CITY GUIDE TO BIRMINGHAM

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is Britain’s second largest city and more than 200 years ago, Birmingham was the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Birmingham is known for its great food with five Michelin starred restaurants - more than anywhere else outside of London! You can spend your days walking around Birmingham’s beautiful canal network where you can find hidden gems around the city. If you like your music, then you’re in luck as Birmingham has many wonderful independent music venues where you can attend regular concerts and gigs. There is so much to do in the city of Birmingham from a day of shopping, visiting the museums, and watching some great sport.

Our Campus

Our Birmingham campus has a great location on Colmore Row, Birmingham’s business district. Our campus is close to the main train station, New Street or Snow Hill.

Louisa Ryland House

44 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3PL We have excellent teaching facilities and an experienced faculty that compliments our cosy, intimate campus that is geared towards learning and employment.

Transport

Trains

New Street Station is less than a 5-minute walk away from the campus. There are many shops and food outlets located in and around the station. Station Street, Birmingham, B2 4QA

Moor Street Station is less than 10 minutes away from campus, located behind the Bullring. Moor Street, Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B4 7UL

Snow Hill station can be found on the historic Colmore Row. You can reach campus in around 10 minutes from this station. 7 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ

Buses

Birmingham has a great bus network that can get you around Birmingham.

Coach

Birmingham Coach Station can be found in Digbeth and offers options for travel around the UK.

Mill Lane, Birmingham, B5 6DD

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Trams

Birmingham has a tram network that can link you to Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport. The closest stop to the campus is New Street.

West Midlands Metro

Top Tips:

· Network West Midlands: Obtain a letter from student services of proof as a student to get cheaper term pass via nxbus app.

· Gain a 16-25 OR 26-30 Railcard. For £30 save 1/3 on most rail fares to travel across Britain for a year.

Taxis

  • Seven Sevens Taxi Service

Tel: 0121 777 7777

  • Taxis can be pre-ordered via the following apps
Bolt
Uber