Things to Do in Birmingham

Explore Birmingham’s canals, squares, and storied streets — from its industrial past to its vibrant modern culture — all at your own pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone who enjoys a flexible schedule.

4. 7( 18 reviews )Explore Birmingham’s canals, squares, and storied streets — from its industrial past to its vibrant modern culture — all at your own pace - Discover Birmingham's transformation from an industrial hub to a vibrant city - Walk beside the canals, go shopping and learn about the history of the city all in one tour - Explore one of the smallest cathedrals in England, hear about controversial pieces of art and take in the iconic Selfridges building Free Cancellation - Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund Valid 365 days - Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times Language Options - English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese Duration - 1 hour and 30 minutes Chamberlain Square- google maps - Google maps - Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout - You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app. Download app for instant tour access

Located at Birmingham’s NEC, The Bear Grylls Adventure offers epic experiences for everyone. Take on challenges, push your limits and reach new achievements as your Adventure Guides inspire and support you every step of the way. What’s more, everyone has free unlimited access to the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course. The Bear Grylls Adventure is the perfect opportunity to try something new and create memories throughout. Indoor Archery Adventure Your 30-minute archery adventure begins with a briefing from our expert instructors, who will then take you out onto the range to take on the targets. Get to grips with the bow and arrow by testing your aim before unleashing your competitive side in a series of games and challenges. Axe Throwing Testing your aim and strength, this axe-throwing adventure will give you a sneak peek into the life of a lumberjack. Aim for bullseye as you throw axes against your fellow thrill-seekers in a series of games and challenges for 30 minutes. Cage Snorkel Get up close and personal with over 800 magnificent sea creatures during this 60-minute snorkelling adventure. Explore the depths of a tropical reef from your snorkel cage and see plenty of tropical fish as well as blacktip reef sharks! You’ll receive a full briefing from your Adventure Guide and all dive and safety equipment, including up to XXXL wetsuits. Climb Challenge yourself to some of the most epic peaks from around the world. With over 20 routes to choose from, you’ll push, pivot and pull your way to the summit. Warm up in the bouldering cave before taking on the likes of El Capitan, Fontainebleau and Everest in your 60-minute climb adventure. High Ropes 65ft tall, discover the tallest high ropes course in Europe and spectacular views of the surrounding area with this 60-minute high ropes adventure. Choose from 36 obstacles ranging from easy rope bridges to more challenging rolling logs and what’s more, it’s a free roam structure meaning you can create your own path on the course. iFLY Get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling free fall flight. After a full briefing from our experts, you’re ready to feel the rush twice with two 1-minute flights. It may not sound that long but in the wind tunnel, a minute can feel like a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this awesome sensation! Shark Dive Dive deep beneath the waves for a truly incredible aquatic experience. See blacktip reef sharks, nurse sharks and lots of tropical fish as you take the plunge in the oceanarium. But before you can explore the waters, you’ll warm up and master a variety of skills in the training pool. You’ll also receive a full briefing from the dive team and all dive and safety equipment, including up to XXXL wetsuits. Shooting Test your precision skills as you take aim and fire air rifles at a series of targets. With an expert instructor teaching you how to handle the rifle, you’ll enter the range calmly and confidently ready to show of your skills. Inclusions: Tickets Exclusions: Meal Transport Drinks Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Birmingham is the main city of England’s West Midlands and one of the cores for the country's Industrial Revolution. Explore the city starting from the Centenary Square, marking the city center, down to the easily recognizable Brindley Place, and other notable attractions along the way. Admire the beauty of outstanding museums & galleries and also the thriving legacies of the city's industrial heritage. You will learn about : *Stone Age *Roman conquest of Britain *Lord of the Manor *Guild of the Holy Cross *Iron merchants *English Civil War *Battle of Birmingham You will see : *Centenary Square *View of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery *Victoria Square. *Council House *St. Philip's Cathedral *Birmingham Town Hall *Brindleyplace Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Entrance fee Gratuities Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Marvel at the jellyfish, colourful clownfish, starfish, piranhas, seahorses and more at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Explore the UK’s only 360-degree Ocean Tunnel where you can delve into the underwater world and discover incredible creatures. Marvel at the sharks swimming overhead and underneath, the variety of rays and hundreds of tropical fish. It’s also home to Molokai (or Mo as he’s known), a Green Turtle that was rescued at Heathrow Airport from a lady trying to smuggle him in via her handbag! Mo is over 20 stone and only likes to eat broccoli, lettuce and kale. As you venture into the Marine Mammal facility, you’ll meet the UK’s first sea otters, Ozzy and Ola. Their epic journey to Birmingham began in Alaska, where they were rescued, and after many applications and permission from the United States Fishing & Wildlife Service, they arrived in the UK in 2020 as part of a pioneering education and conservation project. Travel to the Antarctic with the Penguin Ice Adventure to see the lovable Gentoo Penguins. Watch how they splash and goof about in the freezing waters and tend to their nests on land. Look out for Prince and Hyacinth’s rare baby Gentoo penguin born at the centre! Inclusions: Tickets Exclusions: Drinks Meal Transport Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Experience the world of chocolate with a delightful day trip to the fascinating Cadbury World. Discover how your favourite treats are made, the history of the Cadbury brothers, the heritage of the village and plenty of fun and interactive activities. Travel back in time to Victorian Bull Street to see where the Cadbury business began and take photos with some of the first products. Step into the chocolate making zone and learn traditional chocolate-making techniques such as tempering, moulding and shelling. You’ll also get to select your favourite treat to add to a delicious pot of warm runny Dairy Milk. Enter the Purple Planet and enjoy interactive digital experiences such as growing your own cocoa tree. Walk through the tropical rainforest of the Mayan Indians to discover the origins of the cocoa bean and get acquainted with the Aztec Emperor Montezuma. Take a seat in one of our Beanmobiles to experience the magical Cadabra ride and meet the iconic Cadbury drumming gorilla. Or why not join Freddo and other Cadbury characters for a 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience complete with motion seats. Explore the African Adventure Play Area with tube slides, climbing zones, rope bridges and get creative with the Green Screen experience – soak in the flake bath, jump out of an easter egg, surf on a Cadbury Dairy Milk bar. There’s so much to see and do at Cadbury World, so don’t miss out on this family-friendly chocolatey adventure. Coming in spring 2024! Arriving in spring 2024, and taking the place of the current ride, Cadabra, the Cadbury Chocolate Quest is a brand-new immersive attraction that is sure to excite your tastebuds! Freddo will set you a mission before you jump aboard a Cadbury car and complete an interactive and entertaining quest. Using lasers, you need to collect all the ingredients required to create a Cadbury Dairy Milk bar of chocolate. After completing the choc-tastic quest, you will disembark the ride and be given a Cadbury treat made will all the ingredients you have collected. Yum! The ride will be brought to life using a combination of 3D sets and virtual screens, as well as sounds, lights, smell and heat of the ride – it’s a remarkable sensory experience.

Explore the most frightful places in Birmingham, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Highlights Discover 10+ new creepy places around town. Find hidden objects and details on the buildings, while solving intriguing clues. Reveal the real stories of dreadful events and people who lived in these places. Follow step-by-step instructions to reach the next place, solve the clue and get a creepy story on this 3km quest. You are drawn to Birmingham. The city is in turmoil as are you. You must find a way to save the souls of the workers that built the city, and ultimately your soul too. New Street Station swirls around you. Sapping-coldness envelopes you and you hear the hiss of steam and the clang of tools. You yearn for company, comfort, but fear seeking out the source of the sounds. A sadness falls upon you and you struggle to breathe. Three strange lights float around; you try to touch a man sitting on a bench, but your hand passes through as he sobs into his hands. A gentleman in Victorian clothes walks through you saying you will know no peace until the city’s dead workers are put to rest. The gentleman, Claude, says he can help you. Languages Quest available in English. How does it work? This quest has 10 challenges. After booking, follow the instructions you receive by e-mail for playing this city game and walking tour. Make sure you download the Questo mobile app from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store. Create a new account inside the Questo app with your email address to begin the game. Please note, in order to play the game, you will need an internet connection. This is a self-guided game type tour. You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start. Inclusions: City APP Audioguide Exclusions: Entrance fee Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: NONE - Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!