[2025 Birmingham Stay] Travel Guide for Clayton Hotel Birmingham (Updated Jun)

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#birminghamtrip Birmingham for Music Lovers & Gig-Goers 🎶🎸 Day 1: The City of Sound • 🏨 Stay at: Clayton Hotel Birmingham – close to venues and modern vibes • ☕ Breakfast at: Faculty Coffee – indie café with vinyl spinning • 🎤 Visit: Birmingham Museum – see exhibitions on local legends like Black Sabbath • 📍 Afternoon stroll around: Digbeth – street art and music-themed murals • 🍻 Dinner at: Dead Wax Digbeth – pub with live vinyl DJ sets • 🎵 Evening show: Catch a gig at O2 Institute or Symphony Hall Day 2: Record Store Treasures • 🥐 Brunch at: Cherry Reds – relaxed, with music posters all around • 💿 Shop for vinyl at: Swordfish Records & The Diskery • 🎧 Optional: Book a listening booth at Café Artum • 🍕 Dinner at: Peacer – pizza by the slice with old-school vibes • 🎶 Late-night set at: The Jam House or Night Owl Day 3: Last Chords • ☕ Morning coffee at: Caféphilia • 📍 Walk through Centenary Square and take a selfie at the music-themed public art • 🚆 Depart with tunes still stuck in your head

#birminghamtrip for Architecture & History Lovers 🏛️🏰 (A weekend admiring the city’s historic buildings & architectural gems! ✨) 🛬 Arrive & Check-in at Clayton Hotel Birmingham 🏨 – A modern stay with city views. 🥞 Breakfast at Grand Central Kitchen ☕ – Famous for full English breakfasts & avocado toast. 📍 Morning: Birmingham Town Hall & Symphony Hall 🎼 • Explore two stunning concert halls with grand architecture. • Learn about Birmingham’s rich musical history. 📍 Afternoon: Aston Hall & Soho House 🏰 • Visit Aston Hall, a 17th-century mansion with grand gardens. • See Soho House, the elegant home of industrialist Matthew Boulton. 🍽️ Lunch at The Oyster Club 🍽️ – A seafood lover’s paradise. 📍 Evening: The Rotunda & Skyline Views 🌆 • Enjoy panoramic views from the top of this iconic round tower. 🍷 Dinner at Folium 🍷 – A fine dining spot serving seasonal British dishes. ⸻ 🥐 Day 2: Cathedrals, Canals & Hidden History 🌊 📍 Morning: St. Chad’s Cathedral & St. Martin’s Church ⛪ • Admire Birmingham’s oldest churches with Gothic beauty. 📍 Afternoon: Black Country Living Museum 🏭 (Short trip outside the city!) • A living history museum with Victorian-era streets & costumed guides. 🚖 Departure – Leaving with a deeper appreciation of Birmingham’s past! 🏛️

#birminghamtrip (Thrill-seekers, this one’s for you! Zip lines, theme parks & exciting experiences! 🎡🔥) 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Thrills 🎢 🛬 Arrive & Check-in at Clayton Hotel – Near City Centre 🏨 🥞 Brunch at Wayland’s Yard – Great Coffee & Full English Breakfast ☕🍳 🎢 Morning: Theme Park Fun at Drayton Manor (~30 min drive) 🚀 • 🎡 Thrill rides & roller coasters • 🚂 Thomas Land for a fun throwback • 🦁 Zoo area with red pandas & meerkats 🍔 Lunch at a Theme Park Diner 🍽️ 🚗 Afternoon: The Bear Grylls Adventure (Back in Birmingham) 🏕️ • 🧗♂️ High ropes & indoor skydiving • 🦈 Shark diving experience (for the brave!) • 🎯 Archery & shooting challenges 🌙 Evening: Street Food & Chill 🍕 • 🚶♂️ Dinner at Digbeth Dining Club – Huge Variety of Food Trucks • 🍹 Drinks at The Floodgate – Crazy Golf & Baseball Themed Bar ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: Final Adventures & Departure 🏄♂️ 🍳 Breakfast at The Early Bird Bakery – Famous Cronuts 🍩 🏄 Morning: Wakeboarding or Paddleboarding at Cliff Lakes (~25 min drive) 🌊 🚖 Back to Birmingham & Airport Transfer 🛫

#birminghamtrip Birmingham for Football Fans ⚽🏟️ (Perfect for those who love Premier League action, football history & sports bars! 🍻🏆) 🗓️ Day 1: Stadium Tour & Football Pubs 🛬 Morning: Arrive & Check-in at Clayton Hotel Birmingham 🏨 (Close to the stadium!) 🥞 Breakfast at The Early Bird Bakery – Great pastries & strong coffee ☕ 🚶 Morning: Aston Villa’s Villa Park Tour 🏟️ (Behind-the-scenes look at the iconic stadium!) 🍔 Lunch at The Barton Arms – Historic Pub with Thai & British Food 🍺 ⚽ Afternoon: National Football Museum & More Stadiums • 🎨 Check out football murals & street art in Digbeth • 🏟️ Quick visit to St. Andrew’s Stadium (Birmingham City FC) 🌙 Evening: Match Day & Football Pubs 🍻 • 🍺 Pre-match drinks at The Church Inn – A classic football pub • 🍕 Dinner at O’Neill’s – Great spot to watch live games • 🎶 Finish the night at a sports bar like Shooters ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: Recovery Brunch & More Football Fun 🍳 Brunch at Gas Street Social – Big Breakfast for Football Fans 🥓 🚶 Morning: West Bromwich Albion’s The Hawthorns Tour ⚽ (Another historic stadium!) 🍗 Lunch at Wingstop – Classic football-watching food 🍗 🚖 Afternoon: Quick Shopping for Football Gear 🛍️ (Sports Direct, Nike Outlet, etc.) 🚆 Evening: Train or Flight Departure ✈️🚆