A LOCALS GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM + HIDDEN GEMS! [AD]

[@anze.r]

You forgot the best part of Bham, the secret garden on the top of the library looking over the Bham

[@pennyhaynes8931]

A R How do we get there, I’m going in March with my sister and have to see this 😍😍😍

[@musiclocate9357]

@@pennyhaynes8931 go to the 3rd floor, theres doors after the escalators. Theres another secret garden on the 7th floor but I cant remember how to get there

[@JulieWallis1963]

@@pennyhaynes8931 the staff at the library are great, they’ll point you the right way. Terrific views and free. Well worth a half an hour look.

[@IlariaMuller]

I lived in Birmingham for 3 years and miss that city so much. No one, all around uk, can believe me when I say that. I am pretty sure there are so many cities all around uk prettiest than B’ham and where you’re more safe, ok, got that, but I still love that city. Birmingham has been my home for 3 years! 5 years in uk now, living in Edinburgh and planning to move to Australia, but I’m still in love with Birmingham and even if it’s not the best city in the world, my favourite memories are all from there. Thanks for your video and your time, I really enjoyed it. You just made me feel so in love with your town again and I miss Birmingham even more now!

[@HubsByG]

As a fellow west midlands-er, I love your passion for Birmingham. Thanks for showing bournville. Despite going to bournville everyday for meetings, having friends there at one point and now every several weeks to the QE Hospital, I have never the chance to look around. Great job, It's jewel I never knew about. Buildings though are amazing as you drive from cotteridge to Selly Oak. Love it.

[@brianmorrison9168]

My wife and I have had several city breaks over the past 18 months to cities including London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and York, three of which we have visited twice. Now I am trying to think of somewhere new, for later in the year. I have considered Birmingham, but it’s generally not often mentioned as a tourist hot-spot, although your video does it proud. Maybe we’ll give it a try.

[@601salsa]

Birmingham is the best! Lived there for 12 years and it was amazing, really nice people (in general), great food and loads to do, cheap living, cheap costs, decent public transport

[@nickgov66]

This lady is very young, many of the buildings she refers to as old only date back to the 1960s, I am 68 years old and already on to my third Bull Ring, New Street Station and Library. By the way, the Cadbury family were Quakers and left instructions that no public houses (pubs) could be built on Bournville Village Trust land which extends for some distance outside the actual village itself.

[@Henry-rs1pk]

What a lovely clean city, there is so many beautiful places to see

[@mansoureh]

I Have been in Birmingham when there was a huge Christmas Market. The market was so beautiful. I really enjoyed it

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yeah the Christmas markets are a must do in December 😍

[@zaynabsajid5363]

Travel With Mansoureh you mean the jerman markets that’s what there called

[@TheophilusEmmanuel]

Absolutely loved it!! Best city tour ever. Many thanks!

[@DanGalla]

Aly I loooved the Bournville section! So sentimental and literally a trip down memory lane! Picturesque or what?!

[@xiahuang3387]

Hi, I paused in the middle of the video and would like to appreciate you making this video. As a mom to a three-month-old boy, and being locked down in Shanghai for over 2.5 months, I have no idea how much I missed traveling and freedom.

[@EmilyClaireDaly]

Ooooh Birmingham has officially been added to my ‘cities to move to in England list’. I start my UK visa in three weeks and I’m super excited! I can’t wait to document it all on my channel as well 😄 Thanks Ally for the great video as always! x

[@PsychoTraveller]

Have an amazing time. The UK has so many hidden gems!

[@hello5340]

Pls don't come here you'll regret it

[@denisefell7197]

sarah jones NO IT’S NOT

[@denisefell7197]

Hello wdym? It’s good

[@denisefell7197]

Nurul Hoque it’s really not that bad

[@andrewchurchley5705]

Totally excellent. I lived on the Linden Road; later in Blackthorn Close

[@Bubviv]

This has been really informative. I'm moving to Birmingham in about 3 weeks time and this has helped make it all seem less daunting. Love from Ireland!

[@d.6593]

How do you like it there now after a year? I want to move there too in a year but I'm not from UK and a bit nervous 😅

[@Bubviv]

Its been good. The job is good. The city has lots of social activities. Good weather (as far as British weather goes). Rent is affordable but probably wont last long. Lots of parks and old buildings.

[@allistair61]

Really enjoyed the video, Love some of the sound effects an atmosphere from the audio.

[@TheReRe93]

Best video on KZbin on things to do in Birmingham 😊

[@gobregon2011]

...I'm going to Birmingham all the way from Central America next August 2021! :) thank you for your video.

[@human-hg4ux]

Good😊

[@jennaalcalaa]

I loved seeing you do a guide of your own hometown! I’ve never been to the UK, but when I go I will definitely stop in Birmingham!

[@tilly1017]

Brilliant/informative video...thank you so much for making it...please make a part 2...x

[@genamarlene]

I think I just fell in love with Birmingham through your video. Might have to add your hometown to my travel list. It looks beautiful. Great video.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Aww that's amazing, thank you 😊

[@brummbykj]

It's a dirty crime ridden shit-ole..Lived here all my life so should know..Go outside the city center just a total dump..But if you like drugs & violence you'll be fine..Cant wait to leave not one area i'd wonna live in brum now,!!!

[@chasfaulkner2548]

@@brummbykj And I have lived here all my 71 years and I find your comments misleading in the extreme. Never seen any gangs or drugs or violence, so maybe it's you that is the problem, and don't say I was brought up posh because the opposite is true. Born and raised in a back to back in Small Heath, moved to Lea Village, then Stechford, Birchfield, Bromford and now Bordesley, none of these places are "posh". I'm not so naïve as to not know there are some problem areas, but on the whole this city is safe and beautiful.

[@nicolewaring8207]

thank you so many memories. I spent a few weeks with my Aunt there when i was 13. 1 very happy Aussie

[@alanaschlotter6324]

You've convinced me, next trip to the UK I will come to Birmingham!

[@paulthetyyppi]

I'm traveling to Birmingham since its relatively close to puzzle wood and has rather straight public transport to there. I will spend couple of days in Birmingham but after that when leaving for puzzle wood i will book hotel for one night somewhere closer so i have more time to spend enjoying the woods.

[@loolemii5041]

last month i moved back to birmingham for the first time in 9 years and i can say, this brought back some memories from when i was just 5 and walking around the town centers, visiting the caburys factory and such, im only 17 but cant wait to go back to these places myself, thank you so much for this video

[@52hermitage]

Great video of a great city! You only scraped the surface of things to do but really enjoyed it! 👍😎

[@EJ-gi9ib]

Great video.I live in birmingham and recommend people visit.For outdoorsy people I would suggest the lickey hills.A part 2 would be a great idea

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yes! Forgot about those haha! So much to say, think a part 2 is needed 😊

[@priscillalynch21]

Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to come to Birmingham for the longest time, hopefully I'll fly there this year!

[@JakeRawSon]

Great vid. Thanks for using the map

[@megansharma-bradley8813]

I loved when you talked about Bournville, I used to go there practically every week as a child and I loved it and still like taking the bus through there to reminisce- beautiful part of bham x Omg the chocolate smell!!!! Yes I know!!!! Also first video I watched from you (new subscriber)! (why are so many people (and quite a lot of the same) coming here in the comments to hate- it's not needed! Take your hatred elsewhere)

[@gilbertlozano902]

Awesome video Thank you! I just subscribed.

[@netri]

Thanks for the recommendations ! Had a lovely time at the library and the station Pho

[@makeupmaniac007]

Loved this video! I'm a Londoner but used to live in Birmingham for a while and definitely still have a soft spot for the city. Brindley place is my absolute favourite. I'd recommend going to digbeth dining club as well and bongo's bingo when it's on!

[@PsychoTraveller]

Bongos bingo sounds intriguing 🤔👌

[@vickymunoz8341]

Hi! Thanks for this video. I will be studying English in Birmingham next year and this help me a lot. 💕

[@daniellawanders8137]

I found your channel in 2017 when I travelled to Thailand alone, I showed your videos to my parents who didn’t want me to travel alone but they warmed to it eventually! But when I found out you were from Birmingham it made it even more relatable, I live in Oldbury so not too far from town, and its so weird but so interesting to see this video! Think a lot of people love but hate the city 😂

[@mdjasim2566]

I am looking Bangladesh , My name is Jasim,I am 32 years old . Good job.

[@jongardner7820]

Reminded me when i was at Bournville art college. You should mention places like Soho house, Aston hall etc. places in Birmingham people don’t even know about

[@medichuey]

Ok, Birmingham has been added to my upcoming trip to the UK! Please do a part 2!!! Any other recommended sights or activities. Maybe some tips on the hostels if your willing... Thanks Aly!!!

[@marinapepe9262]

I'm so glad you made this video! I'm going to Birmingham next year for a Con. I was going to stay only for the weekend but now I think I'll take a couple of days to see the city.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Wow a couple of days instead of a weekend!

[@marinapepe9262]

@@JulieWallis1963 a couple of days FOR THE CITY, as I'll be busy at the convention during the weekend. Didn't think that would need clarification.

[@antoniotiberi1569]

Thank You for making this video. I have not seen by birthplace in 47 years. I am hoping to get there someday.

[@theyoungs100]

Fantastic!!! I was looking for the details that you provided! I would like a part 2-6!!! Please provide information on renting in Bourneville, and near the Bull Ring!

[@keeleye3343]

Ah man I moved out of Birmingham 6 years ago and I've never stopped missing the Bournville Bread Basket

[@RevolutionaryMod]

Thanks for doing this locals guide, really helpful for us outsiders.

[@countbasi4680]

Anyone humming Scott Joplin goes straight into my good books.

[@violetlefae7902]

I'm so excited..I'm going to be in Coventry and Birmingham in june! First time to the UK!!!

[@haroldpearson6025]

Coventry goes back to Roman times. Most UK cities and towns have interesting historical backgrounds worth investigating. Have a great time.

[@jamalstaines2818]

Boring.

[@joelregidor1387]

Thank you very informative!

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

Great video. Thinking of moving to Birmingham

[@neildunn3948]

Great overview of 'our' city! I say 'our' even though I'm actually a YamYam, but Brummies as a whole never really promote the city, so well done you, bab 😉 There is so much to see and do, people just need to realise there's more to England than London!

[@kabkbaas6127]

This was a great video. We will be travelling to the UK in August of this year, 3 days in Birmingham, then we'll tour around the UK by car. (I have to become accustomed to dring in the right side. Here in Canada we drive on the left

[@hindalfalahi3559]

That's what i will do.. Coming by car all the way from frankfurt Germany.. Thank you so much

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

I am from Sunderland (born in Belfast) but studied in Wolverhampton - always liked Brum

[@bluenosejak1]

Love this vid should’ve apologised about the roadworks in town were suffering with the facelift tho 😂 part 2 in harborne and bearwood? 😉

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yes! I wanted to include so much in harborne 🥰

[@bluenosejak1]

PsychoTraveller definitely a part 2 take them to slug and lettuce or arco lounge or the old school so many places ☺️

[@Richard.D]

Part 2 and more! Go to Aston Hall!!!!

[@patjedub]

first time i went to villapark to watch Villa my friend Robert Stafford,sadly missed but still not forgotten,mate!,took me on a short tour and Aston Hall was included,i gonna visit Aston Hall again,hopefully next year(corona is produced at sint-andrews by a bluesfan)great history,inside you go back in time 100years?more?And the name Aston!!!hall,i don,t know how it feels when you live inB,ham,but for a Villafan from Antwerp,belgium it ,s pure magic!!!

[@lizzeebuffy]

Memories came flooding back whilst watching this 😂. The bells omg... 🙉 😂

[@PsychoTraveller]

At least teachers never needed to look at the clock 😂

[@lizzeebuffy]

@@PsychoTraveller lol i don't think I needed to look at a clock 😂 (was actually going to say that in the first comment). Could hear that thing whilst sleeping in bed 😂.

[@rlk54]

I lived in Birmingham from April 1981 to1999, great city.

[@notabrand6283]

I loved the style of this video, both in your home and walking around. The map was a nice touch. Any good parks or walking/rec paths or trails there?

[@xbradz32x]

I'm in Birmingham next weekend! Very handy 👍

[@ggc62]

Really enjoyed your local recommendations. I'm heading to Birmingham (from Perth Australia )next year for the big Festival of Quilts in July 2020. I plan to make it worth while and have a look at these attractions. Thanks for your info.

[@c3realK1ll4h]

Birmingham is very cheap for rent and food, same with the rest of U.K., apart from London

[@j.zuuuuuu6859]

I'm a Brummie and you need to do a part 2 for sure. Have a look at - jewlery quater - canal tours - secret garden Birmingham library. - independant bars and restaurants. - custard factory (digbeth dining club.) - Black county museum! ✌🏽

[@chasfaulkner2548]

Balti triangle

[@Watfordfc71]

I’m a big fan of Birmingham and because of going to villa and wolves now we aways stop of in briar rose for refreshments and then the Tesco for beer before heading home to Watford on train . Spent A lot of money on the town and it shows as it’s a genuinely nice place

[@minnatheflamingo3792]

Now I really have to come back to Birmingham with MORE TIME. 😁😋😍

[@alanoh3069]

Birmingham is like the UKs dirty little secret, people know about it, but no one talks about it 😉

[@brummbykj]

It's dirty alrite.!

[@whoisme678]

And after they chop up digbeth Road system it's going to keep a good many more away from the city centre. Its already been reported as ' the death of Birmingham shopping' . We will all know more when the traffic has been reduced and people decide to or not decide to go to Birmingham City centre and move to merryhill to shop where parking won't be an issue, if the council were desperate to raise funds because they've overspent on Perry Barr, then this wasn't the way to do it, in my opinion. Another ill thought out project to get people out of cars and onto BUSSES Probably thought out by public transport users. Internet shopping I can definitely see increasing.

[@whoisme678]

. You are right, it is dirty in some areas where people don't give a stuff about the city they live in. I've lost count of how many people drop litter out their pockets or out of car windows or empty their car ash trays onto the street. Maybe it's dirty because the council want to waste money on projects such as they are. It's has been reported recently that the councils policies for less pollution will actually increase it. So how clean is clean? . 🤔 Its all pollution in the end

[@brainsmith3931]

No one talks about Birmingham as it's a shithole.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@brummbykj No mate it is very clean.

[@kacperfitness1357]

Awesome video!!

[@joelcoool]

Watching this as a brummie makes me love brum even more, and yes we are all very very excited about birmingham finally looking like the second city. martineau place and SBQ are getting redone too which will help so much also, we are NOT being overtaken by manchester, i will not stand for it 😂

[@anthonyfoley3401]

Don't worry, you won't be overtaken by Manchester because it's ALWAYS been in the lead - Manchester is lightyears ahead of Birmingham, so there's no competition.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@anthonyfoley3401 Oh you are so smug, how is the City of Manchester light years ahead of Birmingham Brum is larger in size and population, has a top rate night life and Restaurant area,it is the only City other than London that has a Philharmonic Orchestra and Assay Office, it has a more modern City Centre and will be top of the bill when the Commonwealth Games arrive in 2022. I am not sure why Mancunians are so smug and irrepressible and bloody annoying.

[@aarizmushtaq4301]

Hi I am going to visit Birmingham city could you please give me some advice on how to stay safe? I am a bit nervous as I heard there are a lot of troublemakers and dangerous people there

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@aarizmushtaq4301 I do not know why you are so worried of coming to visit my Beautiful City of Birmingham, where do you get the fact that there are a lot of trouble makers and dangerous people !! you will get no more problems in Birmingham than if you visited London, Manchester or any big city in the World, and I hope you have not been reading these trolls going on about violence, they are just trolls who have never visited or know what Birmingham is like, one big mistake was made by Fox News which was trash. Believe me Aariz Mushtaq, you will find Birmingham a vibrant City and believe it or not us Brummies are a friendly tolerant lot of people no matter what other people say. At the moment there is the UK's largest German Market out side of Germany in the City, the Frankfurt German Market and there are lots of visitor attractions both in the City Centre and outskirts, but like any big City keep your self to your self and just be normal and I can assure you I dought you will see any trouble makers or dangerous people, I think you are listening and reading into to much whispers by trolls, I have lived in Birmingham 66 years and have had no trouble, so forget your worries and come and visit Birmingham.

[@aarizmushtaq4301]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 I spoke to locals and they told me that are alot of troublemakers in city centre that like to intimidate people walking on the street and there is so much crime. My friend was approached by a man in city centre asking for £5 and pulled a knife out on him! On the news I heard that are alot of violent crime like knifemen and harassment especially in the city centre.

[@jemmyxx3107]

I’ve just started at the University College of Birmingham, I can’t wait to explore more of my favourite city 💞

[@silviosantos6553]

I lived this video. I'd love to see a part 2.

[@MrMrhughesy]

As a Brummie/ Yam Yam, I agree with what ya said. That map is out of date as well, as Barclaycard Arena is now Arena Birmingham. It's changing that often, maps aren't updating, an even road signs still say NIA. Rarely go to town for a visit, mainly for work.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

A YAM YAM comes from Wolverhampton my friend not Birmingham

[@MrMrhughesy]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 I am neither Yam Yam nor Brummie. I am mix of both... Thats why I put the / there...Also, a Yam Yam isn't just Wolves, they are from the Black Country....

[@johnmulvey5121]

Good to hear a young person who doesn't do the 'elevated inflection'

[@lilianamariatomaz]

Looks so beautiful! 😍

[@fw3901]

Wow I’m going for a day trip to Birmingham and your video is bang, straight to the point! Love it so much! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@aarizmushtaq4301]

Hi I am going to visit Birmingham city could you please give me some advice on how to stay safe? I am a bit nervous as I heard there are a lot of troublemakers and dangerous people there

[@onehundredmillionstars1276]

Great video Aly! All Good vibes for Brum. Really professionally done too, excellent. A Part 2 would be brilliant. I love the Birmingham Back to Backs' houses with the National Trust, or maybe the Sealife Centre or Thinktank for science fun. The list really is endless. Aston Hall by Candlelight is great too. (Speaking as a fellow brummie) love your channel Aly. Bournville is a beautiful part of Brum too. Ooh and Sutton Park is a great place too it's hugeee!

[@noureddinenoureddine4271]

But the personnel of the coach is not Nice from Coventry to terminal 4 london

[@AishaNg761]

I ♥️♥️♥️ Birmingham

[@davidabroad2490]

Thank you so much for this. I will be staying in Birmingham for a few days (in about a week). This was incredibly helpful and entertaining. I loved learning the bits of you history you added to the reason for the reconstruction of the city. I also liked that you included transport basics and personal experiences. I'm not much of a sweets guy, but I loved the snippet you included about were you used to smell the chocolate.

[@aspi75]

I just booked a trip to Birmingham. Your video convinced me to skip London ;)

[@hello5340]

Omg don't come here it's a shithole

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@hello5340 How do you come to that assumption

[@davemtb8044]

I forgot Birmingham existed.... Lol. Normally go straight to Manchester as its awesome.

[@JustMyFish]

Manchester is just a redbrick city nothing spectacular about it couple of football teams that’s all they have really a bit of music. If you’re into their type of music Noel Gallagher and all that 🤣

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

If you think Manchester is Awesome, Once you have visited Birmingham and it's modern City and Tourist attractions you wont ever want up to ta grim North and visit Coronation Street in Manchester

[@MrRKlef]

anyone visiting brum go to handsworth or newtown, if you go to handsworth wear a blue bandana to get free food in the chicken shops, do the same with a red bandana in newtown

[@LetM3132]

Old video but im considering Birmingham for a week with my boyfrornd this coming February. Thing is ive looked at a huge amount of videos and tiktoks about it being unsafe. Is this true?? Now I'm a little scared of going.

[@BeckyC123]

Great video! Do you know if you can still do a tour around the factory to see chocolate being made? I remember doing it as a kid maybe 20 years ago and loved it (mainly because we got so much free chocolate!), but couldn't find any info online about factory tours apart from a children's play zone.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yep, I included the price in the video 😊 I've heard you don't get as much free chocolate these days. Not like the bags of stuff I used to take home as a kid 🤣

[@martinf4765]

Wonderful to hear the Carillon again; it's been too long.

[@megansharma-bradley8813]

Yessss!

[@alexrobert13]

Birmingham! Best overlooked place in The UK! Everyone is either never leaving the confines of the M25. If they do it’s to the South West, North West ( Man who and Liver what ) or Glasgow or Edinburgh. Bournville is definitely worth a walk around the village, so is Moseley and Kings Heath.

[@meganmcdowell5249]

How weird I’m going to Birmingham this weekend! I live in London (but I’m Canadian). They have a Tim Horton’s (a Canadian chain) in Birmingham which is the main reason I’m going to be honest. But so good to know there’s lots more to do than just go to timmies! Going to check out cherry reds for breakfast :)

[@PsychoTraveller]

Have fun!! 😊😊😊

[@juliestockmeyer5871]

Is it true there's a Tim Hortons there? I live in Michigan and we have them all over, but I'm coming to Southwest Britain, day after St Patricks Day and my friend and I will be coming into Birmingham to visit a friend. He'll get to find out why I'm such an advocate for Timmy's! Aly, great promotion of a place that has a lot to offer! Thank you!!

[@j.zuuuuuu6859]

@@juliestockmeyer5871 There is a Timmys here. Directly across from New Street station. Enjoy 😊

[@k.avilla8061]

Travelling 100 miles to see a new place. why ? For cathederals, museum, castles, theatre, culture ? Oh no...to go to a fast food restaurant 😆. She has a camera full of pictures of her trip - all 'Timmy burgers' !. Talk about 'dumming down'. Ooh, timmies, timmies, timmies, don't you know they're just like McDonalds but they're Canadian. like me !! Megan has become Canada's 'Minister of Culture' since posting this and plans guided tours to ' timmies' restaurants all over Canada !!!

[@Aukrenchi17]

This ain’t Alabama! This is in Australia or somewhere else?

[@stephierussell]

I went to Cadbury World like 8 years ago so awesome. So much chocolate.🍫 omg.❤️

[@shadaehinds2976]

I think I smelt the chocolate too 😋

[@megansharma-bradley8813]

Same- I know that chocolate smell exactly!!!

[@brynmordey2659]

That's so good Pitcher nd Piano there is one up here in Newcastle on the quayside

[@elliecowell3412]

If you did a part two maybe hit up the surrounding areas :)? Like cannock chase, Stratford upon Avon, etc. Avoiding wallsall at all costs 😭😭😭

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yeah those were my thoughts... Except the Walsall part but I'll keep that in mind 😂

[@MrMrhughesy]

2nd vote for cannock chase, as a local to it.

[@marieoconnor2429]

And Moseley!

[@RedGirlTravels]

Well I knew the app but never used it. Because of you, i have and I'm hooked. Many thanks.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Haha I can relate! 😂👌

[@hez_am_i2448]

wish I had known about this app when we were in Europe a few years ago. its not easy trying to deal with some sights in different languages and in Austria I had to rebuy a ticket because I couldn't work out how to get it back on my phone. does it work offline?

[@PsychoTraveller]

Yep, if you get a ticket on your phone then it is saved for you to pull up whenever 😀

[@leecountffl9826]

What about that beautiful sign in Alum Rock?

[@musiclocate9357]

😂😂😂

[@beardedbaldie2698]

As if they’re going to feature the likes of Alum Rock, Handsworth, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook and Small Heath in this video 😂😂 Best keep the true Birmingham hidden

[@jamalstaines2818]

@@beardedbaldie2698 shithole areas in Birmingham, Birmingham has a lot of racism and segregation and segregated areas no integration at all people are very racist and bigoted.

[@beardedbaldie2698]

@@jamalstaines2818 I agree. Not a nice place at all

[@ClassicsandChristianity]

1st year UOB student! So excited when you said Old Joe! :D

[@aeroplanehero]

Great video. As someone who is gonna move into birm for work next year, could you maybe do a video talking about the better and rougher areas of birmingham to live in?

[@josephcolegate2067]

Matty Kumar let me guess u live in London where people look down on other cities u asshole I live in Birmingham and no one I know is racist so go fuck urself

[@vitalsoft8267]

i want to move Birmingham from london. what place do you suggest for family. good school

[@jamalstaines2818]

Don't move to Birmingham just as rough and racist and segregated city .

[@driftertravels928]

What’s Digbeth like these days? Lived and worked in Birmingham about 15 years ago, have not been back since. Visiting again next month and looking forward to it. Cheers.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

It has been totally rebuilt now

[@nerrad67able]

I am just sent tried that omio and it couldn't find any trains for my trip. So it's obviously not that good.

[@kazekagejichujisoo7838]

Hi I'm a Californian from USA going to stay with my extended family in Birmingham UK. I'm honestly quite scared to get hit in the face with culture shock because I basically know little to nothing about the UK. The only place I've been to is London but only for a few days. This time, I'm going alone to Birmingham alone. Any tips on USA vs UK culture shock?

[@StitchesGhoul]

Is this a mandatory video for me to watch before June? :P

[@emeraldsroses0524]

Been there too. Cities in the UK I've been to: London, Cardiff, Belfast (but stayed in Portaferry and visited Strangford and some heritage site between Portaferry and Belfast) and Brum! I want to see Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, York (high on my list) and perhaps Manchester. Got any other recommendations?

[@PsychoTraveller]

Omg yes to all of those. Well I did Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow is my previous video and I loved all of them. But if I had to pick, Edinburgh is by far my favourite. But damn, Manchester comes in a close second... And Glasgow 😂😂

[@gazriley624]

Liverpool is a must

[@madalenacaldas7666]

emeraldsroses York Is AMAZING!!! So , so worth it ❤️ I would recommended if you are in the north to go to the Lake District National Park for some beautiful hiking 😍

[@madalenacaldas7666]

emeraldsroses also if you go to the south Bristol is one of my favourite cities in England! Loads of street art and surprisingly beautiful with lots of colourful houses, and Clifton village is amazing as is Brandon hill park ( all in Bristol)

[@elliecowell3412]

Exeter is a lovely city. Small but gives you access to the whole south coast too, get the train to Paignton and check out Brixham, or train to Dawlish or the other way to illfracombe :) it's winding back streets were jk Rowlings inspiration for diagon alley too. Plymouth is worth a look whole in that area for the barbican, hoe and harbour area but the city center isnt up to much.

[@Brummiemartin]

Did Part 2 ever happen? Did it include Moseley Bog (Tolkien connection and all that), the Jewellery Quarter, the Balti Triangle, Aston Hall, or useless trivia like Brum having more canals than Venice, three times as many trees as people, and that Birmingham, NOT Liverpool, is the epicentre of world music, being home to bands such as Black Sabbath, UB40, Duran Duran, Moody Blues and dozens more?

[@justpressstart]

To quote Captain Kirk in Star Trek 4 The Journey home, "What does no change given mean".