Sajid Guidebook of Birmingham & Nechells in particular. Things to do, places to visit & eat in or out places.
Sajid M
Sajid Guidebook of Birmingham & Nechells in particular.
Things to do, places to visit & eat in or out places.
Food scene
Sam & Harry's
101 Nechells Park RoadGreat food and just around the corner 900ft away
Entertainment
StarCity
32 Watson RdVie cinema, ten pin bowling, mini golf and loads more to do and eat at.
Bullring Shopping Centre Bullring
Shopaholics paradise
National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Brindley PlaceThe best thing about the Town Hall & Symphony Hall is that there is always something going on, which will leave you and your family wanting to come back time and time again. Although you require a purchased ticket for some events, it will be worth it. Shows here range from world-class classical ensembles to foot-tapping pop artists who are sure to entertain and give you a family day out to remember.
73 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
Broad StreetThe best thing about the Town Hall & Symphony Hall is that there is always something going on, which will leave you and your family wanting to come back time and time again. Although you require a purchased ticket for some events, it will be worth it. Shows here range from world-class classical ensembles to foot-tapping pop artists who are sure to entertain and give you a family day out to remember.
The best thing about the Town Hall & Symphony Hall is that there is always something going on, which will leave you and your family wanting to come back time and time again. Although you require a purchased ticket for some events, it will be worth it. Shows here range from world-class classical ensembles to foot-tapping pop artists who are sure to entertain and give you a family day out to remember.
73 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
Broad StreetThe best thing about the Town Hall & Symphony Hall is that there is always something going on, which will leave you and your family wanting to come back time and time again. Although you require a purchased ticket for some events, it will be worth it. Shows here range from world-class classical ensembles to foot-tapping pop artists who are sure to entertain and give you a family day out to remember.
One for the adrenaline junkies; Drayton Manor is home to some of the UK’s best and unique rides, such as Shockwave which is the only stand-up rollercoaster in the whole of the UK. From rides not for the faint-hearted and some for the faint-hearted, those where you’ll need a raincoat, to your classic theme-park rides, all alongside Thomas Land for your little ones, this is a perfect day out for those thrill-seekers.
Drayton Manor isn’t just a theme park – it also homes a zoo! Take a break to catch your breath to gush over wild animals. Home to over 100 animals, including endangered species, the zoo spans over 15 acres and offers something a little more slow-paced to break up your day.
102 locals recommend
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Drayton Manor DriveOne for the adrenaline junkies; Drayton Manor is home to some of the UK’s best and unique rides, such as Shockwave which is the only stand-up rollercoaster in the whole of the UK. From rides not for the faint-hearted and some for the faint-hearted, those where you’ll need a raincoat, to your classic theme-park rides, all alongside Thomas Land for your little ones, this is a perfect day out for those thrill-seekers.
Drayton Manor isn’t just a theme park – it also homes a zoo! Take a break to catch your breath to gush over wild animals. Home to over 100 animals, including endangered species, the zoo spans over 15 acres and offers something a little more slow-paced to break up your day.
Sightseeing
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Shop
Chamberlain Square
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road
Cadbury World
69 Linden RdKids of all ages! will love it
Library of Birmingham
1 Broad StLarge contemporary building
Worth the visit
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Curzon StreetWalking distance from the house
Sherborne Wharf Ltd
Sherborne StreetBirmingham canal’s & boat rides
Martineau Gardens is a beautiful therapeutic community garden and a charity, located two miles from Birmingham city centre. An oasis for wildlife, a haven of tranquillity, a destination for an outdoor escape, there are two and a half acres of organically managed landscape for you to explore.
9 locals recommend
Martineau Gardens
27 Priory RdMartineau Gardens is a beautiful therapeutic community garden and a charity, located two miles from Birmingham city centre. An oasis for wildlife, a haven of tranquillity, a destination for an outdoor escape, there are two and a half acres of organically managed landscape for you to explore.
The largest landmark millennium project in England outside the capital, Millennium Point opened in Autumn 2001.
An iconic and impactful building, Millennium Point enables its visitors and clients explore ideas, science, education, and technology.
And it’s on our doorstep.
8 locals recommend
Millennium Point
The largest landmark millennium project in England outside the capital, Millennium Point opened in Autumn 2001.
An iconic and impactful building, Millennium Point enables its visitors and clients explore ideas, science, education, and technology.
And it’s on our doorstep.
A unique drive-through zoo experience, you will cruise along being greeted by your favourite zoo animals as well as endangered species! Once you’ve completed the drive-through trail, the next part of your safari adventure will be a walk-through safari where you will find aquatic animals, reptiles and a wander through the Lemur Woods, Twilight Cave, the Aquarium and many more!
146 locals recommend
West Midland Safari Park
Spring GroveA unique drive-through zoo experience, you will cruise along being greeted by your favourite zoo animals as well as endangered species! Once you’ve completed the drive-through trail, the next part of your safari adventure will be a walk-through safari where you will find aquatic animals, reptiles and a wander through the Lemur Woods, Twilight Cave, the Aquarium and many more!
Tamworth Castle
Night Life
Birmingham has plenty to offer when it comes to nightlife
Broad street being one of them
Mailbox, Digbeth, Jewelery quarter & many more area’s
Broad Street
Broad StreetNeighbourhoods
Nechells is a district ward in central Birmingham, England, whose population in 2011 was 33,957. It is also a ward within the formal district of Ladywood.
Nechells has a lot of historical places & is and has made new places that will go down in history ie: starcity, millennium point, Hs2 and much more
Nechells & surrounding areas of Birmingham has been home to many great artists & Actors
UB40 - most of the band
Tyrone Higgins- actor
David Harewood - actor
Ruby turner - singer
Cat deeley -
Simon cowell
Richard Hammond- top gear
Jamelia - singer
Emma Willis - presenter
Stefflon don - singer
Ryan Cartwright - actor
Ozzy Osbourne hails from Birmingham, as are all the other members of Black Sabbath including Tony Iommi.
Other famous faces with widely-documented links to the city include comedians Jasper Carrott and Tony Hancock, actor David Harewood (star of American drama Homeland), plus musicians Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Roy Wood, Rob Halford, Toyah Willcox, Jamelia and reggae singer Pato Banton. And of course Duran Duran and girl group Fuzzbox were founded here too.
In addition to the above, acclaimed author JRR Tolkien’s links to Birmingham have been publicised extensively, while inventor of custard Alfred Bird lived here and is immortalised not only in Bird’s Custard but in the city’s Custard Factory arts centre.
Annette Badland, who played Babe Smith in EastEnders and whose film roles include Little Voice and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, was born in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham in 1950.
Also from Birmingham are actor Michael Staniforth, who played mischievous jester Timothy Claypole in Rentaghost and was born in the Selly Oak area of the city in 1942, and actor/wrestler Pat Roach, best known for his role as bricklayer Bomber in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Born in Birmingham in 1937, 6ft 5ins former wrestler Pat also had roles in A Clockwork Orange, Clash of The Titans, Never Say Never Again, Willow, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and two of the Indiana Jones films.
Although radio DJ John Peel is sometimes thought to be from Birmingham, the only reference we can find is that he was a regular compere and visitor at Mothers rock club in Erdington, Birmingham, which was voted the world's best rock venue in 1969 and 1970. Peel also contributed the foreword to Kevin Duffy’s book about the club: Mothers, The Home of Good Sounds 1968-1971.
We should also give a mention to pop duo Hot 'n' Juicy - Emma Southam and her friend Nadine Richardson - who sang on Mousse T's 1998 chart hit Horny and lived in a tower block in Lee Bank, Birmingham. They were discovered while out clubbing together at the Brasshouse in Broad Street, and introduced to record company owner Errol Rennals.
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/bcu175
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/birmingham-1388.php
Nechells
Nechells is a district ward in central Birmingham, England, whose population in 2011 was 33,957. It is also a ward within the formal district of Ladywood.
Nechells has a lot of historical places & is and has made new places that will go down in history ie: starcity, millennium point, Hs2 and much more
Nechells & surrounding areas of Birmingham has been home to many great artists & Actors
UB40 - most of the band
Tyrone Higgins- actor
David Harewood - actor
Ruby turner - singer
Cat deeley -
Simon cowell
Richard Hammond- top gear
Jamelia - singer
Emma Willis - presenter
Stefflon don - singer
Ryan Cartwright - actor
Ozzy Osbourne hails from Birmingham, as are all the other members of Black Sabbath including Tony Iommi.
Other famous faces with widely-documented links to the city include comedians Jasper Carrott and Tony Hancock, actor David Harewood (star of American drama Homeland), plus musicians Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Roy Wood, Rob Halford, Toyah Willcox, Jamelia and reggae singer Pato Banton. And of course Duran Duran and girl group Fuzzbox were founded here too.
In addition to the above, acclaimed author JRR Tolkien’s links to Birmingham have been publicised extensively, while inventor of custard Alfred Bird lived here and is immortalised not only in Bird’s Custard but in the city’s Custard Factory arts centre.
Annette Badland, who played Babe Smith in EastEnders and whose film roles include Little Voice and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, was born in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham in 1950.
Also from Birmingham are actor Michael Staniforth, who played mischievous jester Timothy Claypole in Rentaghost and was born in the Selly Oak area of the city in 1942, and actor/wrestler Pat Roach, best known for his role as bricklayer Bomber in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Born in Birmingham in 1937, 6ft 5ins former wrestler Pat also had roles in A Clockwork Orange, Clash of The Titans, Never Say Never Again, Willow, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and two of the Indiana Jones films.
Although radio DJ John Peel is sometimes thought to be from Birmingham, the only reference we can find is that he was a regular compere and visitor at Mothers rock club in Erdington, Birmingham, which was voted the world's best rock venue in 1969 and 1970. Peel also contributed the foreword to Kevin Duffy’s book about the club: Mothers, The Home of Good Sounds 1968-1971.
We should also give a mention to pop duo Hot 'n' Juicy - Emma Southam and her friend Nadine Richardson - who sang on Mousse T's 1998 chart hit Horny and lived in a tower block in Lee Bank, Birmingham. They were discovered while out clubbing together at the Brasshouse in Broad Street, and introduced to record company owner Errol Rennals.
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/bcu175
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/birmingham-1388.php