Birmingham Travel Forum

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.

A group of friends are going to be in Birmingham and want to find the "birthplace" of metal music. More specifically we are looking for the studio where Black Sabbath rehearsed and any other cultural places relating to Heavy Metal.

Thanks.

Hi

whats the best and cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport to Wolverhampton?

Thanks
nigel

how long does it take to walk from Birmingham New Street station to Birmingham Moor Street station? I'll arrive at New Street around 19:30 and have to catch another train (Chilterntrains)departing to Stratford-upon-Avon at Moor Street.

About changing trains, I have to change to another train again at Harron (but also with Chilterntrains), do I need to change to another platform, if yes, is it just opposite? Because according to the schedule on internet, there are only 8 minutes left for that.

Thanks for any help.

Of course I know there will be difference in tempature. But I am very perplexed as to what to bring for site seeing while in the UK. I will be on foot, so I know I will need appropriate shoes but do I bring sweaters, jacket, short sleeve shirts?
I just am not sure what to do.
Can someone please help?
Thanks so much!
Lola

Hi,,

Does anyone know of a cheap hotel in or very close to the city centre?

cheers

Tiger

Hi
i am staying at the Norfolk hotel in Birmingham in August and have prebooked 2 tickets to go to Drayton manor park. Does anyone know how much it would cost for a taxi to Drayton manor park from the hotel?
Or is there a bus service nearby that we can get there.
Thanks
xxx

Which club were you refering to in the post entitles "rockin'"? You said it was probably the best rock club in birmingham, what is it called and where can i find it. Sounds perfect for me as am travelling down for my birthday shortly. Thanks.

How much cost transport in birmingham?

Hi friends,

I was just looking for a place to stay at Birmingham Central on 11th June night, if you know any cheap student accomodations please reply back. Its urgent..

Thanks...

Kind regards,
me :)

I have heard about it on the radio, read about it on the internet and saw a story about it on the news last night, but I need to know from anyone who lives in or has been to Brum in the last few days!

What is it like? I was thinking about going there for the opening match on friday (Germany v Costa Rica) and just wanted to know how the whole set up looks, will it be really good going, is the location right in the city centre (near the Art Museum, Library, etc.)?

My only other option is to watch the match on german TV at home, so I think the short trip to Brum would be worth it, especially since it is free entry for non-england matches!

Can you help me?Know you some british job agency offer summer job...some web links?? thank you very much

Is there anybody that offers accommodation on the water? We have our own boat in plymouth but would like to stay in central Birmingham for 2 days around the 23,24.25th may.

Hi all,

I know the Paragon Hotel's in Alcester Street.

Any idea how to get from there to Corporation STreet in the city centre? Is it very far to walk?

I need to get to Corporation STreet to get a bus to the University of Birmingham.

Please reply soon as I'm using this information to decide on the hotel for my stay.

THank you! :)

smiles, francesca

Hi all,

Thanks for the information for my earlier question.

Just wondering how far away is this Paragon HOtel from Birmingham University and Birmingham Conservatoire?

And any suggestions for travelling on the Buses to these places as well as between the University and Conservatoire?

Thank you!

:) francesca

Hi all,

Will be in Birmingham on a weekend, and leaving the city on a Sunday(so that's why no shopping on that day...).

Just need to know where you'd recommend if I want to hit the shops to do some retail therapy and what time do these shops close in the evenings?

Thanks for your assistance! :)

much appreciated,
francesca

Hi all,

Need help here with transportation information for travel between the Birmingham University and Birmingham Conservatoire.

Would travel by bus or train/tube be the best way to go?

Any idea how much it'd cost? :)

Thanks and have a great day!

smiles,
francesca

hello,
I went to see saigon a few years ago in BIRMINGHAM.
Can anyone help me in informing if in May there are any cultural activity in birmingham or events.
I am thinking to see some performances .
thank you
tiur

Hi! I've got a couple of hours to go shopping in Birmingham on Friday. Can anyone suggest a good place to go (like a mall) which has lots of shops in the same place? I'd particularly like to go to Primark, New Look and Au Natural if there are any of these. I'll be arriving at the airport and going to the train station, and wont have a car.
Thanks!

Hello, I'll travel to Birmigham in may. Do you know a B&B in the center of the town ?
What is interesting to visit ?
Thank Gaël

I'm planning to be in Birmingham during the summer. I wanted to know if anyone knows what The Custard Factory is and if anyone has heard of the Rhubarb Rhubarb Image Festival.

I appreciate your help!!

I am coming over from New Zealand to visit some coaches and would like a B&B near Alexander Stadium if that's possible. I would like to stay under 40gbp per night. I'll be in town from May 8 - 12.
Cheers
The Fern

Hi all,
we´ll be in Birmingham for the "The Alarm" Concert in May.
Does anybody know the Wetherspoon Lodge "The Briar Rose" ?
Is it o.k. for a two nights stay ?
Thanks a lot !
Pat

Hello!
I'll go to Birmingham from 24th April to 23 June, and I'm searching for a shared flat/roommates.
Can you help me?
Lots of thanks!

Hey guys,

Im taking my family out to brummie for a day out on sunday.

Anyone suggest anything good to do during the day, and some great places to eat in the evening?

Cheers.

Hey people!!

I live in Rugby at the mo with my daughter but I am seriously considering moving a bit further north...can anyone tell me the nicest most picturesque(!!) areas around Birmingham? Ive been to Water Orton a few times and it's pretty nice there, but there must be more villages and small towns with good schools and a good atmosphere... If anyone can recommend anywhere, please let me know!

Thanks very muchly!
Fraya xxx

Hi!
My husband and i will be moving to Bham ( he´s a Brummie, actually, I am Brazilian) and we would like to make friends. Also, I would appreciate if someone gives us some tips about it, such as flat rentals, jobs etc...
Cheers!

Hi there. My flight arrives in Birmingham on a Saturday about 10pm and I don't believe that there is a YHA in Birmingham. There is a hostel in Oxford but according to the bus and train timetables the last connection from Birmingham( city and aiport) is 9pm.
There is a novotel at the airport but costs about £70 per night.
Does anybody know of cheaper accomodation either near the airport or in the city?

Thanks, Tom.

Hi..last Monday 12/12/05 myself and everyone at my work got told we were all getting made redundant on Thursday 15/12/05...not nice...especially 2weeks before christmas...anyway...the bars/clubs where i live are crap & i guess im a big fish in a very small pond which is slowing becoming extinct...so now iv told you the story...lets get down to business...

What i'm looking for: 'LIVE-IN' Bar / Club job...full time...id prefer to work in a place which played RnB and Hip Hop but chart music i could put up with...its very important that the place has a live-in facility or helps provide me with somewhere to stay...i dont mind fully paying but their own accommodation would be very helpfull...if not...do you know any nice...cheap...good area places to stay?...

Well thanks for reading this and i look forward to hearing from you...thanks again and Merry Christmas to you all an Happy New Year...xxxx

Hi VT friends!

I am going with my son and husband to UK in January 26, 2006 (return flight on February 1, 2006). I will fly from Tallinn to London (Gatwick). And then I need to go Birmingham.
Any advises concerning the transportation from the airport to birmingham (trains, buses)?? What kind of vehicles to prefer? Prices??

Thank you in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valeria