Shirley Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Top hotels in Shirley
Redwings Lodge Solihull
Really enjoyed our stay , great location , bed was comfy and very quiet
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great hotel, would definitely come back again, everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast, loved the room service option.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Staff were brilliant, answered any questions promptly. Location is brilliant for the NEC although it’s easier to drive round than walk. Didn’t eat but the bar food looked really good. The pool and jacuzzi were good. I would definitely book again. For the price it was spot on.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Heating was not working. Wasn’t informed at check in. Heater provided.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous decor and very friendly, helpful staff. Room was great: clean, spacious and a huge bed plus a very comfortable fold out bed so that room could accommodate 3 adults. Penhaligon's toiletries smelt lovely!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
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.
Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Chamberlain Clock.
Marston Green
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
