Maypole Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 lively bars.
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.
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 walkable area.
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 lively bars.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Top hotels in Maypole
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Really nice room, newly refurbished, great bed and very clean. Fantastic breakfast, lots of choice and super efficient and friendly staff. Slow draining bath and slightly noisy heating make this a four star review, but really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Really good stay, excellent service especially from Lydia!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Brilliant stay
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Lovely hotel in the middle of the city. For a one night stop over it had everything I needed. Basic, clean with friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Staff were excellent. Hotel clean. Room comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maypole
Shirley
Shirley might not have many top sights, but Touchwood Shopping Center and Edgbaston Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
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 Edgbaston Stadium.
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.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
