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England’s second-largest city, Birmingham began as a seventh-century hamlet on the banks of the River Rea, later flourishing during the Industrial Revolution to become a hub for trade and industry and is still one of the country’s most thriving metropolises to this day.
Although the city suffered major damage during World War II, it was redeveloped in the decades that followed and the recent construction of attractive and modern public spaces such as Centenary Square and Millennium Place, as well as the pedestrianisation of much of Birmingham’s centre, have transformed the city and given it a new lease of life. In doing so, many visitors arrive on cheap flights to Birmingham each year.
Today’s Birmingham buzzes with nightlife and culture. The city hosts many international events and exhibitions and is home to the world class performing arts scene which includes the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Royal Ballet, as well as offering shopping possibilities second only to the capital.
With a temperate climate typical of England, July and August are generally Birmingham’s warmest months and January and February the coolest. It is also one of the cities most prone to snow in the UK due to its relatively high elevation.
Peak Season:
Birmingham’s tourism industry is most active during the summer months, from May to September, as this is when weather warmest and sunniest.
Off Season:
The period from November to February, taking in the winter months, is the period when Birmingham sees least visitors due to the drop in temperature and increased potential for rain.
As Birmingham’s city centre is partially pedestrianised, most sites are easily reachable on foot. Having undergone considerable redevelopment, the paths alongside the city’s extensive canal network make excellent routes for pedestrians.
Waterbuses and taxis also exist along the canals, being somewhat slower than other modes of transport but are a novel and enjoyable option for a leisurely journey. National Express West Midlands and other companies offer public bus route, mostly radiating outward from the centre to the city’s margins, and rail services throughout the city are also available from central New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations.