Brannigan's
Very popular live entertainment venue (nightclub) located within Birmingham's city centre. Younger, 20-something's crowd is typical.
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Types:
- Nightclub
Edgbaston Reservoir and walkway
This 70-acre reservoir/park is a popular spot for water-related activities including wind surfing and fishing. A 1.75-mile path encircles most of the water (a dam prevents a complete loop) providing a convenient jogging or walking route. Currently no public toilets are onsite.
Types:
- Outdoor park
Fiddle and Bone
Members of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra provide live entertainment at this lively and popular establishment for a more "mature" crowd. Food and alcohol also served.
Types:
- Music - Live
Lickey Hills Golf Course
Known as one of the more picturesque golf courses in the midlands, Lickey Hills is a public 18, with wooded fairways and challenging greens. Length is shorter than typical American courses (5800 yards), but accuracy is key.
Types:
- Golf
Sutton Park
At 2400 acres, Sutton is Birmingham's largest park and was recently designated a National Nature Reserve by English Nature. It is located only 6 miles (10K) outside of the city. Walkers, joggers, cyclists, horse riders, anglers and sailors are among the outdoor enthusiasts seen here.
Types:
- Outdoor park
Tamworth Snowdome
Now this is a unique athletic-minded activity! Where else can you head indoors and ski, snowboard, tube, and/or sled on real snow throughout the year? Snowdome's almost quarter-mile slope is incredibly useful for beginners, kids and anyone looking for some unique fun.
Types:
- Indoor Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing
Ten Pin
A few miles outside of Birmingham's city centre, Ten Pin features 22 lanes, 15 American pool tables, cosmic bowling and other amusements. It's open till midnight throughout the week (1am Fri/Sat). See the website for more details.
Types:
- Bowling
West Midlands Karting
This isn't your typical 15mph go-karting experience. The karts are fast, the course is challenging and drivers must sit through a class before getting behind the wheel. Still, "arrive and drive" opportunities are available where you don't need reservations.
Types:
- Karting/Carting