Things to do in Bickenhill

The Bullring is a historic shopping center that befits Birmingham, which is known as the “city of a thousand trades.” Once a market square that ran a busy trade in meat and horses, the Bullring is now a vast retail complex with an ultra-modern design. Admire its sleek architecture, shop in boutiques and enjoy a snack in the food hall.

Warwick Castle began life as a Danish fortress, built in 914 to protect the city of Warwick. It was captured and expanded by William the Conqueror in 1068, and was inhabited by British nobility for the next 900 years. In 1978 it was converted into a museum and is now one of most popular tourist attractions in the region.

Cadbury World opened in 1990 to give the many millions of chocolate lovers all over the world an insight into the magic that goes into making the much-loved confectionary. It is found in Bournville, a suburb of Birmingham some eight kilometres from the centre of the city, and is hugely popular with young and old alike, attracting well over 500,000 visitors every single year.

Visit The Mailbox to browse the shops, grab some lunch or pamper yourself. Formerly a Royal Mail sorting office, it was refurbished and reopened in 1998 as a multipurpose retail and office space. It is home to a wide array of luxury fashion stores, restaurants, beauty salons and a television studio.

On the western side of Centenary Square sits the International Convention Centre, a sleek, modern events complex that befits the ambitions of the U.K.’s growing second city. Particularly large for a centrally located conference venue, the ICC boasts internationally renowned facilities that make it a suitable emblem for the city of Birmingham, which has an official motto of “Forward.” Attend a meeting, take in a performance or simply walk around and admire the scale and style of this unique city landmark.