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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Birmingham: Victorian Canals and Modern-Day Birmingham Tour
Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sheldon
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Fantastic location and great room
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Hotel was clean and conveniently located for an overnight stay after the show that we went to see at bpPulse arena. Free parking was a massive plus. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Breakfast selection was good but our group could not sit together, there were only 6 of us, as the staff were trying to close down a section of the restaurant for cleaning. We ended up on 3 separate tables, not very customer centric.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
Lovely clean accessible room. Only issue was the distance from reception - this is a big place. Ok for me in a wheelchair but problematic for my partner who struggles to walk with a stick. Useful to have the underground parking on site. Loved loved loved the location which is amongst the shops. Highly ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Malmaison Birmingham
Great hotel in city centre
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025
Aparthotel Birmingham
Have stayed here plenty of times and Is always a good location and stay weather
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sheldon
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.
Acocks Green
While visiting Acocks Green, you might make a stop by sights like Acocks Green Bowl and Megazone.
Shirley
Shirley might not have many top sights, but Touchwood Shopping Center and Edgbaston Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coleshill
Visitors to Coleshill appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Maxstoke Park Golf Club and bp pulse LIVE might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Eastside
Eastside is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum or O2 Institute.
