The second biggest City in the United Kingdom is frequently called Birmingham. In England’s West Midlands metropolitan county, Birmingham is both a city and a borough. 1.145 million people live in the City proper, 2.92 million in the West Midlands metropolitan county, and roughly 4.3 million in the larger metro area. It is the second-biggest City in the United Kingdom. Outside of London, it is the largest metropolitan region in the UK—approximately 100 miles (160 km) west of London in the English West Midlands.

Birmingham has some of the most ambitious shopping malls in the UK, a bustling, diverse food scene, and many entertainment options. Among the various activities in Birmingham, tourists may enjoy opera, live music, sports, and world-class theatrical performances every day of the week.

Birmingham Library at Centenary Square.

One of the most fabulous activities while exploring the City is going to the library. Libraries may only sometimes sound like enjoyable activities, but this one is believed to be the most extensive library in Europe and unquestionably the biggest in Britain. It took about £180 million to construct and debuted in 2013. Shakespeare Memorial Room, which has been at the library since 1882, was once in the Central Library of the City.

The library is a well-liked destination on walking tours of this City. It is located in a prominent area of the City near the International Convention Center in Centenary Square.

Botanical Garden.

Since the first Botanical Gardens were created in 1830 by eminent horticultural and author J.C. Loudon, their layout has mostly stayed the same. More than 1,000 kinds of plants from tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean, Alpine, and desert regions are kept in the gardens’ several old glasshouses. A butterfly house is also present, where tropical species from the Philippines, Central America, and Africa can be found. The Botanical Gardens offers numerous organic gardening and garden design classes and guided tours.

Art Museum.

The Museum of Art (BMAG), one of the most significant museums in the City, has over 40 galleries filled with substantial works of art, archeological discoveries, and cultural artifacts. It houses a sizeable collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings and pieces from the French Impressionist and Italian Renaissance movements. Along with the sign from the City’s HP Sauce factory, considered a cultural landmark by Britons, it also has antiquities from Ancient Egypt, India, and Central Asia.

 Explore the Dudley Zoo and Castle remains.

On the grounds of Dudley Castle, which dates back to 1070, Dudley spans 40 acres. Visitors visiting the zoo are welcome to explore the castle, even though it is partly in ruins, and the entrance is free. Discover more than 1,300 animals, including several rare species of big cats, reptiles, and insects, that come from all over the world, such as red pandas from the Himalayas, arctic foxes from the far north, and giant anteaters from South America. Seize the opportunity to feed some friendlier animals, such as lemurs, spider monkeys, and penguins.

The Black Country Living Museum.

The Black Country is regarded as the site of the world’s first industrial landscape, and its coal mining and metal industries dominated world technology from the 18th through the 20th century. At the Black Country Living Museum, observe how the Industrial period was brought to life. Visitors can tour a replica of a typical village where they can view the rows of red brick homes and factory chimneys, a constant feature of daily life. Learn about the products made here, such as dinnerware, ship chains, nails, post boxes, and the objects of everyday use.

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Visit the Funfair in Cannon Hill Park.

Spending the afternoon at Cannon Park is one of many entertaining things to do in the City, filled with attractions. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most visited locations in the City, given the abundance of sporting amenities there, including tennis courts, fishing ponds, and running trails. A few stalls at the park’s little funfair sell food and refreshments suitable for children up to age 10. A tea room, a boating lake, and a 36-hole mini-golf course are all present. Within the park, grounds are both the MAC (Midlands Arts Centre) and the  Wildlife Conservation Park.

Concert at Symphony Hall.

Contrary to its name, the freshly refurbished Symphony Hall hosts a variety of concerts, including orchestral performances as well as jazz, world music, rock, and pop. Van Morrison, Grace Jones, and Bruce Springsteen, among other musical greats, have all performed here. According to rumors, the auditorium’s acoustics are so excellent that you can hear a pin drop on stage from any seat. Yes, they actually dropped a pin to test it. There is no more fantastic venue in Britain to attend a live performance than Symphony Hall, so you should check out what’s happening there.

Queen Victoria Sculpture at Victoria Square.

Council House Square was the previous name for the City’s very stately Victoria Square, which currently goes by the more prestigious moniker. Twelve days before the monarch’s demise in 1901, it was renamed in her honor. In front of the Town Hall stands a bronze statue of Queen Victoria. Every December, Victoria Square hosts the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which offers seasonal goods, presents, and cuisine from Germany. Take advantage of a typical day in this City and bring a picnic to enjoy the green spaces close to the square.

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