Through Hard Work, Great Things Are Achieved”

For More Information, please visit: http://www.bham.ac.uk/ 

 Night Life For many, Broad Street is the centre of Birmingham’s nightlife. It is particularly popular with young people in the city, due to its vast selection of contemporary pubs, bars and nightclubs. http://www.visitbirmingham.com/nightlife/

 Hotels and RestaurantsThe City of Birmingham is home to some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Europe, such as the Radisson SAS hotel and the Hotel Du Vin. There are a myriad of options of where you want to go, and so we will leave up to you !http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/birmingham/restaurants.html  

Transport Links

By Road

Birmingham is at the hub of a comprehensive motorway network that connects to every corner of the country via the M5, M6, M40 and M42. Follow signs to Birmingham City Centre then follow the brown tourist signs to the Convention Centre and NIA. (Town Hall and Symphony Hall themselves are not featured on road signage.)

By Rail

Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations are within easy walking distance of Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Moor Street and Five Ways are slightly further away but still within walking distance. (NB Birmingham International serving Birmingham International Airport and The NEC is approximately 10 miles away.)

There are fast and frequent rail services to the centre of Birmingham with free parking at many Centro stations. The Centro Hotline on 0121 200 2700 (open 7.30am – 10.30pm every day except Christmas Day) can help you plan your journey.

Rail Works & Travel – Please Note

We suggest you check the situation before travelling and allow additional time for your journey if rail work is planned.Please contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 for information on engineering works as close to travel as possible and Network Rail Helpline on 08457 114141 for information about Birmingham New Street.

National Rail Enquiries website www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Air

Birmingham International Airport. Frequent trains to the City Centre run from the adjacent Birmingham International Station.

Source : http://www.thsh.co.uk/page/planning-your-visit/transport-links/

 For further information pertaining to the city of Birmingham, please visit

http://www.visitbirmingham.com/information/