Birmingham New Street Station and Ozzy the Mechanical Bull
The best way to arrive in Birmingham is through New Street station. Originally opened in 1854, Birmingham New Street is now the centre of the UK transport network, servicing 1,250 trains every day. The station was redeveloped between 2010-2015 for £750m, with increased concourse size and a new upstairs shopping centre named Grand Central. The redevelopment came after the 1960s building was continually under fire for being inadequate for the level of traffic, which had more than doubled. The new station has a futuristic mirrored exterior, with bulging bubble domes in the concourse ceiling and three and a half times more space.
Filled with natural light this concourse is now home to Ozzy the Mechanical Bull. The giant animatronic, designed by Misty Buckley, was the much-loved star of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, when he appeared to dance alongside 50 dancers representing Birmingham’s industrial history. Named after Birmingham music giant, Ozzy Osbourne, the Bull has received hundreds of visitors every day since being unveiled on the 26th July 2023. Every hour at a quarter past the hour, the bull comes to life, with moving eyes, head and swinging tail. You’ll feel welcome in no time.
Birmingham Hippodrome
The Birmingham Hippodrome is situated on Hurst Street within the vibrant and culturally rich Chinese Quarter of Birmingham.
Although best known as the home stage of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, it also hosts a wide variety of other performances including visiting opera and ballet companies, touring West End shows, pantomime and drama.
With a regular annual attendance of over 600,000, the Hippodrome is the busiest single theatre in the United Kingdom, and the busiest venue for dance outside London.
The Hippodrome has hosted many large West End musicals and plays, such as The Lion King, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Grease, Phantom of the Opera to name a few as well as the Christmas Pantomimes.
Broad Street
After spending a day taking in the breathtaking sights of Birmingham and sampling the vast array of boutique shops, why not relax with a glass of wine in one of many bars and restaurants situated within Broad Street.
Birmingham’s Broad Street is considered to be the dynamic entertainment destination, offering everything from intimate canalside bars, traditional pubs and international club nights, to comedy and plenty of great restaurants catering to all tastes.
If that doesn’t tickle your fancy then why get yourself over to the infamous Curry Mile of Bimingham, the birthplace of the Blati originating from south east Birmingham also known as the ‘Balti Triangle’.
The Canals
It’s often said that Birmingham has more miles of canal than Venice, and thanks to our industrial history, we now have some beautiful waterways and wildlife running through the heart of our city. From Centenary Square you can walk through the ICC conference centre to the centre of Birmingham’s canal network in Brindley Place. This is where the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, the Fazeley Canal and the Union Canal meet, creating a complex network of bridges and pathways and plenty of waterside cafes, beer gardens, restaurants and entertainment venues to explore. Walk the toe-path west from Gas Street Basin and you’ll find the historic Farmers Bridge Locks, a flight of 13 locks that carry barges down the steep descent towards Fazeley.
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Formally known as the NIA, Utilita Arena has earned its reputation as a versatile and experienced venue, hosting world-class concerts, sporting events, conferences, family shows and much more.
Whether it’s 15,800 screaming fans or an intimate, atmospheric once-in-a-lifetime experience, you’ll find it here, one of the best places to go in Birmingham.
Home to everything from record breaking sports to Mickey Mouse and friends; from the latest pop sensations such as Daljit Dosanjh and Janet Jackson to side splitting comedy from some of the world’s best comics Paul Smith and Peter Kay, the arena is bigger and better than ever bringing you events you won’t want to forget!
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