Although many people would not consider taking time out to visit Birmingham in the West Midlands of England as a vacation spot. If they were to carry out a little research on the internet they would discover that the city and its surrounding locations have much to offer the visitor today. In fact when it comes to Birmingham attractions that visitors will enjoy taking time to go to there are literally hundreds to choose from. However below we will take a look at some of the ones which are more popular.



1. Cadbury World

If you are someone who has a sweet tooth and a penchant for chocolate then visiting this attraction should not be missed. During your visit to the theme park and museum you will not only learn about the making of chocolate in general but also about that made by Cadbury's themselves. As well as the chance for the kids to play on the rides you also get the chance to sample what this particular chocolate manufacturer makes for free. But at know stage will you be afforded the chance of actually seeing how their products are produced at the facility which is located close by.

2. Sarehole Mill

This was built in 1765 and is only one of 2 water mills still standing of the 50 that were built and which helped to power the various factories that were built during the industrial revolution in Birmingham. The museum which is now located within this building is only open from April until October and the miller who ran it whilst JRR Tolkein (Lord of the Rings author) based one of the characters in this works on him as he was scared of him as he grew up as young boy. But even when the actual museum is closed it is still worth taking time out to visit the site also.

3. Museum of the Jewelry Quarter

For more than 200 years now Birmingham has been renowned for making some of the finest jewelry to be worn the world over. It is through this museum that you will learn about the history of jewelry making along with taking a tour of the kinds of workshops that were used in order to produce the items that were sold. During your visit to the museum which is located in an old factory the tour guide will demonstrate some of the various techniques that are used in order to produce jewelry of such fine quality. Plus there are still jewellers located close to the museum who are producing pieces which can often be purchased for a bargain price.

Above we have mentioned a few of the Birmingham attractions that visitors can go to during their time in the city. But by contacting the local tourist office or carrying out a search of the internet there are plenty of other places and sites to visit during a vacation trip to the area.

When you decide to stay in Birmingham, there are plenty of Birmingham hotels and guest houses to suit all budgets.