Facilities and Attractions near Birmingham

The Abbey Hotel is well situated near Birmingham, one of the UK's most vibrant cities which attracts the worlds top performers, artists, actors and musicians.

There are many facilities and attractions near Birmingham for you to enjoy during your stay at our hotel.

• NEC
• The NEC Arena has millions of visitors each year attending the very best in exhibitions, world-famous public shows, international trade shows, music concerts and many more.
• NIA
• The National Indoor Arena is one of the busiest large scale indoor sporting and entertainment venues in Europe. The NIA provides a perfect home for indoor sport at every level. The arena has also been host to the Eurovision Song Contest and many music concerts by artists such as Coldplay and Destiny's Child.
• Symphony Hall
• Symphony Hall presents prestigious international orchestras and is also home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The Hall also plays an important role in the life of the region and is regularly used for community events and conferences.
• ICC
• The International Convention Centre is the UK's premier conference centre. With over 11 halls and 10 executive meeting rooms, the ICC can provide the perfect area for meetings of 3 to 3000 people.
• Birmingham City Centre
• Birmingham City Centre is lively and vibrant with plenty to see and do. From the cinema at Star City to the modern buildings and cafe and restaurant bars of Brindletplace.
• Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham
• Bullring is the glamorous heart of Birmingham. Over 160 of the most desirable shops for you to explore - including Selfridges and Debenhams. In addition there are more than 25 restaurants to revitalise yourself in.
• Sealife Centre
• The National Sea Life Centre takes visitors on an undersea voyage with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, creating a wonderland for visitors of all ages. The attractions boasts an enormous one million litre ocean tank housing turtles, sharks and other tropical fish.
• West Midlands Safari Park
• The park has a four-mile drive round Safari, with many species of animals from all over the world in mixed and single species reserves. They also have 12 of the 14 White Lions on display in the UK.
• Cadbury World
• Cadbury World is Birminghams very own chocolate paradise. A unique place to indulge all of your senses. This attraction is a fun, educational multimedia adventure dedicated to the story of Cadbury and chocolate.
• Stratford upon Avon
• The birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon. The fine old buildings, characteristically wide streets and the tranquil flowing river make Stratford-upon-Avon a delight to visit.