Great Barr Travel Guide

Birmingham

A historic building with ornate architecture, a fountain with a statue, and festive lights.
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A field of yellow flowers with trees in the background.
Photo by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Two ducks swimming in a marshy area with sparse vegetation.
Photo by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
A calm river with people sitting on the bank, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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Things to do

Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

฿995
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

฿1,106
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity Birmingham: Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour

Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

฿663
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World

SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World Combo Ticket

฿2,211
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham + Warwick Castle + Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Thomas Buryman will be sizing you up!

Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building

฿409
per adult
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

฿885
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Great Barr

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿2,188 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,188
฿2,845 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

4 out of 5
245 Broad Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿2,873 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,873
฿3,448 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,573 reviews)
"First impressions when I walked inside were wow, absolutely loved the floral display. We were greeted by Amelia @ checkin, lovely and welcoming and very helpful with any questions I asked. Room was clean and comfortable, beds are comfortable and the blackout curtains are great. We had a very nice ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is ฿3,177 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,177
฿3,813 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Malmaison Birmingham
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is ฿1,765 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,765
฿2,118 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,312 reviews)
"Clean room and spacious !"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is ฿2,676 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,676
฿3,211 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,700 reviews)
"Great location, but the bedroom was very tired and outdated and overdue a refurb. Sleep quality was poor - mattress far too squishy and too much noise. Never thought I'd say this, but earlier in the week I spent a few nights in a newish Travelodge (Rhyl) which was a far, far superior experience in ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City

4 out of 5
Aston Street, Aston University Campus Birmingham England
The price is ฿1,859 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿1,859
฿2,231 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"basic, very small, did the job"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
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Where to stay in Great Barr

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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 Utilita Arena Birmingham and Birmingham Cathedral, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic church with a clock tower, arched windows, and a stone facade.

Edgbaston

Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.

A historic building with ornate architecture, a fountain with a statue, and festive lights.

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.

A historic church with a tall spire and large arched windows.
Photo by Jules & Jenny
Open Photo by Jules & Jenny

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.

The exterior of the Symphony Hall building with a large '21st Anniversary' sign.

Westside

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Utilita Arena Birmingham and Broad Street, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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