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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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Lego and build a bear shops in the bull ring
New Street station has a Pho if you like Vietnamese food.
There is a forbidden planet about 10 minutes walk from the train station
Other than that all we do is go to Xtasia and the Facility  |
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"Lego and build a bear shops in the bull ring
New Street station has a Pho if you like Vietnamese food.
There is a forbidden planet about 10 minutes walk from the train station
Other than that all we do is go to Xtasia and the Facility "
A Forbidden Planet you say?   Not a club kinda weekend this time but good to know 
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"There's a science museum if you like pressing buttons.
It has a thermal camera so you can laugh at how warm/cold your crotch is  "
Classic We did look but thought it was more for the kids than adults  and all the other museums seem to be closed.
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over a year ago
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"The new library
Jewellery Quarter
Broad Street
I have seen good things about the Jewellery Quarter. Anything specific to look out for? 
LvM"
There is a museum but the area is worth a walk around |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jekyll and Hyde’s Victorian Gin parlour amazing Gins and cocktails.
This has unfortunately closed "
That’s a shame it was a great place… what’s the pub near there that’s a there’re one back? That’s a nice bar too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Head down in Digbeth in the evening and eat at the Digbeth dining club. They also have indoor golf around there though normal booked up for months. Not sure if the Bansky is still there but I would imagine it is.
Day time shopping - bullring, new street station, Mail box a little.
Other places to eat - mailbox, new street station.
Just avoid Broad Street in the evening. |
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"Jekyll and Hyde’s Victorian Gin parlour amazing Gins and cocktails.
This has unfortunately closed "
What?? 
I can always remember going in, very vague leaving though |
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"Jekyll and Hyde’s Victorian Gin parlour amazing Gins and cocktails.
This has unfortunately closed
What??
I can always remember going in, very vague leaving though "
Yeah it was a great place… and if you fancies a proper pint you got it in an old pint glass with an handle |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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Back to back houses.
Next to the Hippodrome (I think).
It is a guided tour of original back to back houses, coal fires are lit, candles on and everything is as it would have been through several decades and the guides really bring the place to life. |
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"Back to back houses.
Next to the Hippodrome (I think).
It is a guided tour of original back to back houses, coal fires are lit, candles on and everything is as it would have been through several decades and the guides really bring the place to life. "
Can definitely recommend the Back to Back houses  |
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"Jekyll and Hyde’s Victorian Gin parlour amazing Gins and cocktails.
This has unfortunately closed
What??
I can always remember going in, very vague leaving though
Yeah it was a great place… and if you fancies a proper pint you got it in an old pint glass with an handle "
It was always heaving can’t believe it’s shut |
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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago
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"Botanical Gardens,Cadbury world,sea life centre. "
I’d second all those, also check out Millenium Point online to see if there’s anything there to interest you.
Whereabouts are you staying; centre or further out? What sort of thing are you looking for?
There are canal tours available starting from the city centre, with Gas Street Basin giving a little glimpse into the past. There a Nature Centre in Edgbaston, but you’re best off booking in advance online for that.
Shopping places….Grand Central and The Mailbox are worth a stroll, also check out The Great Western Arcade by Colmore Row.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Its a shit hole.
And there are charges if your car isnt co2 friendly....look it up.
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Which part of Birmingham are you referring too? 778 million has been invested in the redevelopment since 2019 |
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Definitely recommend Digbeth if you like hipster bars and street art. Custard factory has a board game cafe (Chance and Counters) and an arcade bar (NQ64) in it. You can then walk around the area to "discover" bars and art and stuff. A nice place to stroll around, at any time of day. |
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"The new library
Jewellery Quarter
Broad Street
I have seen good things about the Jewellery Quarter. Anything specific to look out for?
LvM"
If you venture into the jewelry quarter then the pen museum is worth a visit. |
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Digbeth Dining Club has relocated to Hockley (jewellery quarter I think) but that’s cool street food & cocktail vibes.
The Jam House in St Paul’s square is a live music club and great and there is a fantastic Italian in St Paul’s square called Pasta di Piazza.
The Library has great views.
The Mailbox has some nice bars & restaurants plus I think you can do a tour of the BBC studios inside the Mailbox.
The Nightingale is a great gay club if you fancy that fun vibe..
Avoid Broad Street full of d*unk students. |
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over a year ago
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Bullring shopping maybe take the Mrs into primark its hugeee ermm gay quarter or museum that's free as well or walk along the canal or sea life centre as long as we don't bump as a brummy I would suggest go elsewhere it's shite here haha |
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over a year ago
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"I live in Birmingham and have done for 25 years and I still don’t like the place
Thought about moving? "
Yep, are heading to Scotland in next couple of years |
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There is a landrover experience thing at Jaguar cars in castle Bromwich tomorrow. I think you get taken over a course in the new defender and discoveries.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We're having a weekend away in Brum and wondered if any of you lovely Fab lot can point is in the direction of any worthwhile sights while we're here, please and thankyou
LvM"
There are sewage works there somewhere. Not sure about much else |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
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"We're having a weekend away in Brum and wondered if any of you lovely Fab lot can point is in the direction of any worthwhile sights while we're here, please and thankyou
LvM
There are sewage works there somewhere. Not sure about much else "
Isn't that a little concrete place built in the 60's down the A45 |
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"We're having a weekend away in Brum and wondered if any of you lovely Fab lot can point is in the direction of any worthwhile sights while we're here, please and thankyou
LvM
There are sewage works there somewhere. Not sure about much else
Isn't that a little concrete place built in the 60's down the A45 "
Quite possibly. There are no shortage of such delights in the area. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thanks to everyone who posted a normal response. I'm sure we will find stuff to do.
K"
Shopping:
Bullring (mass market stuff, and a few expensive boutiques) - nothing you won’t find in any other major quality shopping centre.
Mailbox (ditto, but smaller, and more expensive). Better area for choice of eateries than bullring i think.
Western Arcade (quirky little independent shops) and has a great sushi place
Eating and bars -
Food court at Harvey Nicks has some good light choices for something quick.
Aforementioned sushi place (think it is called Passion) is worth a puny if you like that.
If you like your meat cooked then Rodizio Rico have a good selection.
Brindley Place and the canal walks have plenty if choice of bars along the way.
Culture - there’s a big museum /art gallery and the Think-tank is interesting. Hippodrome might have some good shows on worth a check. The NIA is also there.
Hotels - Malmaison, Radisson and Hotel Du Vin are all convenient and nice.
I’m sure is plenty to entertain and in all seriousness it has plenty to offer and is on the up. Enjoy.
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Digbeth is arty and cool any time of the day, stuff like axe throwing, crazy golf, batting cages too along with some cool bars.
Shopping is decent in the centre.
Good pho in grand Central.
Mailbox has good eateries and bars.
Good burgers at original patty men, and the meat shack.
Museum is a good walk around.
Depending when you're coming German market is love hate, it's good for a bit, I prefer it in the day when it's less busy.
I'd stay away from broad st. Apart from the canal walk from the mailbox to broad st, that's nice.
Gay village can be fun.
Jewellery quarter has some decent bars.
If you're in the car, nipping out to the new designer outlet McArthur glen is good.
K looks like she might enjoy a rock bar, decent rock bars in scruffys and subside.
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"When are you there? Would you be interested in the BBB (Birmingham Bizarre Bazaar)? A massive kinky market "
Completely forgot about BBB!
Also: do the Cadbury's factory. You get to play with chocolate, and then there's a great cafe (Kafenion) on the green where you can get a tasty lunch and some decent coffee.
Talking of coffee, Quarter Horse is a great roasters and coffee shop with some excellent food too. Just a 5 minute walk from the centre. In the centre (Piccadilly Arcade) is an excellent coffee shop (Faculty) with good food right outside New Street station. Both have lovely cakes/cookies/etc.
Round the corner from that is Tiger Bites Pig, a tiny little bao place that's to die for. Or if bread is your jam then Medicine bakery has good coffee but a range of excellent baked goods.
There's also the Balti Triangle - Brum is great for food |
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