Top Ten Things to Do in Birmingham
Hilton Garage is not far from Birmingham, which is a great place to spend a day out, and what better way to try out your new wheels by driving your newly-bought used car from our site in Derby to the city and checking out some of these brilliant attractions?
1 Bullring
At the heart of Birmingham, you will find one of the best shopping centres in the UK to indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Opened in 2003, Bullring offers more than 160 shops.
2 Birmingham Back to Backs
Learn a bit about the great city’s past at Birmingham Back to Backs, the best history lesson you’ve ever had! Let an entertaining tour guide take you around carefully-restored 19th century houses and educate you on the fascinating lives of the residents.
3 British Motor Museum
One of our favourites has to be the British Motor Museum, where you can find the first ever Land Rover and around 300 other excellent cars. The range includes everything from stunning classics to models used in film and TV.
4 Cadbury World
Another popular attraction in Birmingham is Cadbury World. Well who wouldn’t want to spend a day learning about how their favourite chocolate is made and the origins of the magnificent cocoa bean? You’ll even get to sample a chocolatey treat!
5 Aston Hall
On the North side of Birmingham in a beautiful park, is Aston Hall, an exceptional 17th-century mansion. The stunning building is grade I listed, open for visitors to admire its splendour.
6 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Opened in 1885, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery contains an extensive range of exhibits, including the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold discovered and the largest public collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world.
7 Dudley Zoological Gardens
Home to well over a thousand animals, Dudley Zoological Gardens is a fantastic place to spend a day with the family.
8 Shakespeare’s Birthplace
William Shakespeare’s works have inspired our culture for generations, and it all started just south of Birmingham in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the childhood home of the beloved playwright and poet and admire his creations brought to life by resident actors.
9 Thinktank
Birmingham’s award-winning science museum makes an enjoyable and educational family day out. Thinktank has an impressive Planetarium, a Science Garden and more than 200 interactive displays.
10 Theatres
Buy your used car at Hilton Garage in Derby, then relax at a show in one of Birmingham’s many theatres, from the grand Hippodrome and Symphony Hall to comedy club, the Glee and mac.