A shopping trip in Birmingham!
Located in the centre of England, Birmingham has a population of over 1 million inhabitants (more than 3.6 million live in the greater area). An important portion of its population is composed of people originally from Ireland, Poland, the Caribbean, India and Pakistan which makes Birmingham a multi-cultural city.
Thanks to its rich industrial past and successful reconversion in the sectors of retail sales, high-technology and research and development, Birmingham is currently considered the second most important city in the United Kingdom.
After the Second World War, a portion of the city had to be rebuilt after bombings. The reconstruction period was a chance to restructure the city and to give it a new, more modern image with the building of large zones, for example. A vision for urban development, called the Big City Plan, is currently underway. The project aims to renovate certain urban infrastructures such as the canals and old streets in order to make Birmingham even more attractive from both an economic and touristic point of view.
Take off to discover Birmingham and take advantage of Air France's special offer flights !
Your trip to Birmingham: flight reservations with Air France
Air France's frequent flights make it easy to fly to Birmingham whenever you like!
You can purchase your plane tickets for Birmingham in just a few clicks without leaving your home. You may modify your reservation on the internet and/or add personalized options such as a Siège Plus. Save time on the day of departure and check-in online! Ask our personnel for any additional information at the airport. We want to ensure that your trip to Birmingham goes smoothly.
Birmingham is an ideal destination for a change of scenery.
What to do during your stay in Birmingham? Shopping, visits and discoveries.
Whether you decide to come to Birmingham as a couple, with friends or family, there are many ways to discover the city's history and specificities.
The city of Birmingham is famous for being an ideal shopping destination in England, after London. More than 160 shops await you in the famous shopping centre, the Bullring !
Take advantage of your stay in Birmingham, home of Cadbury chocolate, to visit Cadbury World. Located in Bournville, you will learn all about the history of chocolate and how it is made. Add to that a visit to the underwater universe at the National Sea Life Centre and/or a visit to the Museum of Science and Technology, the Thinktank, for the pleasure of young and old.
Are you an English football fan? How about a guided tour of the Aston Villa FC and Birmingham City FC stadiums?
Finally, if you are looking for somewhere to get away from the hustle and bustle, take a walk in Birmingham's botanical gardens (Edgbaston, Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens and Sutton Park).
As you can see, Birmingham is the perfect destination to spend a few days in the United Kingdom!