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1. Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Don't be put off by the stark, stone-and-brick building that houses the Barber Institute collection. Some critics consider it the finest small...
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2. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Known chiefly for its collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings (including works by Ford Maddox Brown, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones,...
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3. Rockface (The)
- The Rockface, Europe's premier indoor climbing centre, gives people the chance to climb, abseil, cave and even walk across rope bridges. It also... read more
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4. Birmingham Nature Centre
- The centre has over 134 species of mainly British and European wildlife in a six and a half acre site. It can be found at the back of Cannon Hill... read more
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5. Alexander Stadium
- Alexander Stadium was built in 1978 and the track surface has been upgraded twice since then. It is the principal athletics ground in Birmingham... read more
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7. Stephen Duffill
- This designer uses antique fabrics and 19th century techniques to produce a rich look of pure French baroque, complete with gold thread and handmade... read more
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8. Diane Cross
- The jewelery in this small but popular shop comes from design workshops in the UK and the rest of Europe. As members of the National Association... read more
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10. Berkertex Brides
- This popular and well-respected bridal specialist has all that a bride needs. An Oceania designed dress, shoes, veils, stockings, garters, coronet... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Birmingham. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
