Coventry is a city situated in central England and is known for its Coventry Cathedral, formerly bombed during World War II. Coventry city was the birthplace of jet pioneer Sir Frank Whittle, the poet Philip Larkin and the pop impresario Pete Waterman. There are such countless things for you to see and do in Coventry. From music, theatre, and celebrations, to historical centres, Cathedrals, and ancient history, the city has something for everybody. Coventry is the home to a rich history, old legends, and a glut of remarkable expressions and culture; Coventry has an energizing future. It is the UK City of Culture 2021 and a host city to the Commonwealth Games 2022.

It is a that city offers a selection of clubs, pubs, and bars for everyone to enjoy a night out, such as the Kasbah nightclub is situated in Primrose Hill Street or the city's newest live music venue, The Empire. There is a range of bars such as cocktail bars, traditional pubs, and many more about bars and pubs. Dining-wise, Coventry gives people a comprehensive alternative to food choices and eateries. These being Vietnamese, fine Italian dining, and new dining places for lunch or dinner.

As for things to do in Coventry, there are many museums and galleries for one to visit while in Coventry, not to mention Coventry's historic cathedral. There are many parks and a nature reserve to explore in Coventry.

• Byatt's Brewery- https://www.byattsbrewery.co.uk/ 
• Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House- https://www.twistedbarrelale.co.uk/ 

• Coventry Transport Museum- https://transport-museum.com/collection/default.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQiApsiBBhCKARIsAN8o_4hm4OTQ_ftTM5ytat3DQmcOw63lZws_gOeHJ81DVRWw-xJezjnxqS0aAmrDEALw_wcB 
• Coventry Cathedral- https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/wpsite/?doing_wp_cron=1613933541.6205170154571533203125 
• Fargo Village- https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/ 

• Old Clarence- https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/oldclarencecoventry 
• The Rainbow Inn- https://www.facebook.com/TheRainbowInn/ 
• The Festival- https://www.thefestival-coventry.co.uk/ 

Coombe Abbey Park- This park is a hidden gem and a beautiful place for people to have a stroll through in summers. 

The beach city of Blackpool is located on the Irish Sea coast in the North West of England. The city is famous for its pleasure beach, tower, illuminations displays and its colourful pub, bar and club scene. You can find an extensive variety of cuisines within the restaurants in Blackpool.

Blackpool has 7 miles of sandy beach which are beautiful on a sunny day, accompanied by a bag of fish and chips and ice cream, is a very British tradition for many people in the north west of the country.

Blackpool is a great city to visit if you’re travelling as a family, with children, with friends or as a couple, the city has something to offer for everyone.             

• Lytham Brewery - https://lythambrewery.co.uk/ 
• Rock Solid Brewing Company - https://www.facebook.com/ROCKSOLIDBrewingcompanyUK/ 
• Fuzzy Duck Brewery - https://www.fuzzyduckbrewery.co.uk/ 

• Dip your feet in the sea and enjoy the breeze on Blackpool Beach - https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/blackpool-beach-275980/
• Fun for the whole family at the Coral Island - https://www.coralisland.co.uk/
• Get some fresh air at Stanley Park - https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Parks-and-community-facilities/Parks,-playgrounds-and-community-facilities/Stanley-Park.aspx
• Enjoy the view on 1 of Blackpool’s 3 piers - https://www.visitblackpool.com/plan-your-trip/know-before-you-go/attractions-(1)/blackpool-piers-(1)/

• The Glynn Pub and Restaurant - https://www.thegynn.com/
• Raikes Hall - https://www.raikeshallblackpool.co.uk/

Fishers Lane is definitely worth a visit, the street still looks today as it did in the 18^th century.

Bristol sits on the river Avon between Gloucestershire north and Somerset south. Being one of the UK's top tourist destinations and voted most popular destination by the Sunday Times in 2014 & 2017 Bristol has something for everyone.

Bristol was a medieval town believed to have been built around 1155 and was known for importing raw materials such as wool and cloth which was then sold on into Europe and traded for products such as wine, sherry and port. The harbour and port of Bristol is frequently in maritime history and it lost a great number of its famous building during the second world war. Bristol is steeped in history and visitors will find museums and places of interest that relive much of the city's varied and interesting history.

Bristol's music scene, retro night clubs, live music bars and trendy cocktails bars make it popular with students, young people and party goers. There is a lively and vibrant night life in Bristol with a fantastic pub and restaurant scene. The restaurants in Bristol range from gastro pubs, to fine dining and contemporary cuisine within luxury restaurant venues. The pubs of Bristol range from quaint British boozers to upmarket pub chains and more discerning wine bars. If you are looking for places to eat in Bristol then you are spoiled for choice and you can find everything from traditional pub grub, Chinese and Indian restaurants, Greek restaurants and the vegan food scene is emerging rapidly with the opening of several trendy vegan restaurants and specialist vegetarian restaurants.

"The lively and vibrant food and drink scene in Bristol is definitely worth a visit, the local pubs and restaurants are a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary venues"

The floating harbour, Zoo, Clifton suspension bridge, museums, parks and Brunel's SS Great Britain amongst many other attractions make sure there is always something to do in the City. Bristol is also Britain's second safest city so is ideal for the whole family, you also get more bang for your buck, as Bristol is almost 30% cheaper than London on average. A few famous names from Bristol are, Russell Howard, Banksy, Lee Evans, John Cleese and Harry Potter Author JK Rowling.

• New Brewery Bristol - https://www.newbristolbrewery.co.uk/
• Wiper and True Brewery - https://wiperandtrue.com/
• Lost and Grounded Brewers -http://lostandgrounded.co.uk/

• Clifton suspension bridge - https://cliftonbridge.org.uk
• Leigh woods - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leigh-woods
• Street art at stokes Croft - https://prsc.org.uk/category/art/
• St Mary’s Redcliff church - https://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk

• The mall - https://www.themallpubbristol.co.uk
• Lazy dog - http://www.thelazydogbristol.com
• Mud dock cafe - https://www.mud-dock.co.uk/cafe/

Swim or sunbathe at the Bristol Lido, with its wooden changing room and relaxed feel it’s the perfect way to feel rejuvenated in the city

Nottingham is of course famously home of the legend Robinhood, Sherwood Forest and the grand Wollaston Hall.

Nottingham sits on the river Trent and is less than an hour from London and Birmingham, giving it an ideal location in the heart of the country.

The city has gain popularity in recent years due its medieval pubs, amazing festivals and vibrant nightlife leading many hen and stag parties to gather here.

Weekend events also include water sports, treasure hunts, nature walks, spa sessions and boat parties; Nottingham has so much to offer.

Nottingham boasts the oldest professional football club and pubs in the UK.

• Nottingham Brewery - https://www.thenottinghambrewery.co.uk/
• Castle rock brewery - https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/
• Navigation brewery - https://www.navigationbrewery.com/
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• Nottingham is of course famously home of the legend Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest and the grand Wollaton Hall.
• Get your hands dirty at Stonebridge City Farm - https://stonebridgecityfarm.com/
• Stretch your legs with a visit to Wollaton Hall and Park - https://wollatonhall.org.uk/visit/
• Enjoy the scenic views at The Arboretum - https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/things-to-do/nottingham-arboretum-p641471

• Bread and Bitter - https://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/bread-and-bitter/
• Cured - https://www.facebook.com/curednottingham/
• Portobello Lounge - https://thelounges.co.uk/portello/

Brighton is well known for its ethnic diversity, beautiful beaches, and independent shopping areas and being the Uks largest LGBT population, it is recognised as the unofficial gay capital of the UK and most hippy city.

Brighton has many nicknames, ‘The Queen of watering places’, ‘Old Oceans Bauble’, ‘one of the best of physicians’ and of course, ‘London by the sea’

Being the closest seaside town to London makes Brighton the perfect day trip destination from England’s capital city. The city is home to the most eccentric palace the Royal Pavilion.

Abba won the Eurovision song contest in the city in 1974, and then 2 years later the first Body shop was opened in Brighton in 1976

Not only is Brighton rife with popular culture it also has some of the Uks most beautiful natural attractions, Devils Dyke, white cliffs of the seven sisters and beachy head, this city has it all!

Brighton does not have a twinned town

• Brighton Bier - https://www.brightonbier.com/
• Unbarred Brewery - https://www.unbarredbrewery.com/
• Loud Shirt Brewing Co - https://www.loudshirtbeer.co.uk/

• Get some sea air on  Brighton beach - https://www.visitbrighton.com/things-to-do/attractions/beach-and-seafront
• Enjoy the fair atmosphere on Brighton Pier - https://www.brightonpier.co.uk/
• Trek the 5 kilometers of Brigton’s infamous Under Cliff Walk - https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/seafront/undercliff-walk
• Stretch your legs at the legendary beauty spot of Devils Dyke - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/devils-dyke

• The Ginger Dog - https://thegingerdog.com/ 
• Beelzebab - https://www.beelzebab.com/
• ThewitchEZ - https://thewitchez.co.uk/
• Mauge tout - https://www.mangetoutbrighton.co.uk/
• Camelford arms - https://www.camelford-arms.co.uk/

Snoopers Paradise is a must visit independants department store, take your wallet and make sure you’ve got plenty of time

Newcastle is set upon the river Tyne and is less than 10 miles from the North Sea.

The name comes from a wooden castle built by Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror. Not the only royal tie, Newcastle central station was opened by none other than Qieen Victoria herself in 1850.

Newcastle is well known for the friendliest accents in the UK, the Geordie accent, industrial heritage, popular nightlife and brown ale which is America’s most imported beer!

The city holds the title of coldest city in England and is home to ‘English Icon’ The Angel of the North

St James Park is one of the oldest football stadiums in the country and largest library outside of London

Newcastle is home to famous names such as everyone’s favourite Ant & Dec, Mr Bean and Sting.

In 2018 rough guides travel guide books noted Newcastle as the best place in the world to visit.

• Tyne bank brewery & Tap room - https://www.tynebankbrewery.co.uk/
• Errant Brewery - http://www.errantbrewery.com/
• Brinkburn st brewery - https://www.brinkburnbrewery.co.uk/

• Take a look around Newcastle cathedral - https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/
• Walk along the beautiful quayside - https://newcastlegateshead.com/explore/quayside
• Find peace and tranquillity in the wooded valleys at Jesmond Dene- https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/things-to-do/jesmond-dene
• Cross the Tyne Bridge - https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/things-to-do/tyne-bridge

• The Tyne Bar - https://www.thetyne.com/
• The Dog & Parrot - http://thedogandparrot.co.uk/
• Blue Bell - https://www.bluebell-jesmond.co.uk/
•  City Tavern - http://www.citytavern.co.uk/
• The Northumberland Hussar - http://thenorthumberlandhussar.co.uk/

A short trip outside of Newcastle to Hadrian’s Wall is too good to miss when visiting Newcastle.

Liverpool became a city in 1880 and became a borough of its own in 1889. Liverpool is the fourth largest city and the fifth most visited city in the UK.

The Liver bird is the symbol of Liverpool, 26 meter tall Liver bird statues sit on top of the Liver building, legend says that if the 2 birds face each other the city would crumble.

Liverpool has incredibly rich multicultural heritage boasting the oldest black community in the UK and the oldest Chinese community in all of Europe as well as huge communities from Norway, Wales and Ireland.

Liverpool has produced some more than notable musicians, the most famous being the Beatles but also including Frankie goes to Hollywood, The Lightening Seeds, Flock of Seagulls and Space.

Liverpool is also home to arguably 2 of the UKs best footballs Liverpool FC and Everton FC.

Media is a very important part of Liverpool’s economy, some of the more famous movies partly filmed there are, Shirley Valentine, Harry Potter, Fast and Furious, Creed and 2020s The Batman.

Nightlife in Liverpool has topped best night out in the UK polls beating Manchester, Leeds and even London with its varied array of comedy clubs, pubs, late night bars, live music venues and night clubs.

Liverpool is twinned with Cologne Germany, Dublin Ireland and Rio de Janerio Brazil.

• Neptune Breweries - https://www.neptunebrewery.com/
• Liverpool Organic Brewery - https://www.ratebeer.com/brewer/10917/sort/0/
• Love Lane Brewery - https://www.lovelanebrewing.com/

• Take a walk around the royal Albert dock - https://albertdock.com/
• Have a drink at the famous Cavern Club - https://www.cavernclub.com/
• See the maritime museum - https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/merseyside-maritime-museum
• Take a look around Liverpool Cathedral - https://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/
• Gaze at the Beatles statue - https://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/the-beatles-statue-p397421

• The Baltic market - https://www.balticmarket.co.uk/
• The quarter - https://www.thequarteruk.com/

Allerton Gardens is a beautiful spot of peace and quiet amongst the hustle and bustle of the City, great for a walk with the dogs for with Children.

The city of Chester in Cheshire sits on the River Dee and is in the north west of England, close to the Welsh border. Chester has a magical beauty to its town centre and surrounding areas and is a truly unique City with enough entertainment, culture, shopping, attractions, pubs and restaurants to keep the most intrepid explorers busy for days.

Chester is famous for its city walls that tower above the boutique shops and medieval building and the city also boats on of the oldest racecourses which is busy all year around with upmarket horse racing fixtures. The racecourse provides a major boost to the pubs and restaurants of Chester and the already bustling city really comes to life on race days with hundreds of places to eat and drink, be advised, you may need to book a restaurant in advance!The castle is Chester is a popular attraction along with the 1,000 year old Cathedral and largest Amphitheatre in the UK. Chester also houses one of the very best university in the north west of England for employability and is the 5th prettiest city in all of Europe according to USA today. Chester Zoo is acknowledged across the world for its successful breeding programs, beautiful grounds and exemplary care of thousands of animals, if you have not ever visited Chester Zoo then it is a must do activity that will take the whole day.

Pubs and restaurants are very much at the heart of Chester. The city is a hive for foodies, drinkers and shoppers alike, with the most compact shopping centre in Britain and a colourful town centre of winding streets and multi-levels of stone steps, narrow passages and boutique shops leading to tucked away coffee shops, pubs and restaurants serving every type of food and drink that you could wish to find. The pubs and restaurants of Chester do not disappoint!

Chester is less than an hour from Manchester and Liverpool, however if it’s the beach you’re interested in you only have to travel 17 miles to Wallasey beach in north Wales.The City of Chester’s coat of arms is a red shield with 3 gold lions and 3 gold crabs on a blue shield, these represent the royal arms of England and the Dutchy of Chester.

• The Brewery Tap
• Brewhouse and Kitchen Chester 
• Spitting Feathers

• Take a walk along the historic walls to the Chester Roman gardens - https://www.visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/chester-walls-walk-p129251
• Visit the Grosvenor Museum - http://grosvenormuseum.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk
• Soak up the atmosphgere at the Roman Amphitheatre - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chester-roman-amphitheatre/
• See the Stunning Chester Cathedral - https://chestercathedral.com/
• Gaze up on the Eastgate clock - https://experiencechester.co.uk/eastgate-clock/

• Get your furry friend out of the sun or rain in Chester Cathedral
• Show them something they won’t see every day at the Blue Planet Aquarium
• Take them on the water with Chester boats

• The Fishpool Inn
• The Cross Keys
• The Corner House

The Antiques shop is not to be missed a real treasure trove, 40 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA

Nestled in the centre of Shropshire’s most wonderful areas of natural beauty, Shrewsbury is a large market town. The River Severn runs through the town which also sits within a few miles of the Welsh border. Shrewsbury, Shropshire has a wealth of history and contains some of Shropshire’s most impressive medieval style buildings, cathedrals, a beautiful Abbey and 9 bridges that cross the River Severn.

Amongst Shrewsbury’s many history landmarks you will find Shrewsbury castle which is located in the centre of town set within beautifully landscaped grounds. Shrewsbury also houses the famous retired prison known as the Dana which you can visit and has been featured on several TV programmes. Shrewsbury’s quaint cobbled streets are lined with a wealth of boutique and quirky independent shops, with a fantastic indoor market hall which has won many awards including Britain’s Favourite Market Hall, back in the summer of 2018.

The magnificent train station has fantastic transport links, you can travel to other market towns that are relatively local to Shrewsbury such as Ludlow, or commute to a major city such as Manchester within 1hr 20min, London in 2 hrs 31mins and you can reach the Welsh coast in under 2 hours. In close proximity to the train station are a number of pubs, bars and restaurants so of you are looking for a venue for food or drinks whilst you wait for your train, you don't need to walk far.

Shrewsbury has a lively atmosphere, with live music venues and a bustling nightlife. Explore the Shrewsbury nightlife, visit a cocktail bar and get yourself on the dance floor in one of the clubs and dance the night away. As well as clubs, you can visit an upmarket bar, a pub for a great selection of drinks and sample a lovely real ale from a local brewery; serving real ales is definitely a 'Shrewsbury thing' no matter if you are visiting a bar for a quick glass or looking to relax in a local pub with friends for the whole evening. You will find the locals, bar owners, pub landlords and the friendly staff welcoming in this amazing town in Shropshire, with a great atmosphere, often noted as one of the best places to go out in the United Kingdom.

Shrewsbury has a vibrant and multicultural food and drink scene catering for all tastes and age ranges, you are sure to find a restaurant, bar or pub that suits your mood. The Pubs and Restaurants in Shrewsbury town are diverse, serving great food, Sunday roast, real ales, cocktail bars and the best nightlife with live music.

You can find pretty much anything that you crave, including Gastro Pubs serving real ales, British and Italian Restaurants, Indian Restaurants, Tapas, Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants, Fine Dining and more spontaneous eats, such as award-winning Fish & Chips, Chinese Takeaways, high-quality Kebab Houses, Fast Food, Coffee Shops, Cafes or indulge yourself in a trendy bar or themed pub – The historic market town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire in the United Kingdom really does have it all when it comes to places to eat and drink with popular venues such as Blind Tiger, House of the Rising sun and destinations such as Theatre Severn and Victoria Quay.

Shrewsbury’s coat of arm depicts 3 loggerheads (leopards) with the motto Floreat Salopia translating to ‘May Shrewsbury Flourish’.

Shrewsbury is twinned with Zutphen in the Netherlands.

Nestled in the centre of Shropshire’s most wonderful areas of natural beauty, Shrewsbury is a large market town. The River Severn runs through the town which also sits within a few miles of the Welsh border. Shrewsbury, Shropshire has a wealth of history and contains some of Shropshire’s most impressive medieval style buildings, cathedrals, a beautiful Abbey and 9 bridges that cross the River Severn.

Amongst Shrewsbury’s many history landmarks you will find Shrewsbury castle which is located in the centre of town set within beautifully landscaped grounds. Shrewsbury also houses the famous retired prison known as the Dana which you can visit and has been featured on several TV programmes. Shrewsbury’s quaint cobbled streets are lined with a wealth of boutique and quirky independent shops, with a fantastic indoor market hall which has won many awards including Britain’s Favourite Market Hall, back in the summer of 2018.

The magnificent train station has fantastic transport links, you can travel to other market towns that are relatively local to Shrewsbury such as Ludlow, or commute to a major city such as Manchester within 1hr 20min, London in 2 hrs 31mins and you can reach the Welsh coast in under 2 hours. In close proximity to the train station are a number of pubs, bars and restaurants so of you are looking for a venue for food or drinks whilst you wait for your train, you don't need to walk far.

Shrewsbury has a lively atmosphere, with live music venues and a bustling nightlife. Explore the Shrewsbury nightlife, visit a cocktail bar and get yourself on the dance floor in one of the clubs and dance the night away. As well as clubs, you can visit an upmarket bar, a pub for a great selection of drinks and sample a lovely real ale from a local brewery; serving real ales is definitely a 'Shrewsbury thing' no matter if you are visiting a bar for a quick glass or looking to relax in a local pub with friends for the whole evening. You will find the locals, bar owners, pub landlords and the friendly staff welcoming in this amazing town in Shropshire, with a great atmosphere, often noted as one of the best places to go out in the United Kingdom.

Shrewsbury has a vibrant and multicultural food and drink scene catering for all tastes and age ranges, you are sure to find a restaurant, bar or pub that suits your mood. The Pubs and Restaurants in Shrewsbury town are diverse, serving great food, Sunday roast, real ales, cocktail bars and the best nightlife with live music.

You can find pretty much anything that you crave, including Gastro Pubs serving real ales, British and Italian Restaurants, Indian Restaurants, Tapas, Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants, Fine Dining and more spontaneous eats, such as award-winning Fish & Chips, Chinese Takeaways, high-quality Kebab Houses, Fast Food, Coffee Shops, Cafes or indulge yourself in a trendy bar or themed pub – The historic market town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire in the United Kingdom really does have it all when it comes to places to eat and drink with popular venues such as Blind Tiger, House of the Rising sun and destinations such as Theatre Severn and Victoria Quay.

Shrewsbury’s coat of arm depicts 3 loggerheads (leopards) with the motto Floreat Salopia translating to ‘May Shrewsbury Flourish’.

Shrewsbury is twinned with Zutphen in the Netherlands.

Shrewsbury has some fantastic breweries that you can visit at certain times.

• Evolution Beer Company - https://guide2.co.uk/shropshire/listings/evolution-beer-company/
• Salopian Brewing Co Ltd - https://www.salopianbrewery.co.uk/
• St Anne’s Brewery - http://www.stannesbrewery.co.uk/

• Take a look at Quarry Park and the Dingle - https://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/visit/quarry-park
• Walk round Haughmond Hill - https://www.forestryengland.uk/haughmond-hill
• Visit Shrewsbury Abbey or St Chads Cathedral https://shrewsburyabbey.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Parish-Profile-of-Holy-Cross-version-8_with-photos_revised2.pdf or https://stchadschurchshrewsbury.com/
• Follow the Shrewsbury Darwin Walk - https://www.thedarwinwalktrust.org/description
• See the Quantum Leap - http://www.discoverdarwin.co.uk/quantum-leap/

• The Sabrina Boat Tours are dog friendly and dogs are free - https://sabrinaboat.co.uk/
• The Dana Jail welcomes furry friends - https://www.shrewsburyprison.com/  
• The Quarry is a perfect place to let your doggy stretch his/her legs - https://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/visit/quarry-park 

• The Olive Tree - https://www.theolivetreeshrewsbury.co.uk/
• Off the Square Bistro - https://www.facebook.com/offthesquarecafe/  
• Chez Sophie - https://www.facebook.com/lescrepesdesophie/

Shrewsbury was voted healthiest high street in the UK, meaning have the high street with most independent shops, here are a few: 

Clothing

• Hibiscus - https://www.hibiscushop.com/
• Oberon - https://www.oberonshrewsbury.co.uk/

Independent shopping centre

• The Parade - https://www.paradeshops.co.uk/
• The Market Hall - https://www.markethallshrewsbury.co.uk/

Books

• Pengwern Books - https://www.pengwernbooks.co.uk/
• The Raven Bookshop - https://www.ravenbookshop.com/

Jewellery

• Snooty Fox Jewellery - https://snootyfoxjewellery.co.uk 
• E&J Jewellers - https://www.ejjewellers.co.uk/

Birmingham is widely known as England’s second city and is situated in the heart of the country. Birmingham (Brum as its often abbreviated) is the largest UK city, next to London and boasts the youngest population of any city outside of Europe with over 40% of its inhabitants to be aged under 25 years old. A term often used is "Brummie" or "Brummies" which refers to the people of the local area, with a local dialect and accent.

The Bull Ring is known all over the world and is one of the largest shopping centres in the UK, when you visit the bull Ring in Birmingham you will experience an amazing shop till you drop day out, with fantastic attractions.

There are hundreds of mouth-watering places to eat and drink with cuisine and cocktails from every culture from around the globe. Birmingham’s best-known restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and coffee shops are all within walking distance of the bustling city centre and local transport systems.

The city has benefited from a redevelopment in recent years, the Bullring was completed in 2003, the Mailbox, Brindley Place and the ICC were all renovated making Birmingham a hub for shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, museums, and art galleries.

Birmingham holds the accolade of being the very first town of manufacturing and was known world-wide as the City of a Thousand Trades once it finally achieved city status back in 1889.

Ozzy Osbourne, UB40 and Duran Duran all reached international stardom and are all the proud musical products of Birmingham.

Birmingham is twinned with Chicago.

• Burning Soul Brewing Co
• Birmingham Brewing Company
• Two Towers Brewery

• Birmingham museum & art gallery is not to be missed https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag (CLOSED FOR 2021)
• Take a free walking tour around the city http://www.realbirmingham.com/
•  Visit the largest library in Europe https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraryofbirmingham
• See the sights at Brindley Place https://www.brindleyplace.com/

• The Head of Steam
• The Rose Villa Tavern
• Digbeth Dining

The Library of Birmingham hides a secret garden on the 7th floor roof top in a free oasis to escape the bustling city.