Great Barr Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Bullring & Grand Central
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.
Cadbury World
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.
University of Birmingham
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 top-notch restaurants.
The Mailbox
This chic retail gallery offers designer clothing, lifestyle goods, waterside restaurants and a television studio. p>
Activities
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Our pick of the best Great Barr Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Functional hotel with decent rooms but nothing more
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Clean and spacious room! Nice goodies such as tea and biscuits. Comfortable bed, and even prosecco on arrival. I really enjoyed using the complimentary gym space too. Definitely would stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Really nice building, good staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Clean comfortable room. Convenient location. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham
Clean room and nice hotel
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Warm and friendly hotel staff, the room was amazing! The bed super comfortable and the L-shaped sofa to watch tv, was nice too. Breakfast was also great, highly recommend, no disappointments. Obviously the use of the spa was great.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Great Barr
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aston Hall and Villa Park.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Pen Museum are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Erdington
Restaurants and museums are just a few things travellers like about Erdington. A stop by New Hall Mill is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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