Shirley Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable 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 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 walkable area.
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
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shirley
Redwings Lodge Solihull
Pleasant staff, convenient.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Comfortable room and good facilities. Only issue was the aircon/heater in room was really loud so had to turn it off when actually in room. Fine this time but would be issue in height of summer as loud roads would mean can’t open windows.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Lovely clean room, comfortable bed, spacious room,
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Lovely room great staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
The room was spotless, warm and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The only problem was that there is a £15 parking fee which was not the shower had plenty of hot water
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean and confortable
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Sheldon
Sheldon is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Birmingham area, you might plan a trip to bp pulse LIVE or Resorts World Birmingham.
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 Edgbaston Stadium.
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.
