Highgate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 top-notch restaurants.
Broad Street
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 romantic area.
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.
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.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
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 Highgate Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The staff were friendly and kind with a good manners of professionalism, the room was really good and spacious there was a stain on the carpet from previous payer what looked like a wine stain but problem with wine it’s pain to get up from things like carpets so very understandable why there would ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast, loved the room service option.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Comfortable room & lovely staff
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Comfortable bed, quiet hotel so had a good night’s sleep - the most important thing in a hotel stay. The hotel was close to the train station, shopping and the University. It was a perfect place to stay. Note there is ongoing construction next to the hotel, but we could not hear it in our room.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Clean comfortable room, the underground carpark is great.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
All good.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highgate
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Millennium Point or Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
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.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Corporation Street 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.
Highgate Travel Guide
- Birmingham Central Mosque
- Warwick Castle
- Broad Street
- University of Birmingham
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- Villa Park
- University of Warwick
- O2 Academy Birmingham
- Black Country Living Museum
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Ragley Hall
- Victoria Square
- Lichfield Cathedral
- Hagley Road
- Symphony Hall
- University of Wolverhampton
- Molineux Stadium
