A guide to living in Birmingham
Birmingham has vibrant art, music and culinary scenes and is home to many celebrated institutions. These include the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
Birmingham is also home to Europe’s largest leisure and entertainment complex ‘Star City’. Here, you can enjoy a cinema, golf complex, bowling, football centre and many international restaurants, all under one roof.
Shopping
The famous Bullring and Grand Central shopping destination is situated in Birmingham, with over 200 shops including a huge Selfridges.
Prefer shopping on a smaller scale? Then explore the independent shops in Digbeth, recently named the Coolest Neighbourhood in Britain by the Sunday Times.
The ‘Balti Triangle’ area also has many shops selling the finest of South Asian fashion at affordable prices. So, whether looking for a new sari or shalwar kameez, you will have ample choice.