Visiting Birmingham

Located in the region of England known as the West Midlands, Birmingham is a sprawling city that has the largest number of residents outside of the city of London, making it England’s second most populous city. Birmingham began life as a market town, before being transformed during the Industrial Revolution, and eventually became a main hub for manufacturing and technical industry. Nowadays Birmingham is known for its flourishing and exciting arts scene that includes museums and art galleries. Of particular note is the culinary outlook in Birmingham which is fast developing as a result of many chefs returning to the city after training in London, and food critics have touted the area as one to watch as the next great British food destination.  For foodies hoping to try out this newly developing gem, there are a range of hotels to suit every budget.