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hi guys, just wanted to ask bout oldbury as i am planning to move there summer holidays with 2 teenagers , is it an ok area to live esp with kids.... thank u all

What are the main tourist places to be visited in one day tour to Birmingham?

Does anyone know if one can park for 12 hours in the village of Bickenhill which is nearby? The official parking lots are all 4.5 miles away, you have to wait for transfer buses which only come every 30 minutes, so I am trying to find my own solution. Thanks for any tips,. Stefan

I'm an exchange student from Vancouver, Canada who's moving to Birmingham soon. I'll be living in Edgbaston and I was wondering what the best way to get around town is for a student (mostly from Edgbaston to the main shopping area and Broad Street) (ie. is there a certain bus pass or metro pass that I can buy for the term?). Thanks in advance

Need some help with finding a new home. Could you please recommend me a few places in/around Birmingham. It would be great if it's close to a train station for easier commuting to work. Thanks for any help!

We're 3 40-something females travelling to Birmingham for the weekend, staying in the centre. Looking for recommendations for restaurants and nightlife please. Venues with good live music would be great. Tyvm in advance

What is the best means to see the city by buses and any particular bus route I need to use to the balti triangle and ethnic shopping from international airport. Any approximate timings to eateries hotspot from international airport in evening. Any suggestions wellcome.

Any one have any tips on getting from Birmingham to Dublin by rail & ferry?

Traveling to Birmingham from the USA for a long weekend to attend the Aston Villa V Manchester match. Will be flying into the Birmingham International. So, we need something that is close to a rail station for easy/fast transportation and hauling of bags. We would like a fun, safe & reasonable priced central area. Easy travel to Birmingham New Street Rail Station would be good also. (We are thinking about taking the rail/ferry to Dublin later and it leaves from the New Street Rail Station.)

So, I'm going to be travelling to Birmingham on business in the next couple of weeks, but I have to find my own accommodations. I'd like to find a hotel that's reasonably cheap and close by the airport. I found one site, birmingham-airport-hotel.co...../, that lists hotels right by the airport, but of course hotels are always different. Does anybody have any personal experience with the hotels on that site? They seem to be mostly chains; are they good representations of the chains they are named after? Also, how bad does traffic tend to be in Birmingham? I don't even really know much about the city. Should I look into renting a car or am I better off with public transport?

On a wander around birmingham at the weekend I spent ages looking at all the fab measurements on what looked like a massive brass scale ruler inset in to the ground - also other little brass squares with links and numbers on them - can anyone tell me what these are, what they were for etc? thanks

Hi Does anyone out there know if there is a Celtic Supporters Club in Birmingham and if they are showing the Scottish Cup Final this afternoon or of anywhere I might be able to watch the game. On the train to Birmingham and looking forward to the Villa Liverpool Match tomorrow. Cheers Brendan

I'm traveling in June 15 to 21 to Birmingham UK and i was wondering if anyone can tell me where i can stay in affordable B&B close to this hotel? The Grand Connaught Hotel 40-56 Tettenhall Road Wolverhampton I'm attending salsa weekend festival...

Wondering if anyone knows of any good pubs or clubs in birmingham (city or outside) for over 40s. There are 3 of us in our early 40s visiting for weekend of 4/5 Feb (two from Ireland, one from London) and we would like to meet people our own age. Some nice ladies would be a bonus as two of us are single. Would really appreciate some advice. JP Dublin

Hi I'm in a bit of panic have been travelling and no booked a one week ski trip in Austria but need to buy gloves and goggles other equipment supplied anyone know of shop where I can buy reasonably priced but quality gear in or around Birmingham or further afield Hope you can help me as not much time to shop Thanks in advance

Hi.. I will be in Birmingham on Tue 30th and was wondering if there was any good late bars or clubs to go to?Preferably with Indie/Alt music...Staying in city Centre. Cheers

Hi Could any please advise me of cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Stratford on Avon and of some clean and cheap accommodation. Cheers

Hi just wondering if some one could tell me if birmingham city center is safe to stay the night with famil in the novelle hotel. And any 1 know of a nice family friendly place to eat out there

Is there anywhere which I can get some VIP passes for Broad Street. I'm arranging a Hen Night but it's next Sat, left it a bit last minute and wanted some passes if possible

I may start from National Exibition Centre or From Birmingham city centre How much does it cost and how long will it take? Thanks

Thanks for all the good comments about places to avoid in Birmingham. I've just recently moved to Birmingham and am living in a houseshare in Erdington. Not the safest of areas I've realised as today there was a break-in at the house I share (with me in the house!). Luckily I managed to scare them off but now I'm in search of a safer neighbourhood. I need somewhere to rent close to public transport for around Birmingham with shops and amenities nearby. Where are the safest parts of Birmingham? Surely there must be some nice parts!!! Any advice would would be greatly appreciated!! Feeling unsafe in Brum, J

Hi folks, I plan to travel between Heathrow and Birmingham on 11th of December. Can people advise me the best transport bus or train between these locations. Do I have to take train or bus? I will be coming to london few days later. Particularly south london and will fly back again via Heathrow. Any ideas? Best regards to all Hashi

hi im living in ireland and going over to birmingham on tuesday 8th sep for 2 nites with 2 friends.could you tell us the best place to drink at nite? alan

Hello, I am flying to Birmingham early next year to watch the LIVE Stictly Come Dancing. strictlycomedancinglive.co.u... The show will take place at the "LG Arena at the NEC". Could someone recommend some B&Bs which are within walking distance from this Arena. I don't have to worry much about transport after the show. Thanks Glen

how do i get to Edgebaston Priory Club on thursday morning from Birmington airport. what is the name of a cheap hotel suitable for my husband and child to stay in for an early morning flight.

I need to travel from Birmingham International Airport to Derby. Please give me specific directions as this will be my first visit to the UK. My preferred mode of travel is rail.

We are flying Ryan Air out of Birmingham Intl. Airport. The train stops at Birmingham Airport and Birmingham Intl. Airport. Are they the same? I can buy a ticket to either on the website. Which should I choose?

Hi! I am wondering whether it is feasible to transfer between a Ryanair flight and a FlyBe flight at Birmingham international with two hours between landing and departure of the next flight. Bear in mind I will have to collect my luggage from the Ryanair flight, and I am a non-EU passport holder, so that will also take longer. Check-in at FLybe will also take time, given that I have to have my visa checked and passport details entered. Should I just be on the safe side and book the next flight, which is 6 hours later? I have never flown through Birmingham before. Thanks!

Hi, how do I get to the Railway Station (central in Birm.) from Birmingham airport? And how long does it take to get there from the airport? Thank you...

Hi Guys Will be visiting Birmingham on the Sunday the 7th for a night. 4 mid 20's lads on the beer. Were stopping in a Travelodge in the city centre (broad st) and will be visiting the NEC between 6.30 and 9.30 for a football masters event. Can you advise a couple of good pubs to visit in the day near broad st... also best way to get two and from the NEC? Lastly after the football we thought it would be rude not to try the famous midlands curry can anyone recomend a good Indian Restaurant (bearing in mind its gonna be 10pm by the time we get there) and maybe somewhere decent thats open late on a sunday for a night cap? Thanks Ross