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Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses.

An 18th century English Baroque parish church by Thomas Archer, with its famous stained glass by Burne-Jones, became the cathedral for the new Diocese of Birmingham in 1905. The... more

Fancy diving beneath the sea without getting wet? At SEA LIFE you will come eyeball to eyeball with everything from shrimps to sharks, and learn tons of great stuff from the Sea... more

The gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors totalling 450m². A variety of media is represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting... more

From its beginnings in a small kiosk in Birmingham's Bullring, Ikon's reputation for innovation, internationalism and excellence has developed over 40 years.

Boasting state of the art equipment and indoor track layouts that test the most experienced drivers, Teamworks offer a unique indoor karting experience. Teamworks Karting caters... more

Thinktank is Birmingham's museum and science attraction. It examines the past, investigates the present and explores what the future may bring. Thinktank's job is to help us all... more

Constructed between 1839 and 1841, St. Chad's was built to serve the rapidly expanding Catholic population in Birmingham.

Cannon Hill Park is one of the premier parks in the city and has been awarded Green Flag status. With beautiful flowerbeds, lakes, pools and a wonderful collection of trees, it's... more

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, in the United Kingdom, are a 15 acre oasis of delight. Designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist... more