Birmingham

The Locals Choice - The Black Country Museum (in Dudley 6 miles North West of Birmingham) The Black Country Museum is a open air museum based mainly in the 1920's & 30's. They have working trams, trolley buses, vintage cars & lorries; a narrow boat trip on the canal that enters the Dudley canal caverns. There are old-fashioned shops open for business & other examples of traders with all the fixtures & fittings of the early industrial era with actors in costumes of the time.

During the day

	Cadbury World Found in Bournville, a short train ride from Birmingham city centre, Cadbury World is the place to be if you love all things chocolaty. The tour gives a history of the Cadbury company & gives a insight into the art of making chocolate. The best bit is at the end of the tour where you can also sample freshly made chocolate Mm-mm.
The Bull Ring The Bull Ring Shopping Centre is the in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. With over 160 shops, you can shop 'til you drop! If the Bull Ring doesn't have enough shops, there are plenty in the centre and the indoor markets, which have a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, meat and other items.
	National Sea Life Centre A short walk from the city centre, the National Sea Life Centre houses a variety of sea and fresh water creatures. Along with watching the otters you can visit the one million litre tank containing green sea turtles, reef sharks & tropical fish of all different varieties. Not the sight you would expect in the centre of the country but is a wonderful half day out.

In the evening

	Music and Theatre Although not only open in the evenings the Symphony Hall and Repertory Theatre can both be found just off Brindley Place. Providing a variety of music and theatre, these are both worth a visit, but we would suggest booking before you come to avoid disappointment.
The Silver Screen Birmingham has several cinemas across the city. In the centre you can find an Odeon cinema. At the far end of Broad Street there is a Cineworld cinema and the AMC cinema. At Millennium point, you will also find an IMAX theatre showing various films throughout the year.
Party All Night Long Air - A 1550 capacity nightclub situated on Heath Mill Lane. Here you will find predominantly trance music, in a contemporary and funky venue. Barracuda - If RnB and Garage is your thing, get yourself down to Barracuda, situated on Hurst street. Open since 2002, it's the heart of Urban Birmingham. DV8 - If you're looking for Birmingham's premier gay bar? Look no further than DV8. on Lower Essex Street. With music ranging from hard dance to chill out, there should be more than enough to cover your taste. The Factory Club - Formerly known as Medicine, it is THE place to be if Electro Beats and Leftfield sounds float your boat. They can be found in The Custard Factory in Digbeth.