Shirley 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 lively bars.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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 Shirley Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Aparthotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
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 West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Shirley Golf Club
- Shirley Park
- National Exhibition Centre
- Warwick Castle
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- Black Country Living Museum
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Edgbaston Stadium
- Victoria Square
- Birmingham Hippodrome
- Hagley Road
- Symphony Hall