Tired of doing all the typical tourist things? Why not try an activity on this list that is unique to Birmingham?
Cannon Hill Park
Go for a walk at Cannon Hill Park, and ride the paddle boats, play tennis, have a picnic, or check out the award winning tulips.
The Mac
Catch an independent movie, performance, art show or exhibit at The Mac Theatre, located at Cannon Hill Park.
Ozzy Osborne’s House
Are you a Black Sabbath fan? The childhood home of Ozzy Osborne is located in Aston, a ten minute bus ride from Birmingham city centre. Go and see where it all began.
City Centre Canal Rides
Interested in seeing Birmingham city centre by water? Did you know Birmingham is home to more canals than anywhere else in the UK? Daily trips leave from the canal side off of Broad Street daily.
Charity shopping
Go charity store shopping in Harborne, a great little leafy suburb of Birmingham. The Harborne High Street is filled with charity shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. The best part is that the money spent at the stores goes back to supporting the local charities.
Greasy Late Night Food
Grab breakfast at Birmingham’s well-known Mr. Egg Café on Hurst Street. A favourite haunt of local Brummies for cheap, tasty food that’s open until late, and perfect for when you are coming home after the pub! Don't forget to look for the giant egg on the ceiling!
The Gay Quarter on Hurst Street
Dance the night away at one of the many exciting dance clubs like The Village or Subway City located in Birmingham’s Gay Quarter.
Edwardian Swimming Experience
Enjoy a swim in the famous Moseley Road Baths. Housed in one of the city’s best preserved Edwardian buildings that date from 1907, it's the only Edwardian public swimming pool still in existence in the UK.
Lord of the Rings Trail
Go on the trail of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R Tolkien, who based many places in his books like the Shire, the Old Forest, Mina Morgul and Minas Tirith, on childhood memories from time spent in Birmingham at the Sarehole Mill, the Moseley Bogs, and the Waterworks in Edgbaston.
The Electric Theatre
Catch a movie at the UK’s oldest working cinema, The Electric. It is complete with soft sofas, waiter service, and the ability to text in your orders to the bar. This is one of Birmingham’s only independent theatres. Make sure to get your tickets early for the couches because they go fast.
St. Philip’s Cathedral
Eat lunch in a graveyard. St. Philip’s, the cathedral of Birmingham, dates from 1715 and dominates the city centre landscape from Colmore Row. It’s a popular spot for enjoying a packed lunch on a sunny day or just plain people watching.
The Balti Triangle
Birmingham is famous for its balti, a Kashmiri dish cooked over a high flame containing spices, meat and vegetables. These meals are quite cheap and available at one of the many Balti houses in the Balti Triangle area of South Birmingham.
Steam Train to Stratford
Enjoy a blast to the past and take the Shakespeare Express old-fashioned steam train to Stratford upon Avon. Trips run on Sundays and can include a full English breakfast or high tea aboard the train.
Sunday Bargains at the Car Boot Sale
Hunt for bargains at the weekly Sunday Car Boot Sale held at the Wholesale Market Precinct on Pershore Road from 6am-to 1pm. This market offers loads of different new and used items for purchase like furniture, dvds, games, books and a whole lot in between.
Bohemian Jukebox in Moseley
Catch an up and coming song writer perform at the popular “Bohemian Jukebox” night at The Bull’s Head in Moseley, Birmingham. Moseley is one of the trendy, artistic areas of Birmingham.
The Old Crown Pub
The Old Crown on the Digbeth High Street is thought to be the oldest surviving building in the city centre. With part of the building dating back to 1368, it has recently been renovated and is a nice place to have a meal and enjoy a quiet pint.
The Custard Factory
Based in the old Bird's Custard Factory, the factory was taken over in the early nineties with promises to house creative and media talents. Therefore, this area filled with galleries, bars, retro shops, and restaurants. It is also home to The Factory Club, Medicine Bar and Air Nightclub which houses Godskitchen and many famous dj nights.
Teamworks Karting
Home to the fastest indoor go-karts in the UK, Teamworks offers a fun and exciting 750 meter track to race on. They offer a variety of races to participate in, so choose the one that's best for you. With prices ranging from 22-55 pounds per person it can be a bit on the expensive side, but also a good deal of fun.
Vintage
Go retro shopping at Vintage Clothing store on the Digbeth High Street. Offering the best in vintage resale, get top bargains on major labels at discount prices.
Paint Ball
With nearby sites to choose from like Stafford, Wolverhampton and Redditch, paintball could be right up your alley. Current deals are running at 49.95 for 8 people to play, so why not book an adventure for you and your friends that you won't soon forget. The Ministry of Paintball office is around the corner on the Digbeth High Street.
UB40's Studios
Set in an old abbatoir and home of UB40's recording studio for the past 25 years, stop by and see DEP studios. This studio has also recorded world class artists like Robert Palmer and Chrissie Hynde. With the redevelopment of the Eastside and Digbeth area, UB40 have decided to move their studios to another part of Birmingham, so go and see this part of history before its gone.
Sunflower Lounge
This venue is a great place to grab a drink and people watch. With a 1960's mod theme to it and many patrons who dress the part, Sunflower Lounge is the hip place to hang out if you are into rock and indie music. Live bands and a decent selection of drinks make this place worth a visit.
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