Visitor's Guide: Birmingham

Warwickshire Horse Racing, UK

Warwickshire Horse Racing, UK

Drayton Manor Zoo

Once named "The City of 1,001 Trades", industrial Birmingham has re-invented itself as a prime tourist and business location. It's situated in the heart of England, an area famous for Shakespearean connections and beautiful countryside.

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Area Events

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BBC Gardener's World at the NEC (4 km E)

16/06/10 to 20/06/10

The Baby Show (4 km E)

21/05/10 to 23/05/10

DFS Crufts - NEC (4 km E)

11/03/10 to 14/03/10

Toy Collector's Fair at the NEC (4 km E)

26/09/10 to 26/09/10

Ipex - NEC (4 km E)

18/05/10 to 25/05/10

Antiques for Everyone Summer 2010 (4 km E)

22/07/10 to 25/07/10

Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice (4 km E)

30/04/10 to 02/05/10

The Dentistry Show - NEC (4 km E)

19/03/10 to 20/03/10

MEDTEC UK & Advanced Manufacturing UK - NEC (4 km E)

27/04/10 to 28/04/10

The Gadget Show Live at the NEC (4 km E)

08/04/10 to 11/04/10

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Area Tour Services

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Aston Villa Stadium Tour

  • Aston
  • Aston Villa
  • 44 0800 6120960

City Sightseeing Tours - Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • City Sightseeing Tours
  • 44 1708 866000

Cotswold Perfumery factory Tour

  • The Cotswolds
  • Cotswold Perfumery factory
  • 44 1451 820698

Coventry Transport Museum

  • Coventry Transport Museum
  • 2 476 234 270

Open Top City Sightseeing Tours

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • City Sightseeing
  • 44 1708 866000

Warwickshire Gems

  • The Cotswolds
  • Diamond Tours
  • 44 1926 459720

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Forest of Arden, A Marriott® Hotel & Country Club

Maxstoke Lane,Meriden Birmingham, England CV7 7HR United Kingdom

  • Phone:  44 1676 522 335
  • Fax 44 1676 523711
  • Sales:  44 1676 522 335

Warwick Castle, UK

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, dial freephone 0800 221 222 in the UK, 1 800 409 929 in Ireland, or view our regional telephone reservation numbers.

Birmingham Weather:

  • 20 March 2010
  • AM Showers / PM Light Rain
  • Hi:53F |11C
  • Low:42F |5C