Shirley Travel Guide
Birmingham
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 romantic 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
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its great live music.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Coventry: Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Shirley
Redwings Lodge Solihull
Parking was very good and didn’t have to pay and it was next to the hotel, it was very handy for the Park in behind it was massive. It was handy as we had a Dog, staff we’re very helpful,
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The room was large and felt spacious, everything was clean, breakfast was fresh and varied, every staff we accounted were friendly and helpful (Silvia and reception girl long dark hair)
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Fabulous room, hotel location and staff!! We had some lift issues only one in 4 were working but the guy who was helping was such a great guy and super friendly dispite the amount of greif he got bless him!!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Hotel is superb. Lovely rooms spotlessly clean. Had a few problems when it came to food.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Staff were friendly, room Was clean. Food menus was decent. Leisure facilities average, jacuzzi had a strange smell and looked like it could do with a clean.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street
Staff very friendly food was very hot and varied menu The room was very clean
Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.
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.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
