Shirley 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 lively bars.
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 family-friendly 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 top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Shirley Hotel Deals
Redwings Lodge Solihull
Staff - the most pleasant and courteous that I have met Joy, Hassan.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very good rooms and good service
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Not my first time staying here and every time I’ve enjoyed my stay. The buffet breakfast has a delicious range and the staff are very nice. The beds are so comfy and the bathroom is gorgeous and super clean. However, I wish the housekeeping team were a tiny bit more attentive when providing their ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Been staying at the Arden for 20 + years. High standards maintained with pleasant attentive staff. Food, both in restaurant for evening meal, and breakfast, good.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Easy for conference & excellent services but internal lifts too slow due to being too busy. Not enough room at breakfast. Overcrowded. 1 Coffee machine not working .i would prefer tradittea/coffee pot with waiting staff to refill. Area is too crowded.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Fantastic location, rooms were very nice.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and West Midlands Police Museum are a few top places to visit.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
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.
Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Chamberlain Clock.
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 Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
Shirley Travel Guide
- Shirley Park
- 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
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Victoria Square
- Royal Leamington Spa Bowling Club
- Lichfield Cathedral
- Hagley Road
- Symphony Hall
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
