Guidebook for West Midlands
Arts & Culture
this Arts Centre (where me and my partner also work) has a theatre, cinema, cafe, bar, and is situated on a fabulous park
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Midlands Arts Centre
this Arts Centre (where me and my partner also work) has a theatre, cinema, cafe, bar, and is situated on a fabulous park
brilliant museum showing living conditions in Birmingham during the industrial revolution
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Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst Stbrilliant museum showing living conditions in Birmingham during the industrial revolution
Great example of local history, this University owned house and garden is also a museum and documents the strong influence historically of Philanthropists. Extraordinary gardens.
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Winterbourne hús og garður
58 Edgbaston Park RdGreat example of local history, this University owned house and garden is also a museum and documents the strong influence historically of Philanthropists. Extraordinary gardens.
I studied there and like to fly the flag for this marvellous University
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University of Birmingham
I studied there and like to fly the flag for this marvellous University
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
6 Broad Stlots of great shows, Birmingham Royal Ballet etc...
Essentials
ALDI
Edgbaston RoadYou can walk here, but be careful at the junction/crossing
McColl's
1 Little Sutton Rdeasy to walk to this shop for last minute supplies
Everything Else
Custard Factory
Gibb StreetCool place
Food Scene
Moseley was voted one of the 'Best Places to live in the UK'. It has every restaurant you could ever hope to find. They have a street market once a month. You can walk there in approximately 20 minutes, or catch the number 1 bus.
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Moseley
Moseley was voted one of the 'Best Places to live in the UK'. It has every restaurant you could ever hope to find. They have a street market once a month. You can walk there in approximately 20 minutes, or catch the number 1 bus.
The best home made bread in my favourite Community Bakery. Its a must for its sourdough alone. Ride your bike for 15 minutes along the River Rea, or take a walk for about 30 minutes or catch a number 45 or 47 bus from the Pershore Road to taste their fabulous bread.
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Loaf
1421 Pershore RdThe best home made bread in my favourite Community Bakery. Its a must for its sourdough alone. Ride your bike for 15 minutes along the River Rea, or take a walk for about 30 minutes or catch a number 45 or 47 bus from the Pershore Road to taste their fabulous bread.
Great Coffee Roasters. You can walk here...though its not the nicest of walks!
Quarter Horse Coffee Roasters
88-90 Bristol StGreat Coffee Roasters. You can walk here...though its not the nicest of walks!
my friend bakes the cakes here...great coffee, chocolate and cakes in a small intimate atmosphere
Faculty Coffee
14 Piccadilly Arcademy friend bakes the cakes here...great coffee, chocolate and cakes in a small intimate atmosphere
stunning greek street food, kebabs, and main dishes. I love this place...check its open, it was closed for a re-furb
40 23 Mediterranean Food
34 Stephenson Ststunning greek street food, kebabs, and main dishes. I love this place...check its open, it was closed for a re-furb
The Balti Triangle
186 Ladypool RoadAll the curry you can eat in the home of the Balti
Entertainment & Activities
Aegon Tennis tournament takes place here....10 minutes walk around the corner
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The Edgbaston Priory Club
Sir Harrys RoadAegon Tennis tournament takes place here....10 minutes walk around the corner
Getting Around
Brand new station, walk there or take the bus, or...if like me you prefer to cycle...take your life in your hands and brave it on a bike.
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New Street Station
East MewsBrand new station, walk there or take the bus, or...if like me you prefer to cycle...take your life in your hands and brave it on a bike.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Glee Club Birmingham
70 Hurst StGreat Comedy and cabaret