Museums and Parks in Birmingham

Edgbaston is where the university area is located. There are some great student bars around here. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is located here where an intimate collection of works from the famous artists of the world, like Renoir, Van Gogh, and Monet are all on show. The Gallery is free and is worth a visit. On a regular basis, the Barber Institute also hosts some great Opera as well as chamber music concerts on its premises. The Midlands Arts Centre is also located at Edgbaston, and inside is a cinema, 6 galleries, as well as three performance stages for all aspects of culture and art representing the Midlands. This centre is set in the beautiful Cannon Hill Park, which is a great place to bring the whole family.

Hockley has a reputation as a jewellery district, with lots of jewellers trading in the area. There is also a jewellery museum in the area that houses some great sapphires and diamonds. The club scene in Hockley is thriving with some great clubs like the Jam House and the Venue. There are also some great bars around the area.

The (NEC) National Exhibition Centre is reputed to be the largest exhibition space in England and hosts some great shows each year. Many of the world's best entertainers and superstars from the world of music would play to thousands of fans here. Also the NEC is the home of famous Crufts dog show, which attracts worldwide audiences. The Clothes Shows is also held here and is considered the largest fashion event on the planet.