The West Midlands’ city of Birmingham is Britain’s second largest city and one of the most populous outside of London. A truly happening city, where tradition blends seamlessly with the modern, Birmingham lies a little over 200 km from London. Beautifully restored Victorian buildings and statues, insightful museums and galleries, swanky shopping areas, landmarks, exotic restaurants, open spaces and parks, picturesque canals alongside legacies of the industrial era like the Jewellery Quarter are just a slice of what you can expect in this metropolitan borough. Hence, sightseeing is a major part of the itinerary of tourists looking for different things to do in Birmingham. Being the fourth most visited city by foreign tourists in the United Kingdom, Birmingham is well connected by domestic and international flights. Given its central location, the city is also a major transport hub and has a robust system of public transport including motorway, rail and canal networks that make it easy for tourists to explore Birmingham. The best time to visit Birmingham is between April and October. Irrespective of the time of your visit, here’s a must-do list: