John's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Edgbaston Resovoir is a few hundred yards from Daisy Road. A beautiful and claim oasis in the heart of the city with wildlife including gulls, waterfowl and small garden birds
sailing boats.
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Edgbaston Reservoir
Edgbaston Resovoir is a few hundred yards from Daisy Road. A beautiful and claim oasis in the heart of the city with wildlife including gulls, waterfowl and small garden birds
sailing boats.
Forget everything you thought you knew about municipal libraries. Well, not quite everything – you can expect a whole heap of books. But forget everything else. Once you’ve decided whether you’re a lover or hater of the Library of Birmingham’s angular exterior, dive in. Take the elevator straight up to the Skyline Viewpoint, which presides over the city from 51 metres above street level and offers those in the know unrivalled panoramic views (the very best of which are at dusk).
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1 Broad StForget everything you thought you knew about municipal libraries. Well, not quite everything – you can expect a whole heap of books. But forget everything else. Once you’ve decided whether you’re a lover or hater of the Library of Birmingham’s angular exterior, dive in. Take the elevator straight up to the Skyline Viewpoint, which presides over the city from 51 metres above street level and offers those in the know unrivalled panoramic views (the very best of which are at dusk).
It’s well worth an afternoon sojourn or an evening spent lapping up its increasingly popular hospitality. By day, arrive at pretty St. Paul’s Square and take in the latest exhibition at the RBSA. Hit archway must-try Peel & Stone to refuel, then choose between a guided tour of the Museum of Jewellery or the Pen Museum for your afternoon’s entertainment.
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Jewellery Quarter
It’s well worth an afternoon sojourn or an evening spent lapping up its increasingly popular hospitality. By day, arrive at pretty St. Paul’s Square and take in the latest exhibition at the RBSA. Hit archway must-try Peel & Stone to refuel, then choose between a guided tour of the Museum of Jewellery or the Pen Museum for your afternoon’s entertainment.
What is it? Fifteen acres of ornamental gardens, glasshouses and exotic birds in indoor and outdoor aviaries.
Why go? The Botanical Gardens’ exotic world of tropical plantlife makes for an excellent family day out. The glasshouses are filled with all manner of strange flora, while the lawns and shrubbery outside are perfect for a stroll during the sunnier months.
Don’t miss: The butterfly house full of tropical insects from as far as the Philippines, Central America and tropical parts of Africa.
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Westbourne RoadWhat is it? Fifteen acres of ornamental gardens, glasshouses and exotic birds in indoor and outdoor aviaries.
Why go? The Botanical Gardens’ exotic world of tropical plantlife makes for an excellent family day out. The glasshouses are filled with all manner of strange flora, while the lawns and shrubbery outside are perfect for a stroll during the sunnier months.
Don’t miss: The butterfly house full of tropical insects from as far as the Philippines, Central America and tropical parts of Africa.
Food Scene
Michelin starred restaurant within walking distance of the property. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Simpsons Restaurant
20 Highfield RdMichelin starred restaurant within walking distance of the property. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Karczma restaurant serves hearty and authentic Polish cuisine at reasonable prices. Styled to look like a traditional barn, this quirky restaurant is worth a visit. The portains are hearty so three courses may be a challenge.
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The Karczma Restaurant
Bordesley StreetThe Karczma restaurant serves hearty and authentic Polish cuisine at reasonable prices. Styled to look like a traditional barn, this quirky restaurant is worth a visit. The portains are hearty so three courses may be a challenge.
Rico Libre is one the best place for tapas in Birmingham. Recently relocated to the vibrant custard factory. Check the website www.ricolibre.co.uk for reservations. They also allow you to bring your own wine. Corkage £2.50
Rico Libre tapas with a twist
15 Gibb StRico Libre is one the best place for tapas in Birmingham. Recently relocated to the vibrant custard factory. Check the website www.ricolibre.co.uk for reservations. They also allow you to bring your own wine. Corkage £2.50
Music and Entertainment
Resplendent yet accessible, the Symphony Hall is the model of the ideal modern concert space – and it’s likely the hundreds of thousands who attend around 320 events there each year agree. If you’re only in Brum for the day, try to catch one of the CBSO’s lunchtime concerts or, for demonstrations and to gain backstage access, join one of the hall’s monthly tours, available through the THSH Box Office.
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I-Symphony Hall
Broad StreetResplendent yet accessible, the Symphony Hall is the model of the ideal modern concert space – and it’s likely the hundreds of thousands who attend around 320 events there each year agree. If you’re only in Brum for the day, try to catch one of the CBSO’s lunchtime concerts or, for demonstrations and to gain backstage access, join one of the hall’s monthly tours, available through the THSH Box Office.
Shopping and entertainment
At the heart of creative industries in Birmingham. The custard factory is filled with independent shops, coffee bards and restaurants.
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Custard Factory
Gibb StreetAt the heart of creative industries in Birmingham. The custard factory is filled with independent shops, coffee bards and restaurants.
Selfridges offer a incredible selection of fashion, lifestyle brands across three floors. This store has a fantastic food hall for that special treat.
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Selfridges Birmingham
Moor Street QueenswaySelfridges offer a incredible selection of fashion, lifestyle brands across three floors. This store has a fantastic food hall for that special treat.
Bullring Shopping Centre Bullring
Huge array of shops in the city centre