Top 5 Things to do in Birmingham | UK Travel Guide 🤗

[@usblackflag]

Visited Birmingham a couple of times, especially for the Black Sabbath story. I walked the walk of stars, visited the canal area, the Birmingham Museum Of Art. I also visited the closed Crown Pub where Black Sabbath first performed. I saw the area at the canal where the bridge was renamed Black Sabbath Bridge, I did not see the bench placed there it was in the works. I wanted to see the JayDee Custom Guitars building and meet the builder John Diggins sadly I could not visit for that and had to change my plans. Recently John Diggins passed away, Rest In Peace Sir. I did however purchase a Tony Iommi standard SG guitar that I received in August 2023 a three year build. There are many things I want to see in Birmingham. Thank you for showing us around.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Oh wow you did a lot! Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@chrisamies2141]

Birmingham is such an underrated city. I lived there for four years and loved it (didn't want to leave but events forced it).

[@AbbyandGaz]

I don’t know why loads of people don’t visit it! We loved exploring

[@andrewbanks3548]

There is a channel called honest places and he just done Birmingham and trust me he looks for shit holes. "The worst place I have been". His words not mine, go watch it...cheers.

[@Ah-ed6ie]

I will check it out sick of people going to the worst looking areas, be sarcastic just so they can start push buttons, a fight and say it's violent. If brummies weren't to damn humble people would be surprised with the amount of thing that either come from there or were inspired by not forgetting tiswas and gladiators entertainment. Pebble Mill etc.

[@73005]

When I see the canal’s, I think about Peaky Blinders! When I tell people that I’m from England, they automatically assume that I’m from London! Brummy girl here! Lived right behind Aston Villa back in the day.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Haha nice! The canals remind everyone of peaky blinders I think ☺️

[@vaughanbbrean71]

Born in Birmingham, lived in Devon for 30 years but I AM MOVING BACK ANY TIME NOW!!!!!!! bought a house in Sutton Coldfield waiting for sale to complete I just cant wait to go back to my home city !!!!!

[@christopherhurley6986]

You will be gutted brum has changed a lot and is now immigrant central stay in beautiful Devon

[@vaughanbbrean71]

@@christopherhurley6986 Its ok, I know what Im getting, everywhere has advantages and disadvantages, here no and I mean no public transport, no jobs unless you want to work on a campsite or drive for Tesco part time and the store is a 40 min drive away so uses up your time and wages, its expensive because trade is seasonal and they need to make money in the summer so ramp up prices, its hours from anywhere and I face a future of getting old with no family anywhere near, no shops, no entertainment, been here 32 years, there are only so many times you can go to the beach, the winters are unbelievably dull, no street lights, no parks its all farmland that you cant access. Great for a holiday I agree, but the reality of actually living somewhere like this with no family anywhere near is a different story. Naaaaaaa I know what Im doing, I am bored shitless with Devon, dont want to grow old and die here thank you

[@vaughanbbrean71]

@@christopherhurley6986 PS have family in Selly Oak, Bourneville, Kingstanding, Great Barr, Bromsgrove and Streetly, they come to visit occasionally and enjoy the break but not one would chose to live here, my two sons born in Devon now live and work in Brum with great jobs and wouldnt come back here other than for holidays

[@Paulav719]

Don't do it y on earth would u won't to come back to Birmingham stay were u are and stay safe

[@vaughanbbrean71]

@@Paulav719 If I stay here I will be dead in any case, brain dead and then dead of boredom, its a done deal, bought house in Walmley, wont need the car, 32 years of looking at empty beaches, if I never see another thats fine by me , overfertilsised fields and outrageous prices for even a coffee in the summer, the farmers have anhialated the wildlife, inland Devon is actually just a nothing place, no shops, no public transport, crap roads, the coastal areas are ok for a decade or so but man does it get boring after that if you have no family here, its ok, I know exactly what I am doing, unless it goes wrong at the last minuite we should be there in a few weeks

[@davidmyers_shorts]

love birmingham so much give it a few years this city will be great and i dont get the birmingham haters never step foot into birmingham great place to visit

[@guzelfetkulina9599]

We plan to visit the UK and specifically Birmingham in October. Thank you for the video, got a couple of helpful ideas🙌😉

[@AbbyandGaz]

Oooo enjoy!

[@ianmcewan8244]

Great vlog guys never been to Birmingham looks a great place been catching up on your vlogs hope you had a good Sunday looking forward to the next one xx

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks Ian! Hope you had a good weekend! Xx

[@ianmcewan8244]

@scooooooter wasn't going to

[@laurakent1583]

This is great, can’t wait to visit Birmingham xx

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks Laura ☺️ xx

[@official_ashhh]

My town.

[@sparkledoll1]

top 5 things to do in birmingham thanks for watching

[@rsbff4521]

Appreciate the effort you put into this!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@paolacolas3389]

Love it thanks so much for sharing these tips!! Could you share address and street names that you walked around in Digbirth & The Custard Factory?

[@KaziShumon]

Birmingham is such an underrated city but nice Blog

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks ☺️

[@robjessop5864]

…great vid… Birmingham looks incredible…

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks Rob!

[@Raymund-Swales]

After 28 years in Florida I cannot wait to get back home. 🙂

[@AbbyandGaz]

Enjoy ☺️☺️☺️

[@chloboshoka]

I love the Arcadian centre in Birmingham. I've been tbere many times and it's lovely for shopping. I'd like to explore the canal area and digbeth a bit more

[@AbbyandGaz]

Nice ☺️

[@mikezdee85]

Arrhhh! the slug and lettuce, many a good fight to watch here on the weekend... not so much these days though as your fun is greeted by police presence at all times lol😂

[@CelticMickWalks]

I am heading to Birmingham on the 16 to the 19 December for the first time in England.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Oooo enjoy!

[@tsuramispol4709]

Stabfree vest is a must😢

[@NuwanKudakolawa]

Birmingham beautiful city.Excellent video👍

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks ☺️

[@ellrbrown]

BM & AG closed during 2023 to 2024 as well as the Council House for renovation works. Victoria Square also been fenced off for new paving all year. Raging bull now Ozzy in Birmingham New Street Station since July 2023. PoliNations was a year ago now.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks for the info

[@mikezdee85]

Birmingham shiiite. Born and raised here... saving up to get out !

[@masonqureshi5217]

Where are you off to?

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

The quicker miserable people like you leave our great City the better it is far from as you put it " Shiite"

[@cezarycezary2501]

super ,thank you ,greetings from Poland

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@brianmorrison9168]

Would you recommend a visit to Birmingham ? After many years without any holidays, my wife and I (both in our 60s) had a short break to London in Nov 2022. We travelled by train from Newcastle and loved it, so much so, we have had similar 3 or 4 day breaks since, to Edinburgh (twice) Glasgow, London again, Leeds, Manchester, York and Liverpool and we still have London and Glasgow again this year. Some were single city breaks, while some were 2 x 2-day breaks in nearby cities. I am thinking of somewhere new to visit, for late in the year, or even early 2025, hence the question. My wife likes the shops, while we both also enjoy seeing new places of interest, such as museums, cathedrals etc. Birmingham, Chester, Cardiff, Nottingham and Sheffield, Aberdeen, Inverness are other possibilities.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yes Birmingham has a lot to do and explore ☺️ Chester is also lovely! Durham, Newcastle good too!

[@brianmorrison9168]

@@AbbyandGaz Thanks !

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

As a Brummie I can say you would have lots to see and do in Birmingham, with in Birmingham you have Cadbury World, The world famouse Jewelary Quater the famouse Birmingham Art Gallery and Millienium point Science Museum, The Sea Life Centre, Lego land, 4 stately homes to visit, Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall and old Yardley Villiage, Soho House where Mathew Boulton Lived, Sarehole Mill where Tolkien got the insperation for Lord of the Rings from the City is full of top restaraunts and theatres including the famouse Blti Triangle home to the Birmingham Royl Ballet formely of Sadlers wells, the World Fmouse Birmingham Syphoney Orchestra more miles of Canld than Venice, shopping it is the home of the worlds largest Primark and the famouse Bullring/ Grand Central Shopping Centre it is with in easy by car or public Transport of Sratford upon Avon, Leamington Spa, Evesham,Wareick and Kenelworth Castles, the West Midlands Safari Park and Severn Valley Railway, Worceste, Birmingham has plenty of top class Hotels and a brilliant night life in fact Birmingham now is a very modern rebuilt cosmopolitan City with friendly people

[@jakoflynn2560]

How cool the vibes are awesome bostin my home town

[@MarkHarrison-xy7jg]

Best thing about birmingham is the a38 out

[@mikezdee85]

Scavenger hunters look soooo happy...

[@بوتيكالشجرة]

Hi there, I love your travel guides and top fives, and by the way, why don't you make them top ten, anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing more of them. My name is Dr. Imad, a dentist from Khartoum, Sudan.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Hi thanks for your comment ☺️ we think top 5’s are better as you get to go into more detail about the things suggested but we do have a few coming out which are top 10/15! Hope a lovely day!

[@carlypelins1106]

Hello. Can I ask how do you pay for train and buses in Birmingham? Do you just tap your card same way in London?

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

To travel in Birmingham and the West Midlnds you cn buy a Day Saver on the National Express buses that give you a day's rover ticket covering the whole of the West Midlands including Coventry or a transport for West Midlands Day Rover coverin all Bus, Tram and train travel with in the West Midlands County nd Birminghm includin Coventry or yes you cn tap your card on the Buses in the West Midlands

[@guitarste]

Superb reviewers

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@AndrewBailey-n7x]

Am from Tamworth but moving to erdington soon

[@travelwalkstv]

Great video guys. I enjoyed watching your video.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@stevejackson4282]

Am I being “Paranoid”! Did you pass a tribute sign to Black Sabbath and totally ignore it ? Ozzy will be turning in his new UK house! Great Vlog guys.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Was it the bench? I sat on it and get a picture haha! Thanks Steve

[@grahamchambers9566]

@@AbbyandGaz Not a bench, its a marker on the bridge over the canal,. Most of Brums famous people get a star on Broad Street, Sabbath got a bridge to themselves.

[@thisisFecko]

Nice vlog! How much does the pizza cost?

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks! Can’t remember completely but I think around £10?

[@vaughanbbrean71]

Not to mention Birminghams vast and numerous parks, seriously its a great city, if you get bored in Birmingham thats your problem because all of life is there

[@ColletteTwyford-w9j]

❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

☺️☺️

[@SSeann-i3k]

💯❤️🐂💙💯 thank you for showing the best of the best city in England

[@alaminjuma699]

I live in Birmingham and I recommend that you go to star city

[@grahamchambers9566]

Birmingham has been my home for 72 years, and l wouldn't live anywhere else. You've only just scratched the surface of great things to do, l mean, how could you miss out Cadbury World, the markets, Primarks largest European store? and may other p[laces of interest. That said you did a great job except for your choice of eatery, when you have the Balti triangle just half a mile from the Custard factory, you couls have sampled a fantastic meal.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Haha yes we could only squeeze in a few things that day but we had eyed up a few of those suggestions before we went! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@d.6593]

Primark needs to be boycotted

[@chrisamies2141]

In fairness Cadbury World is in Bournville, quite a way out of the centre.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@chrisamies2141 Whether it is not in the City Centre or not, Bournville is in Birmingham and is a South West Suburb of Birmingham

[@chriscoughlan5221]

@@d.6593 why? are their clothes made in sweatshops?

[@samanthadingley8374]

Love the video!!!!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks ☺️

[@ChickenArmsTV]

Birmingham is dry when you live here lol I cant wait to move 😂 Good tour tho guys 👍

[@AbbyandGaz]

Haha thank you! There’s so much to do there!!

[@jamesanthony3072]

Your dry, it’s a wonderful city… nothing to do? Apart from world class bars/restaurants and street food, lots of green spaces, one of the greenest cities in Europe infact, 3rd biggest St.Patricks day in the world, best Pride weekend in the uk by far,lots of arts, live music and cultural events, mostly easy going, fun, helpful people… Nothing to do, erm riighhhhtttttt

[@garyhubbard-g3u]

as someone from birmingham one of the five things to do is get out

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Glad you left.

[@andrewbanks3548]

Have a shit to brighten the place up!!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

So is where you live better then, try visiting Birmingham before making rubbish comments about Birmingham,after all you re but one, millions who visited Birmingham during the 2022 Commonwealth Games and who come to Birmingham to visit would say differently

[@andrewbanks3548]

@peterwilliamallen1063 I have been to Birmingham and what I saw was a dirty city with ferrule groups of youngsters hanging around in groups dressed in black. And that wax probably 10 years ago and I doubt it's any better especially with the newly arriving doctors and engineers.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@andrewbanks3548 Again what utter nonsence, you just admitted you visited Birmingham 10 yers ago and not sure where you went but sorry to say there were no as you put it "Ferral yuongsters dressed in black" what utter racist nonsence, Birminghamnow is a modern, international, multicultral and cosmopolitan City, the UK's Second Largest City and a top visitor attraction since the 2022 Commonwealth Games. So your original comment of as I quote "Have a Shit to brighten the place up " is a biased comment made by some one who basically has not visited Birmingham if ever in years and basicaly does not know any thing about Birmingham as it is now, I think before making adverse stupid comments about Birmingham you need to get your facts right first as it apparently proves you know sod all about Birmingham

[@andrewbanks3548]

@peterwilliamallen1063 it's my opinion. Unfortunately for you everybody has one...👍

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@andrewbanks3548 Well keep your rediculouse opinion to your self, as it seems you are commenting on Birmingham and you know sod all about Birmingham, and to be blunt is where you live any better than a shit hole but you don't mention that do you.

[@ApofKol]

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[@Ocean-VR-GT]

best thing to do in birmingham: LEAVE IT TRUST ME

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Well sorry you don't actually know much about Birmingham then do you

[@chriscoughlan5221]

clown!

[@anthonyduffy1278]

@peterwilliamallen Trust me Peter. Brum is going to the dogs. Don’t think because a few urban trendies graffiti the old arches around Digbeth that all is good. I was brought up on the edge of the city centre and have lived and worked around Birmingham in literally all of the districts for my lifetime. We have an incompetent civil administration We have ghettoised communities who by and large don’t mix. In some cases hostile to each other. Filth, dirt and decay, are the characteristics of almost every district within the inner ring road. There is fear of crime, with knife and gun crimes being a big problem. Social cohesion? It’s every rat for themselves. NHS . Join the end of a long queue. Lucky to be alive by the time you reach the front. Manufacturing. The very essence of Birmingham. Almost extinct… I’m old enough to have witnessed Brum over nearly 60 years, the ‘mansions’ that where built only 20/30 years ago, Star City and Bullring centre are struggling due to a more aggressive, less cohesive, less civic minded populace that now inhabits our city. Regularly reported Violent incidents and empty units bare witness to this. The massive scale building of appartments on every inner city site, will be mostly slums in 20 years time. I’ve worked in them, build quality low, inhabited by a wide mix of people from all around the world, who don’t mix with each other, recycling rates low for reasons we can only speculate about. Where’s the positives in that?? It kills me to say it, but Manchester has much of the offerings we have and do appear to do things better.Especially on the friendly front.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@anthonyduffy1278 Trust me Anthony you are talking utter rubbish mate, I have lived in Birmingham 69 years and the area arround Digbeth is a building site at the moment making way fo new film studios set up by the producer of Peaky Blinders, a new super football stadium for Birmingham City Football Club, new BBC Film Studios, a series of sky scrapper buildings, the Midland Metro and Birmingham Curzon Street Station,so basically East Side/ Digbeth is a masive building site rejuvenation area plus with in this area is where most of the industry is and delapedsated factories awaiting demolition, there is no more problem with crime than any other big city in the world and hardly any more social problems than any other city again in the world. If you want to see run down areas full of rubbish, decaying buildings then I suggest you visit the big Cities of Italy such as Naples,Milan,Verona and Rome, they are OK arround the tourist sites but in the outskirts are full of rubbish, delapedated buildings and crime, yet like Birmingham the towns arround the Amalfi Coast area where the Holiday Tourism is are beutiful towns as Birmingham is in the outskirts and why is Birmingham so grubby inside the inner ring road, yes because of who live there the Muslim asian community that can't be bothered to clear rubbish up and make those areas into rat infested areas. There is plenty of manufacturing still left in Birmingham and the Bull Ring/ Grand Central Shopping Center is far from Struggling as it is the largest inner city shopping Center in the UK plus Star City and the Fort Shopping Centers are thriving and Birmingham is the greenest City in Europe, so you mate do not sound at all like a Brummie by your mindlest ridiculouse rantings and quoting Manchester make you sound more like a disgruntled Mancunian, I can tell you from experience of working in the City of Manchester and visitig there plus Stockport they are very depressing with parts of the City of Manchester still looking like Coronation Street.

[@hyperquantum3020]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 I know about Birmingham, its my second least favourite Pakistani city, right behind Bradford

[@drd02071993]

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[@Cal_03]

Leave

[@leopardtiger1022]

I don't understand the psychology of the people who cover arms and legs chest with tattoo marks.

[@AbbyandGaz]

It’s just fashion 😂

[@RC-9]

This didn’t age well…. 😬

[@chansons1233]

Mamchester is way better

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Since When is Manchester way better, have you ever visited Birmingham I dought it and yes I have visited and worked in Manchester

[@chriscoughlan5221]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 manc land was horrible last time i was there, 2 years ago!!

[@davidmyers_shorts]

manchesTER is a shithole

[@kwolf2145]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 I'm a guy from London and I would only go to Birmingham to hook up with Birmingham women.

[@Plattlane70]

Best thing don't go there

[@AbbyandGaz]

We like Birmingham ☺️

[@sylviabaxter265]

Birmingham is a dirty city and only for the younger generation I have lived here all my life don’t recognise it anymore plus it is not safe to go there on your own, there are no go areas can’t wait to leave.

[@richardlister3906]

As a Brumie born and bred, I can confirm this is a city is an absolute sh&th0le nowadays!! However I enjoyed your video guys

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Hop you leave Brum very quick indeed

[@richardlister3906]

@@peterwilliamallen1063I did that years ago!!!!