Alum Rock Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this romantic area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
Our pick of the best Alum Rock Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Aparthotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Birmingham Science Park Aston.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
Erdington
Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Erdington. A stop by New Hall Mill is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
- National Exhibition Centre
- Warwick Castle
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- Black Country Living Museum
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Edgbaston Stadium
- Victoria Square
- National Memorial Arboretum
- Birmingham Hippodrome
- Hagley Road
- Symphony Hall
- Coombe Abbey Country Park
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