Birmingham

Birmingham: Your Gateway to EPL Soccer Excitement

As the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham is brimming with culture and boasts a bustling city center and a beautiful university campus. It sits in the West Midlands of England, not far from the Welsh border, and is close enough to the iconic tourist destinations of the south to be used as a hub destination for international tourists.

The city’s main attractions that are not to be missed are the Museum & Art Gallery, the Science Museum, St Philip’s Cathedral and the university buildings. For those who love chocolate, take a trip to Cadbury World, where you can take a self-guided tour through a mouth-watering exhibit that tells you the history of chocolate and the British Cadbury business, which is now owned by Mondelez International.

If architecture is your thing, you’ll love the university buildings. Birmingham University received its royal charter in 1900, making it over 120 years old, and one of the best sights is Chancellor’s Court, designed by the famous Aston Webb, which encircles the iconic clock tower, known as ‘Old Joe’ or ‘Big Joe’. Central Birmingham is also a bustling metropolitan area full of fine restaurants and bars to visit. One of Birmingham’s most renowned locations is the Bull Ring Arena, which is a uniquely designed building covered in thousands of small metallic plates!

For your EPL soccer tour, Birmingham is close enough to be used as a hub destination when visiting the home-grounds of Aston Villa, the Wolverhampton Wonderers and Leicester City FC.

Stadiums and Teams

Aston Villa

Aston Villa, one of the oldest and most successful clubs in English football history, offers a truly authentic matchday experience at the iconic Villa Park. As a founding member of both the Football League and the Premier League, the club boasts a rich heritage that is palpable the moment you approach the stadium.

Villa Park

Villa Park is home to Aston Villa and is one of England’s most historic football stadiums. Visitors can take a stadium tour, learn about the club’s long history and experience the atmosphere of a major Midlands football venue.

Birmingham City

Birmingham City Football Club, affectionately known as the Blues, provides a deeply traditional and fiercely passionate English football experience at St. Andrew's Stadium. Nestled in the heart of the country's second-largest city, the club has a proud working-class history and a fiercely loyal fanbase that creates a notoriously intimidating and electric atmosphere on matchdays.

St Andrew's

St Andrew’s provides an opportunity to experience Birmingham City and the passionate football culture of the Midlands. The stadium’s long history and local following make it an interesting addition for visitors wanting to experience football beyond the Premier League’s biggest clubs.

Unique experiences

Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

Explore Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, an area with a long history of jewellery production and craftsmanship. Independent workshops, historic buildings, cafés and galleries provide a different perspective on the city’s industrial heritage.

Birmingham Food Scene

Experience Birmingham’s diverse culinary scene through restaurants, independent producers and historic food districts. The city’s multicultural population has created a broad range of cuisines alongside traditional British dining.

Cadbury World

Visit Cadbury World in nearby Bournville to explore the history of chocolate making and the Cadbury brand. The experience combines interactive exhibits, chocolate-making demonstrations and the heritage of the original factory village.