It's crazy how many people show up in Birmingham without knowing just how much to see and do there is - because there really are tonnes of activities and sights just waiting for you to come visit. Whether you're looking for something close at hand that you can just walk to, or something a little further abroad to visit on a day trip, Birmingham has it all!
Birmingham itself has more than enough things to keep you going back into town all week and still have more to see. There are organised tours you can sign up for or you can just go out and discover it all for yourself. If you're staying with us here at Birmingham Central Backpackers there is even a free walk every Saturday morning.
If you're looking for a more specific type of attraction, we can help you there too. Have a look around the site for more ideas, or just ask at reception.
At the hostel itself, there's even more things to keep you entertained. We have a PlayStation3, an X-Box360 and a Wii - all free for use. We have a pool table and tonnes of boardgames. Heck, we've even got loads of books for you to read.
Oh yeah, and there's over 600 movies and a projector screen.
Then there's our "official" events. Capital definitely necessary.
Sunday - Pub Quiz Night! Gather around to answer some questions and raise a little money for Oxfam. Starts at 8pm. Monday - Movie Marathon Night! Free Pizza and three movies back to back. Is there a theme? See if you can spot it! Starts at 7pm. Tuesday - English Ale and Cider Tasting! Have a try of some specialty ales and ciders - for free! Generally we'll have burgers to go with the drinks. Friday - Disco Night! Have a funky time in our commonroom as we turn on the coloured lights and turn up the music madness. Saturday – Free Walk! Join one of our staff members and other guests for a wander around different parts of the city. Great way to learn your way around, find hidden spots you didn't know existed and get to know some of your fellow travellers. Starts at 9am, duration and destinations differ week to week.
On other nights, you'll want to have a look at our whiteboard to see what's on. It might be a Wii Tournament, or it might be Singstar. It could be Texas Hold-em or Fish & Chips. It could be something completely different! Be assured, though, that there will always be something fun to do.
Apart from those, there are plenty of other things to do. You can pick some movies and have your own non-official movie marathon. You can grab a game and hit the machines. Curl up next to our fire with a good book or some good company.
