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Once known as the “Workshop of the World,” Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city. With over 50 km of picturesque canals, a vibrant nightlife, and the best UK shopping outside of London, Birmingham offers travellers a fun and memorable experience. Book your flight to Birmingham with Aer Lingus and rediscover the joys of retail therapy at the Bullring shopping area.

Arts in Birmingham

Head to Aston Hall, a Jacobean mansion known for its period rooms and artwork. View tapestries and portraits, see the detailed plasterwork in the Long Gallery, and keep an eye out for the cannonball hole in the staircase. Then go to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, where you’ll find Anglo-Saxon gold metalwork known as the Staffordshire Hoard, a world-class Pre-Raphaelite art collection, and a children’s gallery.

Music and Nightlife in Birmingham

Attend a pop concert at Arena Birmingham, enjoy a classical performance at Symphony Hall, or discover the latest indie group at O2 Academy Birmingham. Afterwards, head to Broad Street, where you’ll find Birmingham’s best clubs, bars, and pubs.

Birmingham Shopping

Visit the historic Jewellery Quarter to browse finely made metal works and jewellery. Then, explore the sprawling Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres for the best in top brands. If visiting in season, be sure to spend some time at the Bull Ring Open Market for fresh produce and locally crafted goods.