Whether you are visiting your new university or viewing the gorgeous student accommodation available, a trip to your new city and home should never go to waste! Thankfully, Birmingham is an incredibly vibrant and bustling city. Here is our Birmingham student bucket list, so you can take advantage of every opportunity this city offers.
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Around 80,000 students live in Birmingham, with almost 40% of the city's entire population being age 25 or younger. It is home to a delightful range of trendy cafes and restaurants, and is rich with artistic, cultural and historical landmarks.
Fun fact:
Birmingham hosts over 50 festivals every year, including film, music, theatre and literature.
Places to visit
Activities for families
If you are visiting Birmingham with your family this summer, a brilliant checklist of activities are available!
For younger siblings, visit Cadbury World for an introduction to the creation of your favourite treats! A donkey sanctuary is also available to visit at Sutton Park!
For the young adults, visit Escape Live Birmingham to experience an escape room with a theme of your choosing. If you fancy something more relaxed, try out Ghetto Golf, a mini golf experience overflowing with immersive one-of-a-kind art.
Culture
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, home to the worlds largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, is unfortunately currently closed until 2024. As an alternative, visit the the incredible Ikon Gallery, which you can enter and explore completely free of charge!
If you are a music student, the Symphony Hall will be one of your most beloved places while studying in Birmingham. If you are preparing to visit the University of Birmingham's open days on June 23-24, 2023, note that The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) will be performing live at Symphony Hall at 3:00PM, June 24! Tickets for this event are free of charge.
For those intrigued by the sciences, make your way to Birmingham Open Media, a centre for exhibitions combining art, technology and science. Their aim is to explore how technology can be used as a tool for change, and in helping disadvantaged communities.
Fun fact:
Birmingham is home to the largest public library in the United Kingdom, offering an extensive range of services and recourses to help with your studies.
Food and Drink
You are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to food in Birmingham. Visit the infamous Balti Triangle, located along Ladypool Road, for some of the best curry you will ever have! Alternatively, students also rave about Birmingham's hidden gems. Emma's Pantry cooks terrific Caribbean food. Mr Egg offers Chinese street food, YouTube's viral fluffy pancakes, and of course bubble tea!
If you're planning a trip with your friends, make sure not to miss out on Birmingham's nightlife! Explore the pubs around Digbeth, or along the canal for a more scenic view. Students recommend The Alchemist and Dirty Martini if you are looking for somewhere a little more fancy.
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What else would you add to our Birmingham bucket list?
