About Birmingham
Britain’s second largest city has replaced the urban grittiness of its 19th century industrial past for a more refined existence today. The city’s Symphony Hall and Public Library are simply world class. The iconic Bullring shopping centre has become a central focus for the modern Birmingham and the city boasts plenty of public spaces and parks. Birmingham is also crisscrossed with delightful canals - the locals like to point out - more than exist in Venice.
Flights to Birmingham from Cork Airport
Things to do here
Birmingham Back to Backs
An engaging recounting of the lives and struggles of workers and their families during the Industrial Revolution.
Jewellery Quarter
Restored factories and museums adorn the streets of this quarter which thrived in the early 20th century.
Hippodrome
Featuring a world class programme of opera, musicals and ballet. One of the city's cultural gems.
Library of Birmingham
This is Europe’s largest public library and it also boasts two secret gardens and panoramic views of the city.