Great Places To Visit In Birmingham
Posted 08 November 2023
Written by Britannia Web Team 
Britannia has over 60 hotels spread throughout the UK, three of which are located in and around Birmingham and Coventry. Out hotels allow you to take trips, holidays and long weekend breaks closer to home, knowing that you have a clean, comfy bed waiting for you after a day of exploring. If you are unsure of what to get up to whilst in the Midlands, here are a few options for the whole family.
Jephson Gardens
Jephson Gardens is a stunning Victorian Park in the centre of Leamington Spa, just outside Birmingham and Coventry. The gardens are filled with colourful flowerbeds and remarkable sculptures, inviting the public to engage with them.
The garden also has a Glasshouse, built in 2003. Inside is an array of tropical foliage, as well as a goldfish pond and observation beehive.
Jephson Gardens is the ideal place to visit for a relaxing walk, family picnic or just getting closer to nature. It is a short drive away from Britannia Hotel Coventry, allowing you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and reconnect with the greenery around us.
Location: Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA
Where to stay: 22-minute drive from Britannia Hotel Coventry
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Named after Sir Alfred Herbert, a local industrialist, the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum holds stories and exhibits from generations past, mainly surrounding Coventry. There are several historical archives relating to Coventry's history beginning in the 1500s.
In additional to the gallery's display, which is subject to change frequently, there are also an array of amazing events and interactive workshops for family groups and adults. The workshops can include a range of activities from acrylic painting to stop-motion classes and creating a dialogue dissecting art.
Location: Jordan WI, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Where to stay: 12-minute drive from Royal Court Hotel Coventry
Phat Buns
Founded in 2019, Phat Buns has taken the burger world by storm. With already seven locations across the UK and two more on the way, there is no stopping them! Phat Buns is the ultimate burger and chicken wing stop, with all day breakfast burgers to bao buns, loaded chips and so much more.
Britannia Hotel Coventry has its own amazing restaurant and bar, however, if you would like to explore food within the city, then this is the place to visit. It is a staple place to stop when in Coventry, and once you have conquered this location, why not visit the other six stops?
Location: 27 Cross Cheaping, Coventry, CV1 1HF
Where to stay: 4-minute walk from Britannia Hotel Coventry
Cadbury World
Cadbury World welcomes all chocolate lovers to its doors. Here you can see how all your favourite chocolate bars are made, take a walk down memory lane and see almost 2,000 bits of Cadbury memorabilia going back as far as the 1800s and even try you hand at chocolate moulding and design. Could you be the next Cadbury chocolate master?
You can even join Freddo and his friends as they whisk you away on a 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema ride. Sitting in motion seats, you have a front row seat to the most exciting trip of the year, taking a dive into liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk, riding in the Cadbury Creme Egg airship and trying to hold on as you ride the Crunchie Rollercoaster.
This is a magical experience that the whole family can enjoy. Why not stay for afternoon tea and partake in the wonderful character dining experience on offer too?
Location: 69 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1JR
Where to stay: 23-minute drive from Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa