60 days in Birmingham Itinerary

Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.

The Roman Baths and Chatsworth House will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cadbury World and Warwick Castle. Explore Birmingham's surroundings by going to Minchinhampton Common (in Minchinhampton), Painswick (Painswick Beacon & Art Couture Painswick Gallery) and Tetbury (Chavenage House, Westonbirt Arboretum, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Birmingham Back to Backs, examine the collection at Brunel's SS Great Britain, take an in-depth tour of Coffin Works, and admire the masterpieces at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Birmingham day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Birmingham International Airport, East Midlands Airport and RAF Brize Norton. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 4°C.