Shirley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Shirley Hotel Deals
Redwings Lodge Solihull
You always stay at the same hotel every year because we like the friending us of the staff to help from the staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Shirley
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
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.
Selly Oak
Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Edgbaston Stadium.
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.
Chinese Quarter
Chinese Quarter is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Birmingham Hippodrome and The Arcadian while in the area.
