Great Barr Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Bullring & Grand Central
An ultra-modern complex, this shopping destination is built on the site of a centuries-old marketplace, continuing Birmingham’s tradition of commerce and ambition.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Broad Street
During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.
University of Birmingham
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Great Barr Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Great staff and amenities. Location was great too
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Lovely modern hotel, clean and great location.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Staff very helpful, even though we only had the bar food, it was excellent.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Huge room and very comfortable
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG
Friendly staff. Large, clean rooms. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Conference Aston Hotel - Birmingham City
Pleasant welcome from staff. Room was small and basic but clean. Suffered a bit of noise from my neighbour with a TV turned up loud or wall paper thin or bit of both. Soap dispenser was empty. Good for the price.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Great Barr
Aston
While Aston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Villa Park and Birmingham Science Park Aston.
Jewellery Quarter
Shopping, restaurants and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Jewellery Quarter. Sights like Chamberlain Clock and TeamSport Indoor Karting Gosport are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Birmingham area at Jewellery Quarter Tram Stop.
Colmore Business District
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Colmore Business District. Top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bull Street Station or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Convention Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Convention Quarter. Check out top attractions like Symphony Hall and Industry and Genius, and jump on the metro at Library Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Birmingham City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Birmingham City Centre. Check out top attractions like Birmingham Cathedral and Victoria Square, and jump on the metro at Grand Central Tram Stop or Corporation Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Westside
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Westside. Check out top attractions like Broad Street and National SEA LIFE Centre, and jump on the metro at Five Ways Tram Stop or Brindley Place Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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