Things to do on a Sunday in Birmingham?

Question

My wife and I are going to Birmingham on Sunday, never been before, just booked a hotel in a random city.

Any recommendations for things to do, places to eat and drink? I think the hotel is fairly central.

Answer 1

yes, i work in a pub called the crown, on corporation street, our food is the best in town, come in, mention this and i'll buy you a drink, and tell you of any other places you may be interested in visiting, i'm the barman with long hair,, see you there

Answer 2

Trains to Cheltenham are very regular!!

Answer 3

I know the city back 2 back because I live there and I'll tell you exactly what to do if you want a truely rememberable time.

Firstly, a tour around the city centre, including the bullring, pallasades, sellfridges and bull ring markets. (Check where all these places are because there really close and can be walked to one another)

Then off to the nearby central library (You might want to check this out) and the nearby scenery and area is really nice.

Have something to eat in a restaurant (Go to the Mailbox which is a great place. Have a ride on the Birmingham Wheel

Go to the Birmingham Wheel.

I'll leave other reccomondations for other people to choose. Hope u enjoy urselves.

Answer 4

oooh bad choice of city's... i live there.

erm... jus check out the bullring n errrrm, sorry there's nothing else, ooh we got primark xD lmao

Answer 5

The National Trust Back to Backs, this is in China Town, check out the web site http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

just around the corner is the Big Wok, where you can eat as much as you like for £5. not very romantic but good food and plenty of it.

also  http://www.visitbirmingham.com

Also anwhere around the Gas Street canal basin.

Answer 6

Definitley Brindley Place, unless your wife wants to go shopping I'd steer clear of the actual Bullring, it is impressive for retail addicts such as myself but not exactly a romantic  activity, Broadway Plaza might be worth a look to, Dragon Barbeque is great if you like Chinese food

Answer 7

Housed in a spectacular Victorian Building, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery has the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelites in the world as well as collections of silver, sculpture, ceramics and ancient and social history. The newly opened Waterhall Gallery houses modern art and the Gas Hall Gallery a constantly changing round of temporary exhibitions. Entrance is free except to some Gas Hall exhibitions.



One of Europe's leading contemporary art galleries, Ikon is stylish, progressive and recognised for its individuality. The Ikon exhibits the best international and British art in a changing programme of exhibitions and events. Admission is free.



At Birmingham's unique Jewellery Quarter, you can admire artists and craftsmen of a different sort. You can even commission your own unique piece from one of the many artists' workshops, with the Birmingham Anchor Hallmark.



Barber Institute of Fine Arts has an outstanding collection of Old Masters alongside and modern classics. You’ll see works by Bellini, Poussin, Rubens, Gainsborough, Rossetti, Monet, Degas and Magritte. They also have a regular programme of exhibitions, concerts, lectures and events - all open to the public. The Good Britain Guide 2004 declared it 'Gallery of the Year'.

At the top of Broad Street’s bar scene, the Birmingham Rep forges ahead with challenging productions from innovative and daring writers.  Of course, there’s the charming Old Rep, the Crescent, the Drum, the Maverick and many others.

Hone in on the Arcadian Centre to set the pulse racing at a wealth of pre-clubbing bars. Hop around places like the Asia-centric bar Sobar, vibrant Poppy Reds or the minimalist Arca.

Tree-lined squares alongside a welcoming canalside ambiance draw all ages to the stylish bars of Brindleyplace.  Enjoy the champagne sophistication of Bank Restaurant and Bar to indulge your taste for the latest cocktail.

Overlooking the canal, The Mailbox offers a throbbing hub of sparkling nightlife. Or take the chance to chill with music and drinks at Bar Room Bar, Pennyblacks, Bar Epernay - home to the revolving piano.

Enjoy x

Answer 8

Sleep!!!! Seriously though there are plenty of things in the city centre - shops and restos etc- Check out the wonderful Jewellery Museum in the Jewellery Quarter only a mile or so from city centre.If it's raining there's the Bull Ring Shopping centre! Enjoy your day, Birmingham city centre used to be the pits but the place has changed beyond all recognition,yet rarely gets a mention in travel guides!?? The tourist industry still concentrate on London ,Stratford,York etc etc. Rant over!

Answer 9

Ignore Liam 999!!  The central library is closed on Sundays and there is no Birmingham Wheel - is was dismantled ages ago. However, Birmingham IS a good city in which to spend the day. You must visit the "new"  Bull Ring centre with its shops;  the city centre has dozens of eating places from cheap pizza/burger joints to Michelin starred restaurants which you will find in Brindley Place and/or the Mailbox (which is a converted post office sorting office) which has excellent shops (Harvey Nics, etc) and restaurants.  The National Trust back-to-backs are fascinating and, of course, being Sunday, there will be services at St Martin's-in-the-Bullring.

Answer 10

Go to the Art Gallery and Museum it is amazing especially the collection of Pre-Raephelite paintings.

Go to the Bull Ring your wife will love the shopping! Have lunch at Brindley Place sat next to the canal and then go for a walk.

That should be enough to keep you going!

Oh and steer clear of Broad Street!

Answer 11

room service and plenty of loving