10 Days of City Experiences in Birmingham

1. Day 1: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
   10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Victoria Square

   Explore over 40 galleries of art, including the largest collection of pre-Raphaelite art in the world.

2. Day 2: The Custard Factory
   15 minutes (2.2 miles) from Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

   Visit this creative hub with independent shops, galleries, and event spaces.

3. Day 3: Cadbury World
   30 minutes (5.5 miles) from The Custard Factory

   Discover the history and production of the popular chocolate brand with interactive experiences and a 4D cinema experience.

4. Day 4: Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses
   10 minutes (2.5 miles) from Cadbury World

   Explore over 15 acres of gardens and four glasshouses holding tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean plants.

5. Day 5: National Sea Life Centre Birmingham
   15 minutes (2.6 miles) from Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses

   Get up close to marine life like seahorses, turtles, and sharks at this aquarium.

6. Day 6: Bullring and Grand Central Birmingham
   15 minutes (0.9 miles) from National Sea Life Centre Birmingham

   Shop at one of the largest malls in the UK, with over 200 stores, restaurants, and a market.

7. Day 7: Birmingham Back to Backs
   15 minutes (0.7 miles) from Bullring and Grand Central Birmingham

   Step back in time with a tour of these restored 19th-century working-class houses, giving a glimpse into the lives of their former inhabitants.

8. Day 8: Aston Hall
   20 minutes (2.8 miles) from Birmingham Back to Backs

   Explore this Jacobean mansion with impressive painted ceilings, tapestries, and an extensive collection of 17th-century silver.

9. Day 9: Dudley Zoological Gardens
   25 minutes (9.5 miles) from Aston Hall

   Visit over 1,300 animals, including tigers, lemurs, and meerkats, at this zoo built into the ruins of an 11th-century castle.

10. Day 10: Symphony Hall
    25 minutes (6.5 miles) from Dudley Zoological Gardens

    End your trip with a concert at this acclaimed concert venue, with performances by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and other artists.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (2 hours, free)
• The Custard Factory (2 hours, free)
• Cadbury World (3-4 hours, £18.50-£21.95 for adults)
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses (2-3 hours, £7.50 for adults)
• National Sea Life Centre Birmingham (2-3 hours, £20 for adults)
• Bullring and Grand Central Birmingham (3 hours, free)
• Birmingham Back to Backs (2-3 hours, £11.50 for adults)
• Aston Hall (2-3 hours, free)
• Dudley Zoological Gardens (3-4 hours, £20 for adults)
• Symphony Hall (2-3 hours, prices vary by performance)
Total Estimated Costs: £97.50-£101.95 per adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or take a canal tour. For a shorter trip, skip Dudley Zoological Gardens or only visit the outdoor areas of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses.