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.

International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
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

Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Shirley

Redwings Lodge Solihull
Parking easy
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Everything friendly staff clean room
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Lovely stay . Beautiful hotel and the most comfortable beds
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Room was spotless, staff were great, breakfast very average
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Brilliant family room
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Welcomed by smiling helpful staff, room was warm, clean and tidy, with everything you needed for a few days. Breakfast was good and plentiful, buffet kept full and hot. Again could not fault the helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 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.

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 Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.

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.

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.





