Shirley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Villa Park
Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.
National Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
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.
International Convention Centre
Remarkably elegant and extremely well-equipped, Birmingham’s most ambitious venue hosts more than 350 different events every year.
Cadbury World
Savour sweet delights and learn about the history of one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world.
Activities
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket
SEA LIFE Birmingham & Cadbury World Combo Ticket
Our pick of the best Shirley Hotel Deals
Redwings Lodge Solihull
Parking easy
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Everything friendly staff clean room
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Clean room, friendly and professional staff and excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Malmaison Birmingham
Lovely stay . Beautiful hotel and the most comfortable beds
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre
Lovely hotel in the middle of the city. For a one night stop over it had everything I needed. Basic, clean with friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Spotlessly clean, great location. The price is very reasonable for the comfort and level of attentiveness at the hotel. We ate on site and the food was excellent, we ordered late night room service as well which was prompt and high quality.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Moseley
The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.
Sheldon
Sheldon is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Birmingham area, you might plan a trip to Blue Ice Solihull Rink or Elmdon Park.
Bournville
Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.
Digbeth
Bars, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Digbeth. Check out Hurst Street or Shopping District while you're exploring the area.
Marston Green
Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Marston Green is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like bp pulse LIVE and Resorts World Birmingham, and jump on the metro at Air Rail Link Tram Stop to get around the city.
