9 Things You Should Know About Being Indo Brummie

1. Is it just Bullring?

Oh, well, it’s the second largest city in the UK. So, you know, just a larger canal network than Venice, railways, more parks than any other European city, it’s the birthplace of the football league, industrial revolution, steam engine invention, world famous art galleries, music venues, the factories that built the Spitfires in the War, cadbury chocolate factory and chocolate fun parks… etc, etc.

2. Can I find Halal Foods?

Absolutely Yes, there are many food outlet that serve halal meat and foods, from Pizza, Chicken Roast/Fried. You can also try delicious vegetarian foods and Fish ‘n Chips.

3. Where is Mosque?

So many mosques in Birmingham, something you can’t find in any other UK region. Tips: Check Google Maps use keywords Masjid or Mosque

4. Does it always rain in Birmingham?

Yes, funnily enough. It’s a private island with it’s own weather that’s completely different to anywhere else in the UK…

5. I’ve changed trains at New Street before. It was so confusing.

Yeah, know the fact: New Street is the eighth busiest railway station in the UK and the busiest outside London, with 34.7 million passenger entries and exits between April 2013 and March 2014. It is also the busiest interchange station outside London, with over 5.1 million passengers changing trains at the station annually.

6. What is Black Country?

The Black Country might have earned its name from its history as the original home of British heavy industry and manufacturing, when those days the air polution is so bad, dust and smog make the wall and area blacked.

But now, it is a surprisingly beautiful breath of fresh air to visit. Including towns such as Wolverhampton, Dudley, Smethwick and Walsall as well as the surrounding countryside and villages.

7. Long Canal Network

With more miles of canal than Venice, there are plenty of beautiful views, stunning modern developments like the Cube and restored industrial heritage buildings to enjoy during a peaceful boat journey in Birmingham.

This canal before used as supply distribution for industries and common transportation network those days.

8. Many Things To Do for Free

The city skyline, from St Philip’s Cathedral and Birmingham Central Mosque to the iconic Selfridges building, illustrates Birmingham’s unique fusion of cultures, its’ industrial heritage and bold, ambitious future. Make sure you pop into the historic Town Hall concert venue too. It’s stunning! Town Hall and Symphony Hall have a number of free concerts and events throughout the year across a wide range of musical genres including folk, jazz classical and family.

9. Heritage Visit

From jewellers, churches and the origins of Cadbury’s chocolate, to the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, Birmingham’s history has created some outstanding heritage attractions to discover, explore and enjoy.