Heathrow Airport 1 hr 14
Aston (4 min) Aston Hall (6 min.) jacobean-style mansion with tours of its period rooms scenic gardens & occasional special events. Drayton Manor Theme Park (24 min.) large adventure playground with 12 rides based on thomas the tank engine indoor play and parklands. St. Philip S Cathedral (8 min.) georgian baroque cathedral with notable stained glass holding regular mass and events/concerts. Thinktank Science Museum (5 min.) close encounters with technology past present and future in family-friendly interactive displays. National Trust - Birmingham Back To Backs (12 min.) guided tours of 4 fully restored historic houses that show how life changed between 1840 and 1977. Birmingham Snow Hill (7 min) Birmingham Moor Street (8 min) Legoland Discovery Centre U0026 Lego Store Birmingham (13 min.) denmark s most famous export lego is at the heart of this playground & entertainment center. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens (13 min.) 16-acre site with exotic flora in elegant victorian glasshouses bonsai garden and bird collection. National Sea Life Centre Birmingham (14 min.) family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Cannon Hill Park (13 min.) tennis courts bowling green boats on the lake and walking trails in 120 acres of woodland. Bullring U0026 Grand Central (8 min.) contemporary landmark mall with diverse high-street fashion and household shops plus restaurants. Museum Of The Jewellery Quarter (9 min.) live demonstrations of the jeweller s craft with legacy tours of time-warp workshops. Gravelly Hill (8 min) Cadbury World (19 min.) self-guided tours through colorful interactive displays about chocolate-making & cadbury history. Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park (12 min.) small zoo with focus on endangered species conservation and captive breeding. Library Of Birmingham (9 min.) europe s largest public library is a modern 31 000-sq-m. building with a cafe & a gift shop. |