Maypole Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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
Shropshire: Alpaca Meet & Greet Intimate Alpaca Experience
Top hotels in Maypole
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Nice clean room plenty of amenities.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
The room (224) was spotless. The staff were very helpful and polite. The location is very convenient for the NEC.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Perfect, super comfortable room
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Staff were pleasant and helpful. The amenities were nicely presented.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton
Room was really clean and tidy. Staff were brilliant. Looks like the place is having a real refurb, nice place to stay
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Staff were really nice, but I found it very expensive especially as there was no breakfast included. The issue I had with booking online was that I couldn't have breakfast for 1 person.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
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.
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.
