Binley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Twilight photo of Coventry Cathedral which was bombed by Germans in Second World War.
Twilight photo of Coventry Cathedral which was bombed by Germans in Second World War.
New development, Binley. Some of the new business park developments that are encroaching on the Eastern side of the square.
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Stoke Floods looking towards Binley church and vicarage Stoke Floods is a nature reserve comprising a pool surrounded by reedbeds and scrub. The pool is a flash, a body of water occupying land that has subsided, in this case as a result of mine-workings at Binley Colliery.
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Pond at Claybrookes Marsh Claybrookes Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the site of the former Binley Colliery, which closed in 1963. According to the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, it's an important area for rare invertebrates, but that doesn't seem to stop it being much used for off-road motorbiking.
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Popular places to visit

The famous Holte End at Villa Park - home of Aston Villa. They didn't actually offer stadium tours, but I sweet talked security and was allowed to explore the whole place unattended!

Villa Park

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Villa Park
Sat outside NEC Birmingham

National Exhibition Centre

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

National Exhibition Centre
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University of Birmingham

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

University of Birmingham
Birmingham Town Hall UK

Broad Street

4/5(8 reviews)

During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Broad Street
Bullring Shopping Centre featuring modern architecture and shopping

Bullring & Grand Central

4/5(22 reviews)

An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.

Bullring & Grand Central
Cadbury World featuring signage, heritage architecture and cbd

Cadbury World

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy interactive displays, learn about the history and sample the delicious chocolate and sweet treats at one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.

Cadbury World

Activities

SEA LIFE Birmingham

SEA LIFE Birmingham

NZ$52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Birmingham
Warwick Castle Tickets

Warwick Castle Tickets

NZ$51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warwick Castle Tickets
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

NZ$47
per adult
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

NZ$28
per adult
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

NZ$35
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket

NZ$19
per adult
Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
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Our pick of the best Binley Hotel Deals

Cocked Hat Hotel by Greene Kings Inns

Cocked Hat Hotel by Greene Kings Inns

3 out of 5
Rugby Road, Binley Woods Coventry England
The price is NZ$118 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$118
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Coombe Abbey Country Park and Coventry Stadium are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (400 reviews)
Very friendly staff and a clean comfortable room.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Cocked Hat Hotel by Greene Kings Inns
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$158
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,490 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff 🙂

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$154 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$154
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,041 reviews)
Clean tidy and modern. Only issue was trying to work out air con as the room was like a sauna and no instructions. Finally sorted after 4hrs

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham

4 out of 5
Pendigo Way Birmingham England
The price is NZ$197 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$197
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely room. Lovely staff. Great location. Can’t fault it.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is NZ$154 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$154
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,085 reviews)
Just what we would expect for a 4* hotel, clean, well decorated, friendly staff. The breakfast was good, but not amazing. The swimming pool and spa facilities were great, the gym was very well equipped. We had a lovely surprise when we came back to our room on the second day; it was my daughter’s ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Parkway Birmingham England
The price is NZ$145 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$145
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was spotless and clean. I was cold the lady in reception gave us heater . Very friendly staff. Breakfast was food. And 2 day stay was good value for money

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Binley

The Council House, Coventry with the 90-metre spire of the war-ruined 14th-century St Michael's Cathedral visible behind. This building, built 1913-17, is a Grade II Listed Building in England.

Coventry City Centre

Coventry City Centre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coventry Transport Museum and Planet Ice Coventry.

Coventry City Centre
The stone marker to show the former location of the Triumph Motorcycles factory.

Meriden

Restaurants, forests and golf courses are some highlights of Meriden. You might stop by Heart of England Events Centre or National Motorcycle Museum while you're in the area.

Meriden
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Marston Green

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

Marston Green
St Thomas More Church, Sheldon, Birmingham, England. This impressive Roman Catholic church is situated on the corner of Sheaf Lane and Three Horseshoes Lane.

Sheldon

Sheldon is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Birmingham area, you might plan a trip to bp pulse LIVE or Resorts World Birmingham.

Sheldon
Narrowboats moored on the Birmingham Canal at Tipton in summertime

Shirley

4/5(1 area review)

Shirley might not have many top sights, but Touchwood Shopping Center and Edgbaston Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shirley
This is Tyseley South Junction in Tyseley, near the Warwick Road. The junction was re-signalled and had new tracks installed by 2008. This is the line I usually go on - the Shakespeare line. Taken from Warwick Road in Tyseley. Towards Spring Road Station.

Acocks Green

While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.

Acocks Green

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