Posted on Jul 09, 2023

Things To Do This Summer In Birmingham

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Things To Do This Summer In Birmingham

Here are some things you can do this summer in Birmingham:

  • Picnic in Cannon Hill Park. This 250-acre park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of grassy areas for picnicking, as well as a lake, flower beds, and a playground.

 

  • Explore Digbeth and top up your art & culture reserves. Head down to Digbeth, check out all the amazing Graffiti art on every street corner by some of the UK's leading artists. Then quench your thirst and rest those legs in The Floodgate Beer Garden (one of the best beer gardens in Birmingham). Grab your self a cold craft beer (or cocktail) and much down on some awesome sliders & tacos to get you evening off to the right start. 
     
     
  • Visit Cadbury World. This chocolate factory offers a variety of tours and interactive exhibits, where you can learn about the history of Cadbury and how chocolate is made. There's also a tasting room where you can sample different chocolates.
     
     
  • Take a walk or boat ride along the canals. Birmingham is home to a network of canals that were built during the Industrial Revolution. You can walk or boat along the canals and enjoy the scenery, or visit some of the historical landmarks that line the water.
     
  • Explore the Jewellery Quarter. This historic district is home to a number of jewelry shops, as well as art galleries and cafes. You can also take a walking tour of the area to learn about its history.
     
     
  • See a show at the Birmingham Hippodrome. This theater hosts a variety of shows, from musicals and plays to concerts and dance performances.
     
     
  • Attend a festival. Birmingham hosts a number of festivals throughout the summer, such as the Birmingham Pride Festival, the Birmingham International Jazz Festival, and the Birmingham Mela.
     
  • Go shopping at Bullring. This large shopping center is home to a variety of stores, from high-street brands to independent boutiques.
     
     

These are just a few ideas of things you can do this summer in Birmingham. There are many other activities and attractions to explore, so be sure to do some research and find the ones that interest you the most.

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