As the UK's second largest city, the Birmingham events calendar is packed full. For shoppers, the Clothes Show at the NEC exhibition hall is a must, while dog owners take their preened poodles to Cruft's. Students keep the nightlife vibrant.
Year round, the key attractions for sightseers are Cadbury World Chocolate Factory for family days out, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) for culture vultures. Shoppers head for the Bullring and gleaming new Selfridges. Food lovers enjoy the delicious curry restaurants clustering in the Balti Triangle.Nature lovers can stroll along the canals criss-crossing the city or explore the Black Country surrounding Birmingham, Capital of the Midlands.
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Ikon Gallery
Ikon Gallery
The Ikon Gallery, housed in a neo-gothic school in Brindleyplace, is home to innovative modern art exhibitions, an excellent specialist shop and renowned Spanish restaurant. Ride the quirky…
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Upcoming Events in Birmingham |
 | Lily Allen 24 Nov 2009 National Indoor Arena (NIA) Fresh from appearing at some of Europe's biggest festivals, outspoken British… more... |
 | BBC Good Food Show 25 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual) NEC (National Exhibition Centre) If you have a passion for food, you'll be in gourmet heaven when you discover the… more... |
 | International Motorcycle and Scooter Show 28 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 (annual) NEC (National Exhibition Centre) The International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the Birmingham NEC offers an… more... |
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