Exhibitions & Conferences
The NEC is the busiest exhibition centre in Europe, hosting over 160 consumer and trade events and over 500 conferences and special events. The NEC is a short 15-minute walk from the airport via the Air-Rail Link and Birmingham International Station.
Stratford and Shakespeare
Birmingham is the closest airport to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. From the airport it is only a 30-minute drive to Stratford, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
Food
Birmingham is the home of the Balti, created in the Sparkbrook area of the city in the 1970s. Birmingham now has three Michelin-starred restaurants and the food culture of the city is very diverse, reflecting the ethnic mix of the city.
Arts and Culture
Birmingham has a thriving cultural scene, from grassroots cutting-edge festivals such as Artsfest to global cultural assets such as Symphony Hall and the CBSO.