How much does it cost to travel to Birmingham:
Varies from person to person. Rs. 2000-4000 a day on weekdays.
Birmingham Travel Guide:
As the second largest city in Britain, Birmingham has been a pivotal center of commerce and industry in Europe since the 16th century.
With the world-changing Industrial Revolution flourishing in the 18th century, this productivity revolution accelerated Birmingham's urban development from a 'rigid' city to a diverse one, making it one of the most fascinating cities in modern Britain.
Today we're going to take a look at Birmingham's entertainment life and see what Birmingham locals are playing, watching and doing. What are some interesting entertainment activities to look out for?
Several of Birmingham's major performance giants
1. Birmingham Town Hall (Birmingham Town Hall)
Birmingham Town Hall, located in Victoria Square, was built in 1834. Its architectural style reflects the revival of Roman architecture in Britain in the 19th century, so it looks very much like the Castor of Rome from the outside.With the change of time, the Town Hall no longer fulfills its original function, but takes on large-scale performances and events here, and an exhibition about the history of the Town Hall is also opened in the basement. The most popular of these events, however, is the triennial music festival.
Log on to the official website to see the events that take place here, including jazz, blues, country, and pop concerts, dances, speeches, movies, and more. Tickets can be booked directly from the official website.
Address: B3 Birmingham Victoria Square
2. Symphony Hall (Symphony Hall)
As the name suggests, Symphony Hall is dedicated to presenting an exciting symphonic performance, and it is the home of the Birmingham City Symphony Orchestra. Since its construction, Symphony Hall has been recognized as one of the best concert halls in the UK, and even among the world's symphony halls, for its world-class acoustics and stunning auditorium.
Imagine sitting in this magnificent hall and listening to an elegant symphony.
Booking tickets on the official website and Birmingham City Hall is one of the official websites. You can choose your favorite songs directly after landing, choose the venue and seats, and the rest is to enjoy a high-level symphony.
Address: Birmingham Broad Street B1 2EA
3. Arena Theatre (Coliseum Theatre)
In fact, the trust that manages the Birmingham Arena Theatre is an independent, non-profit charitable organization, founded in 1979. So this theater is not for profit either.In 2013-2014, this theater gave a record 404 great performances. Of all the performances, 48% were musicals, pantomimes accounted for 19%, ballets contributed 16% of all performances, operas accounted for 3%, and the rest of the performances included drama and dance.
The current mainstay of this theater is the Birmingham Royal Ballet, formerly Adler's Welsh Royal Ballet at Saddell. Its standards are first class in the UK and the repertoire is mesmerizing. Don't miss it if you love ballet.
Address: Birmingham South Hurst Street b54tb
4. Birmingham Repertory Theatre (Birmingham Rep Theatre)
The REP Theatre was founded in 1913. 2013 took two years to redesign and build, and open to the public again. The new REP Theatre has a modern main hall, soundproof doors, and a 300-seat theater where audiences can watch classic plays and musicals.
In addition to great plays and musicals, audiences can take guided tours of the REP Theater for ￡5 for adults. Or enjoy dinner time at the PRE, normally priced at ￡15.95 - ￡19.95 (￡15.95 for a two course meal, ￡19.95 for a three course meal)
Address: Birmingham Memorial Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1, 2EP
Movie time in Birmingham
Perhaps most Chinese don't love theater and opera as much as Westerners do, and this certainly has something to do with the lack of a traditional atmosphere. But relaxing with a movie is one of the commonly preferred forms of entertainment in China, and one of the things people often do on dates and parties. So let's take a look at some of Birmingham's most famous movie theaters, and by the way, see what movies have been released recently.
Electronic Cinema
The reason why this theater is on the list is not because of the state-of-the-art projection equipment or the luxurious screening room, or even that this theater doesn't have either of these characteristics. So why is this cinema the most famous movie theater in Birmingham? The answer lies in its long history.
This movie theater has been around for a full 106 years since it opened in 1909. Since December 27, 1909, when the first movie was released, movies are still being shown here. And interestingly enough, the first movie at that time was still a silent film. Perhaps people at the time had no idea that today's movies could be presented in such high definition that they could be seen as if they were real, especially with the use of 3D technology, which makes viewers want to reach out and touch them.
So, half of the people who watch movies here are watching this old movie theater that has evolved with the times, or is it accompanied by childhood memories of the locals? Yet this movie theater has become an essential stop in Birmingham. Take the opportunity to see the summer 2015 blockbusters in theaters. Come and see your friends in Birmingham.
Tickets: ￡8.40 for standard seats, ￡5.40 for disabled, ￡10.20 for front soft seat sofa, ￡13.90 for sofa deluxe, ￡1.50 extra for 3D movies.
Address: 47-49 Station Street, B54dy, Birmingham
Birmingham's hottest bars
1. Nightingale Club
This is Birmingham's most famous gay nightclub. The whole club **** three floors and can accommodate 2000 people at the same time. Its popularity is not hard to imagine. Surprisingly, the nightclub is over 30 years old, but it's still the hottest gay club in Birmingham, which suggests the club has a secret weapon.
One of those secrets is the space and compartmentalization of this club. The first floor is for pop music and the second and third floors are for dance music. People with different musical tastes will find their favorite style of music here. Another secret weapon is that this is the cradle of British DJs, with many popular DJs performing here. Themed events or special guests come here almost anytime to get the crowd HIGH and light up Birmingham's nightlife.
Ticket prices: ￡5.50 for general admission, ￡10.0 for special events and ￡50.0 for VIP areas.
Address: B56rd, Essex House, Kent Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
2. Prince of Wales Moseley
This bar is a cocktail-themed bar, so it's a bit quieter. The bar tenders are friendly and most of the customers are regulars. Older and younger people alike like to come here to meet up with friends or relax with a drink.
As a very local bar, not only are the flavors very close to Birmingham tastes, but the atmosphere is also very "Birmingham"-ish, slightly softer in its rigidity. Every now and then there's a little surprise event or performance. It's no wonder this bar has been doing such a thriving business.
Birmingham, known as the Great Heart of England, is located in the middle of England, geographically close to the center of the country. As the only major city in the UK that did not develop along a coast or river, Birmingham has the unique geographical advantage of having London at its back. Relying on the powerful role of the Industrial Revolution, it developed rapidly and was the center of railroad locomotives, steam engines and shipbuilding at that time. In addition to its absolute dominance in these traditional industries, Birmingham is also a leader in the UK in finance and trade. Now Birmingham's position among British cities is unassailable. It is the world's largest metal (ferrous metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy such as copper, zinc, brass, aluminum, nickel, etc.) Processing area, its machine tools, instruments, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, airplanes, chemical and military industries are also important industrial pillars in Britain. There has also been a significant growth in the automobile industry, modern finance and tourism, and they are the meeting point for China's major railroad, road and canal systems. All of these features contribute to the city's characteristic 'rigidity', but as Chinese people visiting or living in Birmingham will soon discover, Birmingham is in fact a city of both strengths and weaknesses. Many of the attractions and places to visit here are full of flexible connotations.
1. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery)
The evaluation of a museum or art gallery depends largely on the artistry of its collections and exhibitions. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for its large and valuable collection of Victorian art, especially Pre-Raphaelite paintings. In addition, the museum's display of pottery, sculpture, silverware and stained glass by British and European artists amazes visitors to the city.
In addition, the Victorian building, built in 1885, houses a collection of ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian artifacts. In addition, Birmingham's local library offers a step back in time experience as visitors can relive the embedded world history by seeing how Birmingham has changed from the Middle Ages, the 18th century, the two world wars to the present day.
Open: 10am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 10.30am-5pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday; closed December 24, 25 and 26; January 1, 11am-4pm;
Address: 3DH Chamberlain Square, B3 Birmingham
2. Cadbury World ( Cadbury's World of Chocolate)
As you get closer to Cadbury's World of Chocolate, you'll feel the sweet smell of chocolate in the air. Following the signposts and surrounded by the purple world of Cadbury, visitors can easily find this marvelous and interesting Cadbury Chocolate World. Here, visitors can not only learn about Cadbury's brand story, but also witness the chocolate manufacturing process. Visitors can ride on the Cocoa Bean Tour and travel through the chocolate world, or stroll along the Cocoa Road which is dotted with chocolate spots, or try to make chocolates for their beloved ones.
The main color of the factory is dreamy purple, and with the cute decorations, it feels like entering a candy town in a fairy tale. Those rabbit chocolates, shoe chocolates, cartoon animal chocolates, mug chocolates, kettle chocolates, medallion chocolates, and all kinds of decorations made of chocolate and so on. Let people want to take home slowly see, slowly taste.
055-79000 is based on and inspired by this cartoon, people who have read the cartoon will have a sense of immersion. Follow the special tour guide to slowly stroll here, all the way will have free chocolate tasting. Especially the fresh chocolate sauce coming out of the tube is really unforgettable. This place is perfect for bringing little ones and will definitely be one of their favorite attractions. And of course, for chocolate lovers, it will fulfill all one's chocolate fantasies.
Opening hours: Normal opening hours are as follows
Admission: Adults 15.44, Children (4-15 years old) 11.35, Family Package (2 adults and 2 children) 47.28, Family Package (2 adults and 3 children) 55.45, Students 11.64, Seniors (60 years old and above) 11.64, Children under 4 years old are free. Online
Address: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1JR
3. Birmingham Central Library (Central Library)
Let's start with the appearance of the Central Library from the Society of Appearances. The Central Library, known as the "ugly building", is not a good place to be. From a distance, it looks like a golden tower hanging upside down, and the senses are out of proportion, which always makes people feel that something is wrong. Naturally, it is not surprising that when it was first built, there were many calls for it to be "demolished and rebuilt". But as a library, perhaps appearance is not important, after all, is not a "vase". In fact, the library is slowly proving its worth:
It is one of Europe's largest and busiest libraries, with an average of 5,000 readers a day and 700,000 books lent out every year. Compared to libraries with flashy exteriors, such practicality is beyond the reach of the average library. At the same time, the reading experience here is also beyond the reach of those who only look at the outside but not the inside. Because the interior design of the Central Library is extremely reasonable, the lighting is first-class, and the sunlight does not shine on the books. In addition, the library is warm in winter and cool in summer. Even in the hot summer, the indoor temperature is kept below 30 degrees Celsius without air conditioning, giving readers a good environment to enjoy the world of knowledge.
In addition, the library has two terraces where you can see the city view of Birmingham. Visitors can enter for free, but a card is required to borrow books, which are free to borrow.
Opening hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 1 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday;
Address: B1 2 Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands
4. The University of Birmingham (University of Birmingham)
The University of Birmingham is a world-renowned university located in the United Kingdom's second city of Birmingham. Founded in 1825, the university is not only a top university in the UK, but also enjoys a high academic reputation in the world. The University of Birmingham is one of the "Red Brick Universities" and is a founding member of the Russell Group of Universities and Universitas 21. As the first university to be built on a campus model, the first to differentiate between students on the basis of religion and origin, the first to have an all-student union, the first to have women's halls of residence, the first to have a business school, the first to have a medical school, and the first to offer physical education, the University of Birmingham's campuses are full of traces of this history.
The Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses are crisscrossed with ancient and modern buildings, and the Edgbaston campus, in particular, is recognized as one of the best in the UK. The campus has a clear lake in Vale Village and is surrounded by lush greenery and buildings with a strong ancient century flavor.The Selly Oak Campus is only 5 miles from the city center and occupies 80 acres of land. The campus is planted with many flowers and plants which bloom every year after spring. This is the best time to come here.
Address:West Midlands B15 2tt, edgbaston Birmingham
5. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham Cathedral)
Birmingham Cathedral is also known as St. Philip's Cathedral. This Baroque building, which was then regarded as one of the most creative in England, was built in 1725 and has been in existence for 290 years. Many tourists go to the church not only to admire the charm of the religious architecture, but also to see the four huge stained glass windows designed and painted by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. For from any angle, these four glass windows are much appreciated. Technically speaking, the painting style of these four windows is a tribute to Michelangelo (Michalangelo), the technique is exquisite, and the detailed depiction of angels, Christ, the Virgin Mary, and believers is quite insightful. In a religious and cultural sense, the four panes of glass tell the classic biblical story of birth-crucifixion-ascension-judgment.
The church is now located in the only Georgian square in the center of Birmingham. This square was built in 1779 as part of the Newhall Estate. It used to be a very elegant and charming place, but then a factory was built on the site, so it fell into disuse. Fortunately, in recent years it has been redeveloped, making it a vibrant place once again.
Opening hours: the visit is divided into sightseeing and pilgrimage (taking part in the pilgrimage). For details, click here.
Address: Birmingham Cathedral Colmore Street Birmingham B3 2QB
6. Bullring Shopping Center
Let's not even talk about how women need malls to survive. It has to be said that this shopping center does bring a lot of convenience and shopping to the people around it, so everyone defaults to this being the center of Birmingham. There are more than 160 stores operating here, with all kinds of auxiliary stores such as restaurants and leisure. Men who don't know how to shop can order a cup of coffee and wait for those who like to shop to come and browse at once.
The whole shopping center is divided into two buildings on the left and right, the first floor can be interoperable, and the second floor is a corridor connected to the Birmingham train station. It's really convenient for people who have to take the train after shopping. Of course, people who come here by car don't have to worry about the parking space because there are 1015 parking spaces in this shopping center. I believe most people can still find a parking space without any problem. Parking is only available at an extra charge of 2.50 for 0-1 hour a day; 4.50 for 1-2 hours; 6.50 for 2-3 hours; 7.00 for 3-4 hours; 8.00 for 4-6 hours; 12.00 for 6-8 hours; 16.00 for more than 8 hours;
Besides, the exterior of the Bullring Shopping Center is very modern, with the facade covered with 15,000 aluminum pieces in a rather ultra-modern style. Another thing that often makes tourists stop and take photos is the sculpture of the bull of the Bullring at one of the mall's entrances. It's said to bring back-to-back good luck after touching it!
Not to mention the Birmingham Farmer's Market next to the mall is a home life paradise. I'm a total kitchen guy and I can't even walk in a place like this. The cheap prices are embarrassing for us normal people who put up with London's high prices. Some day I'll show you Birmingham's fruit and veg markets and poultry markets that will make Londoners green with envy!
Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 8pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm.
Address: b54bu, Birmingham
Spend the night in Birmingham.
It's dark outside, but it's only just after 6pm. It's still early enough for a few friends to meet up and go for a walk.
Turn right at the hotel and walk through a narrow alley. All of a sudden, colored lights are twinkling, crowds are bustling, and the holiday spirit is in the air.
I've been out of the country a few times before, to a dozen countries, especially Europe, and to be in the middle of so many foreigners all at once. Really not a few times. Ginza, Moscow Airshow, Charles de Gaulle Airport, there are a lot of people, but during the day are people coming and going, and at night in foreign countries really rarely see a few people. All the people out for a walk after dinner were fellow countrymen.
Walking along this street. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get a good look at this, but I'm sure I'm going to be able to get a good look at this.
There were crowds of people everywhere, people crowding each other, bumping into each other, pushing each other. When they started, they walked like Japanese women. In the middle of the street, a long line of various wooden shacks with colorful neon signs had been erected. Groups of young men gathered around the bar tables with tall, round kegs (cups) of various shapes, drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and chatting. If you can't find a bar, you can find a big round trash can and stand next to it, drinking and chatting. A pair of couples or three or two confidants, pay a deposit, hold a large glass of beer, walk and drink, walk and talk. Lao, no one to talk to, no place to strike up a conversation, but he doesn't hold back on his drinking. He just sits anywhere, pours himself a drink, and enjoys himself. I really admire these foreigners. In a temperature of 5 degrees, they actually wore black silk skirts and big pants t-shirts and drank cold beer. What's more, they were so direct that they sat on the cold stone steps. Look at people's physique, it's really one word: great!
The whole street runs through City Hall Plaza, curved, but not chaotic. I wonder if it's divided early.
The food sellers are tied up in a pile, sausages, barbecue, fried rice, white wine, ice cream, candy cakes; handicrafts are piled up for sale, there are paintings, leather goods, wood carvings, small clothing; there are also a lot of games, such as hooping, shooting, walking, just like the domestic fair. To tell the truth, it's quite comfortable to sneak around here. Foreigners don't shout as loud as domestic merchants. When they come to buy something, they just say hello and let it go.
If you ask, I'll introduce you. I don't make a fuss, but I'm very welcoming.
In the distance, I see a tall, colorful lighthouse with a lifelike, joyful Santa standing on it. Squeezing through, there was another beer store. Only this one was packed with people holding large glasses of beer, like a train station in China's spring rush. Just full of alcoholic excitement. Later it turns out it's all caused by the free booze.
When we visited the RR (Rolls-Royce plc) training center in the afternoon, we also heard that the UK has entered an aging society, but the young people are shopping at the night market.
After returning to the hotel to rest, I could vaguely hear the singing and shouting of young people after drinking in the middle of the night. I couldn't help but sigh, Birmingham, the city's vitality at night, the youth's vitality at night
(Note: Birmingham, located in the center of England, is the second largest city in the United Kingdom, the most culturally diverse city in the United Kingdom, and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. James Watt, the father of industry, invented the two-cylinder steam engine here.)
For many young people who love Europe, it's a must to experience and find their dreams and passions here.