Arts and Culture in Birmingham
Birmingham is a city that is becoming more and more renowned for its fantastic culture and range of arts. From theatres to galleries to rock venues Birmingham has it all. Firstly let’s start off with the art galleries Birmingham is full of. Birmingham manages to find the perfect balance between classic old masters and modern more contemporary pieces inside the walls of its several art galleries. If you are more of a classic artist then the Birmingham Museum and Art gallery might be to your taste or for some of the old masters head on over to the Barber institute of fine arts. If on the other hand you prefer more modern contemporary art then The Ikon will be for you as one of Europe’s leading contemporary galleries. Another of Birmingham’s famous cultural aspects is the theatre. With productions ranging from the Birmingham Royal Ballet to the yearly pantomimes there is something for everyone. At the heart of Birmingham’s theatre scene is the Hippodrome. Fresh out of its £35 million renovation The Hippodrome is performing greater than ever with shows straight from London’s West End and outstanding performances by the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Another of Birmingham’s fantastic theatres is The Alexandra. At the Alex you will find a lovely Edwardian auditorium packed full with the best musicals, concerts and comedy acts. One of the country’s top homes for touring acts. If you are planning on visiting Birmingham to sample some of these cultural delights then you probably need somewhere to stay. As far as the range of Birmingham hotels go there are a lot. From the luxury Radisson to the low cost Premier Inn. If you are planning to visit any of Birmingham’s fine theatres then there are a great deal of hotels that can cater for your accommodation needs. There are a lot of Birmingham hotels directly in the city centre which means they are conveniently placed for easy access to Birmingham’s cultural hotspots. |
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Historic attractions of Coventry and Warwickshire
Within Coventry and surrounding Warwickshire can be found some of Britain’s greatest historic attractions. From fantastic castles such as Maxstoke castle to the Herbert Art gallery and Museum, Coventry has a wide variety of attractions. One of the more interesting attractions open for visiting is the History Centre situated in the heart of Coventry. Easily accessible from the surrounding Coventry area and always worth a visit. The History Centre contains a hugely extensive range of historical documents containing books, maps, newspapers, building plans and more. Whether you need information for a school project, family history or are just interested in knowing a little bit more about your local history then The History Centre is definitely an essential destination for you when you stay in Coventry. If you enjoy history but prefer something a bit more physical than The History Centre then Coventry has just the place for you. Lunt Roman fort is a partially reconstructed First Century Roman Fort dating back to AD60. Located just four miles from Coventry station it is an ideal day out for history lovers and anyone just interested in a good time. If however you are more into vehicular history you can visit the Midland Air Museum just four miles from the Coventry mainline station. The Midland Air Museum has on display civil and military aircrafts covering seventy years of aviation development and is an essential stop for anyone interested in planes. Obviously if you are visiting Coventry’s fantastic historic attractions you will need some form of accommodation and with there being a great range in Coventry hotels just as there is a great range of attractions you will be spoilt for choice. |
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Family days out in Stoke
Planning a weekend away with the family to Stoke? If you are then here are a few family friendly days out you could choose. Firstly and personally my favorite thing to do in Stoke is the Monkey Forest. Trentham Monkey Forest is a fantastic unique experience for people young and old. Situated just outside of Stoke Monkey Forest is in a very convenient location for anyone visiting Stoke. With sixty acres of land populated with one hundred and forty Barbary macaques roaming completely free Monkey Forest is a fantastic day out for you and your kids. With adult tickets costing just £6.50 and children tickets at £4.50 Monkey Forest is a great affordable day out for you and the family. Another fantastic family day out can be found at the Wedgwood Visitor Centre located in the heart of Stoke. Josiah Wedgwood known as the Father of English Potters founded his company in 1759 and the Wedgwood Visitor Centre allows you to be drawn into the history of Britain’s finest ceramic company. The award winning centre features a fantastic museum gallery, a very interesting fine art collection and superb craft skill demonstrations. Also if you need a bite to eat there are restaurants at hand and also great shopping facilities. Most likely if you are visiting Stoke then you will need some form of accommodation. There is a very large range of Stoke hotels to choose from which means you can make your stay comfortable. From B&B’s to Hotels you won’t be disappointed with the choice of accommodation for you and your family. With many of the hotels and accommodations situated near family hotspots your family trip should run smoothly |
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