Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Cadbury World
Learn about the history of one of the world’s biggest chocolate manufacturers and sample various products at this interactive chocolate and entertainment center.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Top hotels in Sheldon
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Good range of food/choices
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
All was good.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Room clean, bed comfy, great breakfast, friendly staff throughout.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Lovely spacious room, great facilities and breakfast in the perfect location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Pleasant welcome from staff. Room was small and basic but clean. Suffered a bit of noise from my neighbour with a TV turned up loud or wall paper thin or bit of both. Soap dispenser was empty. Good for the price.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sheldon
Marston Green
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Shirley
Shirley might not have many top sights, but Shirley Golf Club and Edgbaston Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coleshill
Visitors to Coleshill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Maxstoke Park Golf Club and bp pulse LIVE might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
Sheldon
- Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Warwick Castle
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- International Convention Centre
- The Mailbox
- O2 Academy Birmingham
- Wolverhampton Race Course
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Brindleyplace
- Coombe Abbey Country Park
- Victoria Square
- Hagley Road
- Belfry Golf Club
- Birmingham Christmas Market
