By air Birmingham Airport(10mins by train)• More than 50 airlines• Over 145 destinations Alternative air:• East Midlands Airport

(45mins)• London Heathrow Airport

(1hr 45mins)

By train• From London Euston

(84mins)• From Marylebone

(90mins)

With one of the youngest populations in Europe, Birmingham is a dynamic, creative city which is constantly evolving. As the UK’s natural meeting place, the city is also a crossroads for culture and diverse cultural influences are easy to spot everywhere in the city. Birmingham’s endless energy springs from the fresh-thinking and innovation that drives it as a leading lifestyle and business destination.

The city is purpose built for successful events with truly world-class facilities, an international airport, a vast choice of quality hotel accommodation and a compelling lifestyle offer. Located at the heart of England, Birmingham lies at the centre of the UK’s road and rail networks, enabling easy access to the rest of the UK.

With six Michelin-starred restaurants, more than any other English city outside London, and 30 worldwide cuisines served in restaurants and street food events across the city, there is something to suit every taste. And to relax and unwind, delegates have a huge selection of bars and clubs, from canalside bars to rooftop vistas and bustling clubs. With everything from the world’s largest pre-Raphaelite art collection, exciting attractions and world-class sporting events to the internationally renowned Royal Ballet and symphony orchestra, delegates’ time in Birmingham will be very well spent.

Economic/Academic strengths• 15 Universities within a one hour drive of

the city produce strong cohorts focussed on Life Sciences, ITEC, BPFS, Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing.

• The Life Sciences Sector has an internationally recognised clinical academic community and over 600 medical technology companies. Centres of excellence include the Institute of Translational Medicine and a world-class clinical research facility.

• Birmingham’s ITEC industry is one of the largest tech clusters in the UK. Centres of excellence include Aston University (CSRG) and University of Birmingham (CERCIA).

• Earning titles such as City of a Thousand Trades Greater Birmingham is home to over 6,335 advanced engineering companies. Six universities continue to build on the area’s engineering heritage, with particular strengths in automotive, aerospace technologies and manufacturing.

Social programme ideas• Located in the heart of the city centre,

52 and 54 Inge Street are two of the eleven small houses that make up Birmingham’s last surviving courtyard of industrial working-class Back to Back houses.

• Discover the secret of the world famous chocolate brand at Cadbury World and create your own unique product.

• The historic Jewellery Quarter & Museum has over 400 independent specialists and workshops where 40% of British jewellery is created.

• Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery boasts the world’s largest collection of pre-Raphaelite art as well as world-class permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Where to stay5★★ Hotel rooms -

4★★ Hotel rooms 4722

3★★ Hotel rooms 4802

Budget hotel rooms (1★ 2★) 2837

B&B rooms 379

Self catering rooms 3560

Serviced apartment rooms 1910

University/college rooms 12,674

BirminghamHOLD YOUR BUSINESS EVENT IN

Birmingham city centre - Selfridges

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The ICC, Birmingham Town Hall Aston Villa FC

Conference & Event venues n Residential n Academic venue n Non-residential

Venue Bedrooms Capacity Capacity Meeting Location Distance from city (theatre) (banquet) rooms (miles)ICC Birmingham - 3000 3000 20 City Centre -Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel 790 2000 1440 33 Solihull 9New Bingley Hall - 2000 1400 4 City Centre -Symphony Hall - 2000 450 5 City Centre -The Alexandra Theatre - 1300 - 3 City Centre -venuebirmingham 900 1000 480 30 City Centre -Birmingham Town Hall - 910 300 4 City Centre -Birmingham Repertory Theatre - 824 120 8 City Centre -Edgbaston Stadium - 800 700 40 Edgbaston 4The Clarendon Suites - 800 550 19 Edgbaston 2Clarion Collection Hotel 73 800 500 0 Edgbaston 3The Centennial Centre - 750 550 2 Edgbaston 1The NEC - 720 500 33 Solihull 8St Johns Hotel 180 700 700 13 Solihull 8Aston Villa Football Club - 700 652 14 Aston 3Hampton by Hilton (Birmingham City) 210 700 600 11 City Centre -Conference Aston 962 650 200 104 City centre -Holiday Inn Birmingham City 241 600 430 13 City Centre -Renewal Centre - 550 400 7 Solihull 9Adrian Boult Hall - 520 40 12 City Centre -Macdonald Burlington Hotel 112 500 400 16 City Centre -Drayton Manor Park & Hotel 150 500 300 6 Tamworth 13Cranmore Park - 500 120 12 Solihull 8Birmingham Botanical Gardens - 400 432 4 City Centre -The Belfry 324 400 300 10 Sutton Coldfield 12Thinktank - 350 300 6 City centre 1Birmingham City Football Club - 350 200 27 Garrison 2Barber Institute of Fine Arts - 345 - - Edgbaston 4The Crescent Theatre - 301 - 4 City Centre -Crowne Plaza Birmingham 312 300 190 12 City Centre -Jury’s Inn 445 275 200 20 city centre -Hyatt Regency 319 240 200 8 city centre -

Meet Birmingham services Free of charge services include:• Accommodation booking service (allocation of bedrooms and real time online booking service).• Venue location.• Social programme planning assistance.• Event support package including dedicated event

microsites, maps, discount vouchers, PR support, marketing resources, advice and assistance.

Further information VisitEngland www.visitengland.com/business

Meet Birmingham www.meetbirmingham.com

Visit Birmingham www.visitbirmingham.com

Birmingham Airport www.birminghamairport.co.uk

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