Birmingham airport Local Attractions

Birmingham NEC Arena

Your visit to Birmingham Airport may coincide with an event being held at the NEC. Through the year many high-profile shows take place such as the Motorshow, Horse of the Year Show and many music concerts, plus of course a whole host of other events. Totalling 20 halls the Birmingham NEC it is the biggest exhibition centre in the UK. Before leaving for the airport why not find out what is on when you visit, it may be just what you are interested in!

NEC Birmingham
Birmingham
B40 1NT

Tel. 0870 730 0196
email: cs.boxoffice@necgroup.co.uk

Approximate distance/time from Birmingham Airport: 2 miles, 8 minutes

Birmingham Shopping Centre (Bullring)

Birmingham's newest shopping centre awaits you. With a floor-space equivalent to 26 football pitches there is sure to be a shop for you. Costing over £500m to build and with over 3,200 car parking spaces, improved public transport and a wonderful mix of historic and contemporary architecture there can be no better place to unwind from the stresses of the airport, and indulge in a little retail therapy.

Tel: 0121 632 1500
e-mail: enquiries@bullring.co.uk

Approximate distance/time from Birmingham Airport: 9.3 miles, 23 minutes

The National Sea Life Centre - Birmingham

The UK's first inland aquarium centre featuring thousands of exotic creatures will awe and amaze anyone visiting. Complementing the stunning displays is a 360 degree glass tunnel in which you can walk, whilst tropical sea creatures swim around you. Whether you are an adult or child all will love this exploration of life under our seas.

The Water's Edge,
Brindleyplace,
Birmingham,
B1 2HS

Tel: (24 hour information) 0121 633 4700, (switchboard) 0121 643 6777
Opening hours : open daily from 10:00 (closing times can vary - call to check before visiting)

email: slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz

Approximate distance/time from Birmingham Airport: 11.1 miles, 24 minutes