Immersion in the History of Birmingham

The house where Shakespeare was born and lived in his youth with his family still stands on Henley Street. Inside there are presented relics from the life of the poet. The house has not changed, the only thing that was pulled down are two other neighboring houses adjacent to it, because of the danger of fire.
The floor in the building is the real one, the genius himself walked along it. This floor is more than 3 centuries old.
Booking online is recommended, particularly during busy periods such as weekends.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00.

The heart of the English town is Victoria Square, its name received recently in 1901, when established a monument to the English Queen Victoria. The largest buildings of the majestic area is the Town Hall and the building of the City Council.
At the end of the 20th century there was a lively traffic interchange. Only in 1992, the city authorities decided to make this place comfortable for pedestrians.

On this square, the Church of St. Martin is located. This is a fairly young building, it was built on the site of the old, only in 1873, and its appearance is the result of the Victorian Gothic fashion. The church is functional, the time of worships varies. During the worships, tourists are not allowed to visit the building. Admission is free.
Bull Ring Square is an old place, it is one of the oldest market squares in the city. Once, bulls were slaughtered and cattle were sold on this square, that is how appeared the name of the place.

Here you can try some good bacon cheeseburgers, pickled cabbage and glazed bacon. Many guests come here to order tasty cooked donuts, brioches and cheesecake. Enjoy a delicious meal on the terrace. Most visitors say that the staff is energetic. Amazing service is a big plus of this place.
Open Hours: Wednesday: 17:00-22:00 Thursday - Saturday: 12:00-22:00 Sunday: 12:00-19:00.

For the first time, institutions opened in 1885 and until 1946 existed only on donations from patrons. Only after the war, the organizers of the expositions managed to attract the attention of the authorities to their meetings, and now the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery receive the support of the city administration.
Today, the museum has more than 40 galleries, each of those invites you on a journey through the milestones of world history and culture. Ancient India and Latin America, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt.
Open Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00.

Construction of Aston Hall began in 1618, and lasted as much as 17 years. In 1643, after the attack of the Parliamentary army, the building was badly damaged, and a lot of the damage is still visible here. Aston Hall is a full-fledged museum. In 1878, a collection of art works was transported here, and the Museum of Weapons moved here.
In 1930, the building was restored and turned into a full-fledged museum in which tourists can see pieces of furniture, textiles, some paintings of those times, as well as enjoy the atmosphere of the 17th century.
All visitors are recommended to pre-book a timed ticket, particularly at busy times.
Open Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00-16:00.

Great Western shopping arcade is one of the most popular and historic shopping centers in Birmingham. They were built in 1876 as a picturesque temple in the Victorian architectural style. Currently they are on the Grade II list of the best monuments.
Here you can find a wide selection variety of high quality retail products.

At Purnells, you can taste British and French cuisine. The wine list is very diverse here. Many visitors of the restaurant often order delicious chocolate frappé. In this place, you will like the excellent interior and cozy atmosphere.
Creative cuisine, beautifully decorated dishes, attentive staff, but most of all you will be interested in a wonderful combination of tastes. Note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday.
You are strongly advised to book a table in advance.

Tomorrow you will visit the magnificent abbey, which will not leave you without new impressions. You will go to the botanical garden with incredible instances of plants. Besides, you will visit the cathedral with incredible architecture and see the estate with beautiful gardens.