Brindleyplace
The UK's largest mixed use building project. Brindleyplace demonstrates how the city of Birmingham is reshaping itself into a vibrant and modern city of distinction. Offices, bars, restaurants and homes all tastefully designed around a now revived and thriving canal.

The Bull Ring
Brand New and amazing shopping complex which replaces the worn out facade of the old Bull Ring. The largest regeneration project in Europe. 26 football pitches worth of shops, boutiques and restaurants. This is impressive. You just have to see it.

Centenary Square
A well laid out modern square which is used for many of Birmingham's spectacular annual events such as the New Year's Eve Celebrations or carnivals and music venues. The Rep Theatre, the Symphony Hall and the Library are all situated off Centenary Square.

Cadbury World
Cadbury World is one of the prime tourist destinations of Birmingham. The story of chocolate and the role of the Cadbury family reflects the heritage of this famous chocolate manufacturer. With 66,0000 cream eggs a day and a capacity for 1680 wispa chocolate bars a minute you shouldn't go hungry here. The visitor centre is an educational treat the kids will enjoy.

Cannon Hill Park
One of Birmingham's most popular parks. Close to the city centre and an oasis of peace this park is in Edgbaston Road near the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Ideal for the family, the mac centre is actually located within the park and there are plenty of cycle routes, tennis courts and a boating lake.

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Formal 18th century walled gardens off the Chester Road at Castle Bromwich. Not open all year round but worth spending a relaxing afternoon wandering around the beautiful gardens in the summer.

Central Library
One of Europe's biggest libraries. Housed on several floors you could spend a week here and still have missed some of the information that the library contains. The facilities are excellent as you would expect from a major city and the base of the library houses a small but pleasant square with bars, restaurant and the city Tourism Office.

Chinese Quarter
Birmingham has its own Chinese Quarter, a colourful and vibrant community that exists in the heart of the city not far from New Street Station.

Curzon Street Station
Once the gateway to the Birmingham railway system this building built by Philip Hardwick in 1838 now looks out of place and alone in it's surroundings.

Custard Factory
The original home of the infamous Bird's Custard who have since moved their headquarters to Gloucester. Purchased by a developer called Bennie Gray, the Custard Factory is now home to artists, dancers and musicians and features a lake side cafe and exhibitions.

Council House
Standing near the Town Hall, the Council House is a magnificent piece of architecture and a central feature of Birmingham City.

English Heritage Midlands
Listing of English Heritage sites in the West Midlands

Dhamma Talaka Pagoda
The Pagoda in Edgbaston is provided so that western people are able to learn about Buddhism.

Dudley Castle
Dudley Castle was built by the Normans. Providing protection since around 1071 the castle saw many changes over the centuries. The infamous John Dudley rebuilt the castle in the Renaissance style only to be beheaded by Queen Mary for trying to put Lady Jane Grey on the throne of England...

Dudley Zoo
This well known British Zoo has played host to thousands of children over the years, author of this website included. With breathtaking views over the Black Country, the zoo is built within the grounds of Dudley Castle....

Fort Dunlop
Thankfully now in the ownership of Advantage West Midlands and due for a complete refit at a cost of £42,000,000 this complex will include shops, apartments and offices. Watch this space.