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Victoria Square featuring the fountain nicknamed 'The Floozie In the Jacuzzi'.

Birmingham, UK travel guide and things to do: Commonwealth Games city will surprise you

Whether you attend the games or not, there are many experiences to enjoy in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Some will surprise you.

  • by Steve Meacham
Urban rejuvenation has brought charm to Cannon Street.

Things to do in Birmingham, England: The three-minute guide

England's second largest city combines industrial heritage with urban rejuvenation and a massively underrated food scene.

  • by David Whitley
The Riverside Museum displays vintage Glaswegian trams, trains and horse-drawn wagons.

UK international airports: The best alternatives to Heathrow

Flying into London's busiest airport can be unpleasant. Why not try one of these options instead?

  • by Steve McKenna
Gas Street Basin is a canal basin in Birmingham city centre.

Birmingham, UK: Why you should visit Britain's new city of 'cool'

The time has come for Britain's second largest city to take its place in the limelight.

  • by Keith Austin
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There is more to Europe than Paris and Rome

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

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Beyond Paris and Rome: the lesser-known European cities you must visit

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

Birmingham

Waterfront renaissance

The new Birmingham is finally making the most of its many attractions, writes Steve McKenna.

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Europe's most eye-catching buildings: adventures in space

Europe may be steeped in tradition but it boasts an eclectic mix of modern buildings, writes Steve McKenna.