Shirley
Birmingham
Popular places to visit

Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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 top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.

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 lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
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 Shirley

Redwings Lodge Solihull
Perfect as always
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Very clean & tidy. Food excellent & staff very helpful
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Most things were spot on but, the wait when we got back to hotel after the show for drinks was shockingly bad for such a big hotel chain
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
So reasonably priced for a concert venue!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Was problem with first room but was upgraded and felt with quickly
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG
Staff were all very accomadating and friendly and nothing was to much trubble.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.

Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.

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.
Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Edgbaston Stadium.

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.

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.
Shirley
- Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Warwick Castle
- Cadbury World
- International Convention Centre
- The Mailbox
- O2 Academy Birmingham
- Wolverhampton Race Course
- Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Belfry Golf Club
- Brindleyplace
- Coombe Abbey Country Park
- Hagley Road
- Victoria Square
- Birmingham Christmas Market








