Top 20 Things To Do in Birmingham for 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome 1
Birmingham Hippodrome

Rating: 4.7 ★ (10308 ratings)

With a history stretching back to 1895, the Birmingham Hippodrome on Hurst Street has evolved from its origins as a circus and variety hall into one of the UK's busiest …

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham 2
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Rating: 4.2 ★ (14368 ratings)

The UK's only 360-degree ocean tunnel offers a truly unique experience as sharks, a giant green sea turtle, and tropical fish swim above and below you. Located in Brindley Place, …

Birmingham Museum \u0026 Art Gallery 3
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Rating: 4.4 ★ (9029 ratings)

A significant portion of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery reopens in October 2024, inviting visitors to experience its refreshed spaces and new displays. The iconic Round Room and Industrial Gallery …

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum 4
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Rating: 4.3 ★ (4998 ratings)

A real Spitfire, once manufactured in Birmingham's Castle Bromwich factory, now hangs suspended mid-air, a highlight of a gallery dedicated to this iconic aircraft and the city's vital wartime role. …

Bullring \u0026 Grand Central Birmingham 5
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham

Rating: 4.4 ★ (55182 ratings)

The iconic Bullring Bull, a six-tonne bronze behemoth, guards the entrance to Bullring & Grand Central, a premier shopping and leisure destination in the heart of Birmingham that attracts over …

Resorts World Arena 6
Resorts World Arena

Rating: 4.4 ★ (8737 ratings)

With a capacity for over 15,600 fans, bp pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena) is a premier destination for live entertainment, consistently attracting the biggest names in music and comedy …

Utilita Arena Birmingham 7
Utilita Arena Birmingham

Rating: 4.3 ★ (15004 ratings)

With a flexible capacity that can swell to welcome up to 15,800 fans, Utilita Arena Birmingham has been a major fixture on the UK's entertainment circuit since its 1991 opening …

Birmingham Botanical Gardens 8
Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Rating: 4.4 ★ (6319 ratings)

Four spectacular Victorian glasshouses, brimming with tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean, and arid climate flora, form the historic heart of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. First established in 1832 and designed by the renowned …

Lickey Hills Country Park 9
Lickey Hills Country Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (2245 ratings)

A mere ten miles south-west of Birmingham, the 524 acres of Lickey Hills Country Park offer an immediate escape into a varied landscape of woodlands, heathland, and grassland. Dominating the …

Birmingham Rag Market 10
Birmingham Rag Market

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1754 ratings)

With over 350 stalls, the historic Birmingham Rag Market is a treasure trove for fabric fanatics and bargain hunters alike, offering an astonishing array of materials, from silks and wools …

Sheldon Country Park 11
Sheldon Country Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1765 ratings)

Over 300 acres of grassland, wetlands, and mature woodland await you at Sheldon Country Park, a green haven on the eastern edge of Birmingham. A key attraction is Old Rectory …

Lapworth Museum of Geology 12
Lapworth Museum of Geology

Rating: 4.7 ★ (1270 ratings)

Housed within an airy Edwardian building on the University of Birmingham campus, the Lapworth Museum of Geology boasts one of the UK's most outstanding geological collections. It holds over 250,000 …

Selfridges 13
Selfridges

Rating: 4.3 ★ (7837 ratings)

A cluster of 15,000 shimmering anodised aluminium discs creates the unmissable, futuristic façade of Selfridges Birmingham, a landmark building that has become an icon of the city's regeneration. Designed by …

Cannon Hill Park 14
Cannon Hill Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (10925 ratings)

Spanning 250 acres, Cannon Hill Park offers a delightful escape with 80 acres of formal parkland and 120 acres dedicated to woodland and conservation. This Green Flag award-winning park, first …

Resorts World Birmingham 15
Resorts World Birmingham

Rating: 4.2 ★ (16572 ratings)

Outlet shopping with brands like Nike, Levi's, and Kurt Geiger awaits at Resorts World Birmingham, where you can find fashion, footwear, and homeware often at discounted prices. When you're ready …

The Alexandra 16
The Alexandra

Rating: 4.5 ★ (4303 ratings)

First built in 1901 by William Coutts and originally named the Lyceum, the Alexandra Theatre has a rich history on Birmingham's cultural stage. Affectionately known as 'the Alex' by locals, …

Bournemouth Big Wheel 17
Bournemouth Big Wheel

Rating: 4.1 ★ (258 ratings)

Standing over 100 feet tall at Pier Approach, the Bournemouth Big Wheel offers a truly unique perspective on this beautiful coastal town. As you gently ascend in one of the …

Thetford Castle 18
Thetford Castle

Rating: 4.4 ★ (179 ratings)

Thetford Castle's most striking feature is its colossal man-made mound, the second largest in England, offering panoramic views across Norfolk to those who climb its 40-foot height. This impressive earthwork …

Hollins Hall Spa 19
Hollins Hall Spa

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1629 ratings)

Nestled within 200 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds in West Yorkshire, Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club offers a remarkable escape with its historic 19th-century architecture and modern comforts. …

The Asylum Skatepark 20
The Asylum Skatepark

Rating: 4.7 ★ (400 ratings)

Unit 8 Hamilton Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield is home to The Asylum Skatepark, a 14,000 square foot indoor haven for extreme sports enthusiasts. This family-owned facility, established in 2013, boasts bespoke …

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