Selly Oak Travel Guide

Birmingham

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A narrowboat docked under a brick bridge with lush greenery on either side.
A canal with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.
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A narrow waterway flanked by dense foliage.
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Things to do

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Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour

฿672
per adult
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

฿628
per adult
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
Cadbury World Tickets

Cadbury World Tickets

฿883
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cadbury World Tickets
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

฿3,407
per adult
From Birmingham: Cotswolds Full-Day Tour
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World

SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket

฿1,793
per adult
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

฿3,586
per adult
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
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Where to stay in Selly Oak

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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 tall spire and arched windows.

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 Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.

A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern architecture and trees.

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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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.

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