Popular places to visit
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
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.
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 lively bars.
Things to do
Shropshire: Meet the Mini Moos Cow Cuddling Experience
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Top hotels in Sheldon
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
On check in the reception staff didnt tell me what floor the room was, or where the lift was, we had to ask! Lovely clean room, very small bath, but lovely shower over the bath. Had food in the resteraunt which was very expensive for what we had. Car parking was payable at the desk at checkout. Parked ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Clean room, wonderful staff and great location.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Stayed at the Forest of Arden Hotel and overall had a really good experience. The setting is genuinely stunning, especially in the evening when the deer come out, which was a real highlight for us. It’s clearly very golf-focused, so worth knowing if that’s not your thing, but it didn’t take away ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Room great, breakfast small room for tbe number of people, general queing for coffee etc
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Lovely venue 1st time staying and will definitely be back
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Clean room very convenient for NEC
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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 Pendigo Lake, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
Shirley
Shirley might not have many top sights, but The Shire Country Park and Touchwood Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Hickory Dickory's Playhouse and Moseley Bog are a few top places to visit.
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 Moor Street Railway Station.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
