How to spend top weekend in Birmingham - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

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Visit the National Sea Life Centre and Feed Piranhas

National Sea Life Centre operates in Birmingham. It is open to the public every day except Christmas and other holidays. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and to 18:00 on weekends. Various representatives of marine fauna live in large aquariums here. The entrance ticket costs £ 10. You can become a guest of the underwater world, walking through a completely transparent tunnel.
The local residents follow a mass of interesting traditions and customs, many of which may seem quite original to travellers, while others can simply cause confusion. For example, opposite … Open
The view is 360 degrees in it. You will have the feeling that you are underwater. Numerous sea creatures will swim around you. You will see turtles, lobsters, octopuses, seahorses, jellyfish, stingrays, starfish, crabs, otters and even sharks. There is also an "Ice Adventure" pavilion here. Penguins live in it. You will also admire them.
If you want, you can watch an interesting movie in 4D format. It will allow you to feel the presence on the beach. You will feel the breeze, salt splashes and the smell of algae. There is another unusual attraction for brave visitors at the National Sea Life Centre. If you consider yourself brave, then you will be given the opportunity to test your nerves for strength, feeding ferocious piranhas. You will definitely feel the thrill! Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Birmingham will be surely loved by fans of exciting excursions. This city has retained a great number of interesting monuments and historical sites that keep curious travellers amazed. The … Open

Exciting Boat Tour of the City Canals

The city of Birmingham is built on wide canals. Their length is 56 kilometers. You will be able to take a water tour through them. You will be able to see the city's sights from a new angle. You will Board a large motorboat or a boat designed for 2 people near the multifunctional complex Cube. This will be the beginning of your leisurely journey through the Birmingham Canals. You will enjoy the city center and other areas.
Old Royal Birmingham If you want, you can use the services of a guide. He will accompany you during a trip through the canals. He will tell in detail about the history of Birmingham and all the monuments. You can also take a scenic trip to other cities. You will need to rent a flat-bottomed barge for this.
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Race on the Karts

If you love racing cars, you can go karting while on holiday in Birmingham. The karts reach speeds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. Therefore, an increase of adrenaline levels in the blood is provided to you! A dedicated Teamworks center is open in the city for such sports. It is located at the address 202 Fazeley Street. You will choose the route corresponding to the level of your preparation. You can also rent a race car. You will pay from £ 20 to £ 30.
St Chads Cathedral You can also visit the exhibition complex of the National Exhibition Centre. Professional athletes put on a show every year in mid-January here. They demonstrate their abilities in the driving of racing cars. The show is called Autosport International. You will get the opportunity to take part in the race on the kart track here. It is held among non-professionals. You will also have the opportunity to practice using the racing simulator. It is very realistic.
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Bird Watching from the Observation Deck

You will explore architectural monuments and visit famous places during your holiday in Birmingham. If you want, you can see wildlife. You should visit the picturesque Sandwell Valley Park for this. It is a nature reserve. The park is located on the North-East of Sandwell Valley Country Park. A hedgerow surrounds it.
St. Philips Cathedral Ducks, geese, lapwings, and swans, as well as birds on the verge of extinction, live here. If you want, the park staff will teach you how to care for them. There is also a lake in the reserve. The observation deck is located on its picturesque shore. You can take a camera or binoculars and climb it. You can look at the birds and admire the beauty of nature from the height. These are forests, meadows and two farms that are opened to visitors.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Birmingham
♥   Restaurant 'Turners @ 69' Birmingham. Type - Modern British. 4.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Andy Waters' Birmingham. Type - Traditional British. 12.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Peel’s' Hampton in Arden. Type - Creative British. 14.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Forest' Dorridge. Type - Modern British. 15.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Queens' Belbroughton. Type - Traditional British. 18.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Birmingham
♥   Castle 'Dudley Castle Dudley' , 13.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Maxstoke Castle' , 15 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Tamworth Castle' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Stourton Castle' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Astley Castle' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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