Shirley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Utilita Arena Birmingham

Utilita Arena Birmingham

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Utilita Arena Birmingham
Bullring Shopping Centre featuring modern architecture and shopping

Bullring & Grand Central

4/5(22 reviews)

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.

Bullring & Grand Central
University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

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.

University of Birmingham
Cadbury World featuring signage, heritage architecture and cbd

Cadbury World

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.

Cadbury World
International Convention Centre showing interior views and modern architecture

International Convention Centre

4/5(5 reviews)

Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.

International Convention Centre
Villa Park

Villa Park

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Villa Park

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$14
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

AU$163
per adult
From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour
Peaky Blinders Tour

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

AU$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

AU$164
per adult
Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Discover Birmingham Self Guided Walking Tour

Discover Birmingham Self Guided Walking Tour

AU$11
per adult
Discover Birmingham Self Guided Walking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Cadbury World & SEA LIFE Birmingham

Birmingham: Cadbury World & SEA LIFE Birmingham

AU$72
per adult
Birmingham: Cadbury World & SEA LIFE Birmingham
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Our pick of the best Shirley Hotel Deals

Redwings Lodge Solihull
Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 out of 5
A34, 3m from Jct4 M42, Solihull, England
The price is AU$111 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
Good value for money
"Good value for money but a £10 extra charge for checking in 3 hours early was a bit much. I feel a 3 pm check in ends up wasting most of your day"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Redwings Lodge Solihull
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England
The price is AU$136 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel is nice but outdated. It needs a renovation. I’d not bother to go to a restaurant. It’s expensive for cheap food and the service is not great."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
Colmore Row, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$239 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent central location. All facilities very clean. Very helpful & friendly staff. Good quality breakfast. A very pleasant stay, thank you."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
4 out of 5
245 Broad Street, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$157 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,613 reviews)
"staff couldn’t do enough to help. always on hand to help. central location with parking. will visit again"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$146 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,213 reviews)
Arden
"Easy to find with Sat Nav. Plenty of on site secure parking. Less than 5 minute walk to other eating or drinking establishments although we ate at the hotel and the food and drink prices were very reasonable. Staff very helpful. Room very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay at this hotel again in ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street, Birmingham, England
The price is AU$145 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,358 reviews)
Comfortable in central Brum
"Check in was very efficient and in no time at all I was in my room. The room was clean and perfect for a short stay. The hotel’s position was perfect for my needs with easy access to the city centre, and a short walk to New Street Station. 😀"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Shirley

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Moseley

The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.

Moseley
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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.

Digbeth
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Selly Oak

Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Chamberlain Clock.

Selly Oak
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Marston Green

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like The Bear Grylls Adventure and Resorts World Arena, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

Marston Green
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Chinese Quarter

Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.

Chinese Quarter
Thinktank showing interior views

Eastside

Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.

Eastside

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