Shirley Travel Guide
Birmingham
Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Shirley
ibis budget Birmingham Centre
The rooms are a dormitory style, it has an air conditioning unit. It is quiet and is modern. It was very good value. The duvet is very thin, and should be thicker. The breakfast is very basic, it consists of pastries, cereal , coffee and tea. It had no fruit or t bags. It did not have much ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Hotels.com offered an upgrade to a suite which I accepted and was confirmed in writing. Upon check-in was told that Hotels.com frequently do this even if the property is fully booked. Very disappointing. Room was ok. Quiet. Awful smell emanating from the toilet though.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Amazing
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Grounds, staff, beds and linen, cuisine,facilities all excellent & value.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Great room and excellent facilities. Helpful staff and great amenities. Pillows in the room are a little too hard.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Good size room with comfy beds and nice in room extras (hot chocolate and biscuits). Very convenient for NEC venues (short walk). Free parking and pool/jacuzzi a bonus. 2pm check in have plenty of time to relax before evening concert at pulse arena. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
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.
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 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.
