West Midlands Travel Forum

Hi.

What is the fast and cheapest way of getting from Formula 1 Hotel to the Nec Center?

The hotel is on 3,
Bordesley Park Road
Small Heath Highway
B10 OPD Birmingham

many thanks

Hi There

What is the easiest/cheapest way of travelling from Birmingham International Airport to Nottingham? We are arriving in Birmingham at 15h45 on a Tuesday afternoon.

Thanx!

Does anyone know the charges for storing luggage at Birmingham New Street station? I have emailed the company concerned but have had no response yet.

Many thanks.

I'm going to be hanging around Birmingham for a week in June while my partner attends a conference. Can I get an idea of some day trips that can be managed from here;. I've done a bit of research but some local ideas would be appreciated.

Hi! I've brought a ticket for this event, and have since received a complimentary ticket for 2 people (Normal prices - Advance ticket £8, on the door £10,)
The tickets are valid for one day - chose from Friday 29th to Sunday 2nd March.

www.DestinationsShow.com for further info.

Rather than waste these tickets, I'd be pleased to post these free onto any VTer, who would like them.

So, if You could make good use of these, please email me. (First come first served)

Sue X

Which section of the hall would provide the best seats for a brass band concert?

Hello All,

I want to go to North Pakistan + Azad Kashmir between last week of Dec & end of Jan 2008. If anybody else is going alone like me, we can go together and can have a nice time.

My main stay will be in Mirpur (Azad Kashmir) in my home town but I am planning to explore North of Pakistan ... Muree, Kaghan, Naran, Saiful Malook, Shogran.

I am flexible and can change the dates/places to visit if my companion wants to see different places.


Please get back soon, I want to fly asap before my holidays run out. I am flying from Birmingham to Islamabad .. again, can arrange it so that it suits both of us ...
Thanks

Is the citizen card accepted as proof of id in the pubs and clubs in broad street in Birmingham. Please could you reply asap as i am going tomorrow.

Is This station BHI in 'Birmingham International Airport'?

Birmingham International (BHI) to Telford Central
Leg 1 of 2
Depart: 10:58 Birmingham International (BHI)

Arrive: 11:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Calling Points:

Travel By: Train
Retail Service ID: VT508000
Train Company: • Virgin Trains service from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton

Seating Class: First Class available.
Catering Code: Restaurant for First Class passengers.
Cycle Policy:
Train has a cycle policy.
Duration: 0:11
Leg 2 of 2
Depart: 11:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Arrive: 12:04 Telford Central (TFC)

Calling Points:

Travel By: Train
Retail Service ID: AW302000
Train Company: • Arriva Trains Wales service from Birmingham New Street to Chester

Seating Class: Standard Class only.
Catering Code: Trolley service.
Cycle Policy:
Train has a cycle policy.
Duration: 0:31
Total Journey Duration: 1:06

MANY THANKS

Mike

Hi all,

Me and a few mates are heading to Birmingham for a night out sat. Can you tell me the best places to go bars and clubs and the places to avoid:)?

We like always look smart and don't want to stand out like a sore thumb in a place if you know what I mean:)lol

Thanks

Hiya Vter's,

I'm just wondering if anyone know's where I can get a bottle of Lithuanian Vodka in Brum. I can't find it anywhere and would appreciate anyone who could let me know anywhere that I could get a bottle.

Cheers.

My son, indian food lover plus plus is starting a job in tamworth, staying in birmingham, can any member suggest the best indian restaurants ,in their opinion,, thank you,

I am planning to visit a friend in osbourne tower, Aston Birmingham I will be visiting from Canada.
I wanted to find our what kind of an area is that?s what there to do during the day and night? Is it better to drive or take the train.
How safe is this place and the neighbourhood and people

I am up from London for the night and I want to go to a good Dance/R+b for all ages

I'm from Northern California where we suffer miserably from environmental allergies. Will I need to be concerned with this same issue while I'm in Conventry and surrounding areas?

Going to be in the U.K. end of next week and wondering what kind of clothing I should pack. Is it very cold there right now? I'm thinking jeans and sweaters?

Hello, I'm looking for suggestions about good pubs/clubs/bars in B'ham. Now, my idea of good is not a huge venue, non-commercial, non-chain, with preferably Indie music (no House, Rave, Trance etc.). As far as pubs go, I'm NOT looking for a traditional English pub; I prefer somewhere with unusual decor (maybe some black and white photos on the walls, that kind of thing), somewhere more artistic and alternative. Live bands, jazz sessions welcome. Thanks, if anyone can help! :)

Hi there!

I would be making a day trip from London to Birmingham and I would like to know some of the good places to see for one day. I have already plan to go to Cadbury World (I love chocolate! =)) So I would like to know anywhere else that is worth a visit. Thanks a lot! Cheers! :)

Hi all ,
I will be arriving into birmingham in the next few days and have to goto Hampstead - North London. I checked online car rentals and auto transmission cars even for a 2 day rental are costing about 150 pounds which is quite a lot ( canadian licence holders cant drive manual transmission). I have two 30kg bags and a big handbag so lugging them off to a train station would be difficult.

Are there any point to point vans which run from the birmingham airport to hampstead. Something like the blue vans in toronto and most US big cities. Any suggestions on how to get to north of london would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Me again - I've now been in Brum for two months and have been trying in vain to find swimming pools and samba dance classes.

First, swimming - I would like to go every evening but the closest pool to my Edgbaston flat seems to be Harborne and that is quite a walk - I already have a 45 minute walk back from Moor Street Station every evening and don't fancy walking to Harborne and back as well!! Anyone know of any pools that I can reach between Moor Street station and Edgbaston (near the reservoir) Any without going too far out of my way?? (I don't drive). I asked at tourist information and they said there were no pools near the city centre, which seems wierd...

Also, I have found lots of salsa dance classes but no samba, and I want to learn samba (dancing not percussion). I am a complete beginner, can anyone help??

I've got to go and work in Birmingham all day Saturday (12th May), so will be going to New Street Station. My wife and 13 year old daughter are with me, so they want to wander around. Other than the usual retail therapy, any suggestions as to what there is to do around that area?

Thanks
James

I will be travelling from Walsall to Birmingham New Street station in 2 days time.

Can anyone give me directions for walking from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Moor Street station.

Thanks in advance


Ian

Hi, I'll be moving to Birmingham from Manchester in March, and am about to start looking at flats. I don't know the area well at all, but I'll be working in Edgbaston - is this a good place to look for a flat to rent, or should I stick to the city centre? The flat needs to be big enough for myself, my boyfriend, a double bass and a huge record collection! We can pay up to around £600 pcm but would prefer to pay between 500-525. Any ideas for decent places to look around this price bracket?

Also, I know there is lots of nightlife in Birmingham but is this all dance/chart oriented and dressy or is there anything a bit more boho?

Any advice much appreciated

Hello everybody,

I'm considering to undertake postgraduate study at Warwick Uni, but first I would like to make a calculation of living expenses.

Please help me to determine basic prices, such as:

- accommodation (shared flat)
- electricity, water
- internet
- telephone (mobile)
- food
- drinks
- transport from the Stansted Airport

Is there anything else I have to bear in mind in terms of costs?

Thank you very much in advance!

Greetings from Ljubljana,
Ursa

I will be traveling from Birmington Airport to Derby. Ariving airport 9am on a Saturday. Any details regarding catching train to Derby are appreciated. Need directions from the airport to the train station where I can catch the train to Derby. Also, what is station name? Where is ticket purchased? What is approximate costs? Can ticket be purchased with credit card?

I am traveling from USA to Birmingham, England and I would like to have a mobile phone to use while there. Does anyone know if I can purchase a pre-paid disposable phone at the Birmingham airport to use for local calls while in the UK? If not can I rent one at the airport or in one of the towns? Details appreciated.

Is there a celebration on New Years eve in Birmingham this year? I'm told that there is one at Centenary Square every year, but I can find no mention on any website.
Has it moved?
Or is Birmingham not having a community one this year?

Dear VT,

I am a student and was wondering about the cheapest way to get from London Airport (Either LGT or LHR) to Birmingham City.
I would also like to hav an idea or an overview about the prices of the ticket(s) and if it is possible to get them on place, at the airport.

Thank you in advance,
Yours

i want to know what the most and worst area in birmingham. im living in small heath birmingham as everyone says is a ghetto which when i do go out at times its scary alot of shotting stabbing and fighting accure around and loadz drugz been takin by youth mainly but like 14 15 years old thts the age of the people that are making birmingham out of hand can people please tell me wht they fink of small heath and the rest of birmingham


thank you

On wednesday i have a job interview for the hotel and i was just wondering if anyone knew what buses go there?..and do any go from hagley road straight there?..please reply asap thankyou.