This year more and more people are looking for new vacation destinations which have something utterly different or, the absolute minimum something different to the popular vacation on a sandy beach. Under the current economic conditions the majority of us are, sadly coming to the inevitable conclusion that they have dramatically reduced funds for expenditure on a holiday and are, frustratingly, forced into cutting corners to stretch their cash further. One way of meeting this requirement is to search out a less expensive destination. In the article below I introduce the reader to Birmingham in England. With the English pound so weak against the euro and dollar hotels and guest houses in Birmingham is so much less expensive.

You will find Birmingham in the county of England called the West Midlands and those living in the city are called “Brummies”. The accent of Birmingham sounds very similar to those of other northern English cities and it is something of a problem to comprehend what is being spoken a problem which is made worse if if you have not heard these accents before. Thankfully the vast majority of Brummies are helpful, kind and polite and do their utmost to explain clearly so if necessary don’t be afraid to talk to locals about directions and help or guidance in finding bed and breakfast in Birmingham.

The city of Birmingham has a healthy number of visitor attractions which include some informative and interesting museums and galleries, for example the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and the new Thinktank which is in the Eastside. The city of Birmingham also has a large number of square miles of parkland, woodland and open spaces, the largest being Sutton Park with 2,400 acres making it the largest urban nature reserve in the United Kingdom and the whole of Europe.

The city of Birmingham has a vibrant and varied night life with an excellent choice of restaurants, nightclubs, cafes and bars. You will discover most in one of Birmingham’s squares, Victoria Square, St Martin’s Square, Rotunda Square, the historic Old Square at Corporation Street, Chamberlain Square, Centenary Square and the Gas Street Basin. Gas Street Basin is the hub of Birmingham’s intricate canal systems. The city has roughly 32 miles of canal waterways with between 8 canals which were constructed in the 18th century and continued being used by local industries until the nineteen seventies. Today the site has been renovated and regenerated and is now a good quality visitor attraction.

As an alternative to a guest house why not consider staying in Birmingham apartment accommodation. If you If you are currently in the process of planning a vacation in Birmingham you should be aware that Birmingham International Airport is approximately 8 miles away from the center of the city (just off the A45 and near the M42, Junction 6. You will find there is a useful number of bed and breakfasts and hotels close to the airport.

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