Convention Quarter Travel Guide
Birmingham





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Popular places to visit

International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.

Symphony Hall
Listen to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and watch world-famous rock and pop musicians at this concert hall.

National SEA LIFE Centre
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National SEA LIFE Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

Library of Birmingham
See artifacts from the life of Shakespeare, explore a vast collection of greetings cards, and be part of Birmingham’s literature festival at this library and museum.

Hall of Memory War Memorial
This memorial is a peaceful space in the city center devoted to Birmingham residents who lost their lives in military service.

Ikon Gallery
This dynamic gallery combines a passion for the avant-garde with a commitment to making contemporary art more accessible.
Things to do

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Top hotels in Convention Quarter

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Novotel Birmingham Centre
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Convention Quarter

Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Royal Birmingham Society of Artists are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.

Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.

Edgbaston
Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.