Near Birmingham
Near Birmingham
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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Birmingham [2024]
Updated Oct 2024
- 8.84.6/5355 ReviewFrom78
based on 9092 reviews"I visited this place in 2018 and can fully recommend it. The grounds are beautiful and the palace stunning. Nice place for a coffee or tea as well. The weather could have been better, but that's not the attractions fault. :-) It's a perfect afternoon trip."Blenheim80.3km from BirminghamHighlights: Churchill Manor (Blenheim Palace) is located in the town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It was built in 1705 and was given to John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, by Queen Anne at the time, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in defeating the French army. It took 17 years to Done. More than 100 years later, the famous British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born here, and he was habitually called "Churchill Manor", known as one of the most exquisite and elegant Baroque palaces in England. World Heritage List. Churchill Manor, also known as Blenheim Palace and Blenheim Palace, is the residence of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. The family that created Blenheim Palace still lives here, taking every possible care Oversee the maintenance of this historic palace.Show Less - 7.64.7/5103 ReviewFrom82.76
based on 9623 reviews"fantastic house and gardens in a stunning setting. just make sure you wear some good shoes for walking as the gardens are huge and hilly. a little pricey for tickets but well worth it"Chatsworth84.5km from BirminghamHighlights: Darcy Manor is the mansion of the hereditary Duke of Devonshire, located in the Peak District (Peak District) National Park in the north of England. The manor was built in 1552. In the more than 400 years from the 15th century to the 19th century, after the careful design and construction of many famous gardeners, it became one of the most beautiful manors in the United Kingdom. It is an important part of the British cultural heritage and is also a 2005 film Filming location for Pride and Prejudice.Show Less - 8.14.7/5307 ReviewFreebased on 1660 reviews"beautiful architecture. perfect day trip idea from London on a sunny day."Oxford92.2km from BirminghamHighlights: Oxford University, located in Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the UK. There are no school gates and walls here. More than 30 quaint and solemn college buildings are scattered on the streets of Oxford City. The cobblestone streets pass through the campus, full of literary and elegant atmosphere.Show Less
- 8.54.5/5402 ReviewFrom103.85"Just visited Old Trafford, and it was an unforgettable experience! Walking through the stadium, you can feel the history and passion that surrounds Manchester United. The museum is filled with iconic memorabilia, and the tour gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the players' tunnel and dressing rooms. Standing pitch-side was a dream come true, imagining the roar of the crowd on match day. For any football fan, it’s a must-visit!"Stretford>100km from BirminghamHighlights: This Old Trafford stadium was completed in 1949. As a British football stadium, it can accommodate 75,000 spectators. Like Wembley Stadium, it is one of the six five-star football stadiums in the UK certified by UEFA. , and also won the title of "Dream Theater". Among the popular sports in Manchester, football is an important part of Manchester culture. According to statistics, the number of clubs in Greater Manchester is the highest in the world, especially the old dominant Manchester United and the rising upstart Manchester City. The much-anticipated dragon and tiger fight was staged on the field. For decades, Manchester United, nicknamed the "Red Devils", has created countless honors and football legends, and can be regarded as a classic representative of European football clubs. Old Trafford, as the home of Manchester United, has also become a holy place in the hearts of many fans. Whenever Manchester United are at home, Old Trafford is crowded with fans.Show Less
- 8.14.6/5163 ReviewFrom63.57based on 5339 reviews"As a supporter, visiting Etihad Stadium was a fantastic experience. The stadium itself is immaculate and well-maintained, providing a great environment for watching the match. The food options were plentiful, offering a variety of choices that added to the overall enjoyment. It would have been perfect if we could eat and drink while watching the game, but even so, the experience was memorable and enjoyable. Highly recommend for any football fan!"Manchester>100km from BirminghamHighlights: The English abbreviation of Manchester City Stadium is COMS, also known as Eastland Stadium, Sports City, and later called Etihad Stadium because of the sponsorship of Etihad Airways. It is the fourth largest football stadium in England and the tenth largest stadium in the UK. Football is one of Manchester's themes and an important part of its culture. In addition to the "Red Devils" Manchester United, there is also the "Blue Moon" Manchester City, and Manchester City Stadium is the new home of Manchester City.Show Less
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based on 906 reviews"Went to Happy seasons restaurant and TSUJIRI in Manchester Chinatown with my mates after exams. Authentic Chinese cuisine with reasonable prices. The matcha sundae was also delicious. There are also many nice Asian restaurants around the area."Manchester.City Centre>100km from BirminghamHighlights: The area surrounded by Charlotte Street, Portland Street, Oxford Street and Mosley Street is Manchester's Chinatown, which is a relatively concentrated Chinese community in northern England. There are many small shops selling Chinese accessories inside. In addition, in Chinatown, Chinese restaurants can be seen everywhere, of course, the cost of these restaurants is also very high. In Chinatown, there are many small supermarkets run by Chinese people. Now you don't have to worry about finding Chinese condiments and foods. They are all foods shipped from China, such as starch, soy sauce, kitchen knives, and steamers. Commodities can be found here, and many international students living in towns around Manchester will often come here to purchase. The Chinese New Year's Lion Dance is an annual event in Manchester.Show Less - 9.04.7/5575 ReviewFrom63.04based on 24449 reviews"The Roman bath is in the center of Bath, although many buildings have been buried underground, and it can feel very magnificent. I sigh that someone enjoyed the sauna during the ancient Roman period and was very happy. Provide Chinese interpreters, visit according to the line, it feels particularly good, not too language barrier. Well worth a visit."Bath.Bath City Center>100km from BirminghamHighlights: The Roman Bath is located in the center of Bath, opposite Bath Abbey. It is the attraction of Bath and the origin of the English Bath name of Bath. This well-preserved Roman bath is a place where tourists in Bath are endless and eager to see. When you are in it, you are witnessing the portrayal of life in Roman times. Among them, the holy spring, the Roman temple, the Roman bath and the Roman bath cultural relics are famous. #ArchitecturalFeatures# The Victorian reception hall at the entrance is gorgeous, with four seasons carved into the vaulted ceiling. In addition to buying tickets here, don't forget to get a free voice guide (including Chinese service). However, there is no large luggage storage service here, so if necessary, you can store your large luggage elsewhere before browsing. The bathing place is divided into upper and lower floors. The lower bath is connected to the underground hot spring. The pool is green and blue, and warm spring water is still gushing out. It is hard to imagine that it has maintained such a state for more than 10,000 years. The upper and lower floors of the bath are supported by 12 pillars, each of which has statues of Roman gods in different shapes, because the Romans believed that the hot springs that existed like divine water came from the protection of the gods. Entering from the reception hall leads to a terrace overlooking the large baths, surrounded by Victorian statues dating from the reign of Roman monarchs dating back to 1894. Don't stop here for a while, overlooking the overall appearance of the large bath. #Holy Spring# The holy spring is located at the core of the Roman Baths. The temperature of the natural spring water is kept at 46 degrees Celsius all year round, which has a history of thousands of years. The spring water flows from the ground uninterrupted day and night, and the overflowing part flows into the original Roman sewer. The museum of the baths has a glass floor. You can clearly see the water pipes of the baths through the glass floor under your feet. There are many treasures in the collection, among which carved gems and tin masks are worth seeing. #大 Bath# The Roman Big Bath is the top priority for most people to visit here. The size of the bath is huge, made of 45 lead plates, and the water depth is 1.6 meters, which is very suitable for bathing. There are steps all around to make it easier for guests to enter and exit at that time. The spring water in the pool is abundant, and the water surface is steaming. A huge stone slab is placed horizontally where the hot spring water flows out, which is where people who came to bathe dived for entertainment at that time. From 10:00 to 17:00 every day and in the evenings of July and August every year, the staff will dress in ancient Roman costumes, giving visitors a sense of traveling back to the distant ancient Roman era. There are east bathrooms and west bathrooms on both sides of the large bath, as well as a bathroom suite and a high-temperature bathroom. If you want to learn more about the relevant history, you can go to the Roman Baths Museum, which not only houses two composite models of the temple and the baths, but also exhibits comedy films related to ancient Rome.Show Less
- 7.64.7/5111 ReviewFrom52.61based on 8132 reviews"The Liverpool Anfield stadium is very new and very friendly to visitors, the whole arrangement is reasonable. Great football clubs not only have the efforts of the players but also the fans and volunteers."Liverpool.Anfield>100km from BirminghamHighlights: Liverpool's Anfield Stadium for KOP (the title of Liverpool Football Team fans) is not inferior to Old Trafford's status in the hearts of Manchester United fans. The Anfield Stadium serving the Liverpool team can be traced back to more than 100 years ago. It was established in 1884. In 1892, it was owned by Everton Football Club. In 1892, the club was unable to pay the high rent and left here. The Liverpool team was established in May of that year. Since then, Anfield Stadium has become their home. The main battlefield has never changed. In the long years of 120 years, the Liverpool team has won 5 European Champions Cups, 3 UEFA Cups, 8 English League Cups, 7 FA Cups and 18 England Championships here. League champions, Anfield has seen all the glorious moments. There are four stands in this football dream theater. The KOP stand is an important stand for the stadium, dedicated to loyal Liverpool fans. The Centennial Stand was built to celebrate the centenary of the club's founding that year. It was completed in 1992 and has a total of 11,762 seats. The Anfield Road Stand is the main stand for fans of the away team and can hold more than 9,000 people. The main stand is designed for television broadcasts, media booths, VIP areas and player rest and bench seats, and can accommodate 12,000 spectators.Show Less
- 9.24.5/5215 ReviewFrom251.54"If you are Harry Potter lover, NO CHOICE, just go there. Start from riding on the shuttle bus from the nearby station, you can feel Harry Potter world and that was exciting experience being in some of the movies sets!! Even if you cannot find a ticket on your desired entrance day, be patient and check frequently so that you may get one!"Watford>100km from BirminghamHighlights: • Experience the magic of filmmaking - Harry Potter costumes, props and special effects• Ride the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 ¾ and buy butterbeer• Explore Hagrid’s Hut, Dumbledore’s Office, Gryffindor Common Room, and moreRemember the triple-decker in the movie? Ron's dad's modified car? Harry's parents' home? You can reminisce about everything here. In the 14,000-square-meter studio, you can see the large-scale and real shooting sets, costumes, animation production, props, etc. from the eight Harry Potter movies.△ Arriving at The Making of Harry Potter△ Walking tour of the sets and behind-the-scenes used in the movie series△ Get up close and personal with original magic props from the movie series△ Take a photo with your favorite sceneShow Less
- 8.64.7/5477 ReviewFreebased on 834 reviews"It is a lovely and unique place. There are lots of famous attractions on the campus. However, if you want to visit them, you have to pay the entry fee to each college you want to access or pay to take the boat. I would strongly recommend taking the boat if possible because you can see the most historic and famous part of the school."Cambridge.Cambridge City Center>100km from BirminghamHighlights: The University of Cambridge has a total of 31 colleges, which are almost integrated with the urban area of Cambridge. This prestigious school has trained scientists such as Newton, Darwin, Hawking and dozens of Nobel Prize winners. Xu Zhimo and Jin Yong also studied here. The colleges were built in different periods and have different architectural styles, but most of them retain the style since the Middle Ages. The porches and walls of the school buildings are still decorated with simple and solemn statues and seals, which is really pleasing to the eye. Several colleges that are popular with tourists include King's College, Trinity College, St. John's College, Queen's College, Peter's College, Christ's College, Clare College and more. Tourists can choose the ones they are interested in and visit them in turn, but they need to check their opening hours in advance. To appreciate the beauty of Cambridge University, of course, you can't miss the Cam River cruise. Take a gondola to cruise the Jianhe River, pass under 7 elegant bridges such as Mathematical Bridge and Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy the scenery of the back gardens of 6 colleges including King's College, Trinity College and Queen's College, which are traditional, romantic and beautiful. Pickup can be found on Silver Street or Bridge Street. Visitors can choose to row on their own or join a guided river cruise.Show Less
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