Q: Is Birmingham family friendly?

Looking for things to do with the kids in Birmingham ? We’ve got you covered! The National SEA LIFE Centre is one of the most popular family attractions in Birmingham, and visiting Cadbury World is a must for little ones and chocolate lovers alike thanks to its mix of interactive displays and rides. The whole family will love the Thinktank Museum and if you’re visiting Birmingham on a budget, there’s plenty of outdoor spaces like Cannon Hill Park to enjoy.

Question 1

What’s the most famous thing about Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

Birmingham is famous for its miles of canals, for being the setting of Peaky Blinders and for being home to popular places like the Jewellery Quarter and the Black Country Living Museum. It’s also famous as the birthplace of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and fans won’t want to missing visiting the Black Sabbath Bench on Broad Street during city breaks in Birmingham.

Question 2

Is Birmingham worth visiting?

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From canals and waterways to museums and attractions like the O2 Academy Birmingham, there’s so much to see on weekends in Birmingham! There’s the Thinktank Museum, which explores science and technology with hands-on exhibits, the Birmingham Hippodrome and the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre, to name just a few places to visit. Plus, literature lovers won’t want to miss exploring Moseley Bog, a beautiful forest said to have inspired Tolkien when he wrote The Lord of the Rings!

Question 3

Is Birmingham family friendly?

Accepted Answer

Looking for things to do with the kids in Birmingham? We’ve got you covered! The National SEA LIFE Centre is one of the most popular family attractions in Birmingham, and visiting Cadbury World is a must for little ones and chocolate lovers alike thanks to its mix of interactive displays and rides. The whole family will love the Thinktank Museum and if you’re visiting Birmingham on a budget, there’s plenty of outdoor spaces like Cannon Hill Park to enjoy.

Question 4

How many airports are in Birmingham?

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Just one – Birmingham Airport (BHX), formerly known as Birmingham International Airport. You’ll find great value Birmingham hotels like our Birmingham NEC Airport hotel just a five-minute drive away, convenient for stopovers before or after flights from Birmingham Airport terminals.

Question 5

What places are like Birmingham?

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If you’re looking to explore other places like Birmingham, check out our hotels in Leicester, Coventry, Worcester, Wolverhampton and Sheffield.

Question 6

How can I spend a day in Birmingham?

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Days out in Birmingham wouldn’t be complete without visiting popular places like the Canal Quarter and the Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre, but for football fans, a trip to Villa Park is a must. The home of Aston Villa FC is just a short drive north of Birmingham, so we’d recommend either getting tickets to an Aston Villa match or enjoying a stadium tour. Plus, just a short walk away through Aston Park you’ll find Aston Hall, one of the world’s best preserved Jacobean mansions full of fascinating historical curiosities!

Question 7

Is Birmingham a walkable city?

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Yes, and on foot is arguably the best way to discover all the best attractions on Birmingham city breaks. Download Birmingham’s Walk Run Cycle app to find some of the city’s best routes, and local guides offer informative Birmingham walking tours – get your bearings while learning more about famous areas like Jewellery Quarter!

Question 8

What is the popular street in Birmingham?

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Birmingham New Street! With the modern Bullring & Grand Central at one end and the historic Victoria Square, Town Hall and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery at the other, it’s easy to see why this is one of the busiest streets in Birmingham.

Question 9

What is the name of the main shopping centre in Birmingham?

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It’s all about the Bullring & Grand Central when you fancy shopping in Birmingham! One of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, the Bullring is home to everything from high street stores and boutique outlets to fun leisure activities and places to eat. There’s also the Mailbox Shopping Centre, which offers a variety of designer stores – BBC Birmingham is based there too, and you can book onto a tour of the studio!

Question 10

What’s worth seeing in Birmingham?

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When you’re sightseeing in Birmingham, don’t miss out on visiting Birmingham Town Hall – this Grade I listed building in Victoria Square hosts all kinds of live music performances right in the heart of the city! There’s also the O2 Academy, which has a capacity of over 3000 and has welcomed acts like Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Katy Perry. These are just two of many great entertainment venues close to our Premier Inn hotels in Birmingham, and there’s so much more to discover throughout your stay.

Question 11

What’s the difference between Flex, Semi-Flex, Advance, Standard and Non-Flex rates?

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Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Question 12

What time is check-in and checkout?

Accepted Answer

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels.

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location.

Question 13

Can I check in early?

Accepted Answer

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location.

Question 14

What is Premier Inn CleanProtect™?

Accepted Answer

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind.

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Question 15

What facilities are provided for customers with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access.

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Question 16

Can I bring my pet to a Premier Inn hotel?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.

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