Birmingham

1. See the inspiration for ‘The Lord of the Rings’ at Moseley Bog: It's a dream come true to visit these famous Middle Earth site, that is 'The Moseley Bog, which turned out to be an inspiration for the amazing novel, "The lord, of rings", where Sir William wrote his poetry and where you can now stroll through nature and explore plants, animals, insects, old trees, and stunning bluebells all around this fascinating archaeological greenhouse.

You can also see the beautiful old mill dam and two burnt moulds that surround it, which give it an ancient texture. While admiring the beautiful views, you can also marvel at the JRR Tolkien theme of the place.

Location: Yardley Wood Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9JX, United Kingdom

2. Explore Brindleyplace and the canal quarter: One of the most interesting things to do in Birmingham is to explore Brindleyplace and the Canal Quarter. You'll be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of Birmingham's vibrant canal quarter as well as the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, which are often referred to as the Cinderella part of the city.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the historic roundhouse building, which you can see by taking a relaxing boat ride or by biking or walking. Finally, while marvelling at the amazing interiors of three brindleyplace from central square, you can enjoy a delicious bite at some of the authentic restaurants around brindley place.

3. Take the energetic, a running tour: One of the most enjoyable things to do in Birmingham is to participate in a 5-kilometer street art running tour. During this run, you will have the opportunity to see some of the city's most beautiful sights while admiring the town's lovely small houses.

You'll also have the chance to discover Birmingham's beautiful, inspiring, and little-known street art while admiring the scenic beauty of the beautifully decorated canals that serve as the epicentre of the city's street art scene. You can also stop by to admire and photograph the city's incredible street art while learning about it.

4. Sink a pint in grand Victorian pub The Bartons Arms: Visiting the Barton Arms, a grand Victorian pub in Birmingham, is one of the most exciting things to do in the city. You can marvel at the stunning architecture of this place, which has been serving people for more than 100 years, while enjoying some delectable food.

You'll be able to taste authentic Thai cuisine such as the Barton Arms platter, prawn crackers, spring rolls, sweetcorn croquettes, and succulent chicken wings. You can also sample award-winning beers and red and white wines, such as Carnevale Veneto Chardonnay IGT, Sereno Pinot Grigio, Inkosi Shiraz, Central Monte Merlot, and others.

Location: 144 High St, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UP, United Kingdom
Timing: Monday to Saturday - 12 PM to 11 PM; Sunday - 12 PM to 10 PM

5. Try out VR in immersive 4D: You can now get indulged in a unique activity in Birmingham city at digbeths floodgate Street where you can marvel at the amazing combination of theater, Vr and films. Here you will see a whole new world with each experience lasting for about 60 minutes. You will get an opportunity to witness augmented virtual reality with multisensory AR and VR technology which makes the experience all the more interesting.

6. Lend an ear to the city’s homegrown musical talent: The homegrown harvest season, which also happens to be Birmingham's music festival season, brings the city's beauty to life. You will have the opportunity to see rising regional talent on two stages, as well as a diverse mix of styles and genres throughout the festival.

You'll get to see everything from Jason Grubbs' skilled guitar work to The Yellow Dandies' eccentric bluegrass, all the different sounds and sensibilities, making it one of the best things to do in Birmingham city.

1. The Mailbox: This high-end restaurant has it all from open view bars over the canal to fashion boutiques and even the BBC studios making it a perfect nightlife spot to be at while in Birmingham. Here you can even enjoy tasting a number of cuisines ranging from Italian to Indian and Indica.

2. Arcadian: This country yard offers all that is needed for a stunning nightlife experience including pubs, cocktail bars, international cuisine restaurants, and even the Glee club. Here you will be accompanied with a good crowd and even professionals to mix with and enjoy a fun evening.

3. Broad Street: Located in the heart of the city, this street offers you a thoroughfare packed with numerous clubs and bars including Pitcher & Piano and Revolution Birmingham. Here you can give yourself a treat and enjoy the famous Balti Curry and a lot more places with good food.

4. Star City: Star City has 25 screens and even VIP theaters making it the best cinema in the city. Here you can enjoy dining at restaurants, or watch a movie, or indulge into some games like 10-pin bowling and mini golf, or play laser tag too, making sure you have an amazing night out at Birmingham.

5. Digbeth: This lively night place of the city is where you can enjoy a pop-up street, food market and urban art. You can even relish old boozers and bars with a tint of the past. It also offers craft bars and different cuisine all in the 50 stalls presented here for you to enjoy while socialising with the locals as well as other friendly visitors.

1. Weoley Castle, The Remains Of A  Fortified Manor: The historic house was originally built before 1185 as a motte and bailey castle. And now, the main building has since been converted into a museum displaying local archaeology, geology and anthropology exhibits for its visitors from around the world. The castle site is nearby to other attractions including Birmingham Cathedral, St Philip's Cathedral, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall and Mere Green Shopping Centre.

2. Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium: On your visit to the historic Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium in Birmingham, you can watch the amazing dog races and several others. The most popular sport at this stadium that you can not miss while in Birmingham is greyhound racing and you can even kick back on one of the comfortable greyhound benches while enjoying a pint at The Greyhound Pub Garden next door.

3. Winterbourne House And Garden: Winterbourne House is not only a famous historic place, it was a suburban residential area back in the 20th century and also hosts some of the best garden design invitations in Britain, so it's no wonder so many people come to see what the place has to offer during festivals.

This place offers a number of fun activities for the visitors including planting up yarrows which will then hopefully carry flowers into bloom which will contribute to the scenic beauty of the place even more.

4. Birmingham Back To Backs: Birmingham Back to Backs is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a local landmark in the city’s Jewellery Quarter. It’s a preserved example of the early 19th and 20th century slum, with six back-to-back houses from this period.

A visit might include exploring your way through bygone streets into 1920s terraced house interiors, going underground to see the remains of nearby factories and mines, or visiting one of Birmingham's oldest schools.

5. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham is one of the most famous landmarks in Alabama. Here you can see that the church has beautiful stained-glass windows, a beautiful pipe organ, and a lovely sanctuary with arched ceilings and oak pews which makes the place well worth a visit.

1. The Bullring: The Bullring Shopping Centre boasts one of the widest choices of shopping items in the Midlands, with over 100 shops. The Bullring offers something for everyone, from big name brands like Apple, Reebok and House of Fraser to more niche stores like Florian's shoes, Red or Dead or Pajama Sam. There are plenty of other options for foodies, with well-known high street names such as Yo! Sushi alongside independent cafes and restaurants.

2. Birmingham Rag Market: The Birmingham Rag Market  is a monthly market held on the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 3pm at Digbeth. It's a vibrant, exciting and fun place that offers visitors a chance to buy handmade items from individual artists and crafters along with vintage items from local traders.

3. Great Western Arcade: Great Western Arcade is one of Birmingham’s most iconic buildings. Built in 1876, it has served as a retail space ever since. Today, its interior is divided into three floors- G1, G2 and G3 with an eclectic mix of retail shops including independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants. No matter what your tastes are, there’s something for everyone at the Great Western Arcade.

4. Grand Central: At Grand Central Station there's much more than just the fashion stores inside! The number of things you can do at Grand Central are practically endless. There are over 400 shops for fashion accessories, food and drinks, jewellery, gifts and souvenirs, household goods such as cleaning products, games and music.

5. Birmingham Christmas Market: The Biggest Christmas Market in Birmingham has over 80 stalls of lovely handmade crafts, international gifts and food stalls by award winning traders all set around the iconic Rotunda and even festive holiday funfair, Santa’s Grotto and ice rink. Pop in here for a hot chocolate with marshmallows on top or some fresh roasted chestnuts.