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National
Exhibition Centre (NEC)
The National
Exhibition Centre is the busiest exhibition centre in Europe,
staging almost 200 exhibitions every year and bringing up to 4,000,000
people to shows like Crufts and the Motor show.
The flexible,
flat-floored, twenty interconnected halls offer endless possibilities
for all types of exhibitions and events, complemented by extensive
conference and banqueting facilities.
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NEC
Arena
The NEC Arena
is renowned for its blockbusting concerts and sporting events.
It has been visited by more than ten million people since the
12,000 seat arena opened.
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National
Indoor Arena (NIA)
The National
Indoor Arena, in the centre of Birmingham, is the home of British
indoor sport. It is designed to accommodate more than 30 different
types of sport from athletics to boxing, badminton to judo and
has already hosted five World and three European Championships.
The 13,000-arena
has the country's only six-lane 200-metre athletics track, which
is dismantled and stored away when not in use. Seven world records
have been set on the track.
Since opening,
it has become famous for hosting the television show Gladiators,
the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest and Sir Cliff Richards Heathcliff
production
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International
Convention Centre (ICC)
The International
Convention Centre is one of Europe's leading conference facilities.
Located in the centre of Birmingham, it plays host to a wide range
of corporate and association conferences and high-profile events
such as the G8 Birmingham Summit in 1998, which involved leaders
of the world's eight economic superpowers including Bill Clinton,
Tony Blair and Helmut Kohl.
The ICC has
11 main halls and ten executive meeting rooms, able to accommodate
anything from a meeting for three people to a major congress for
up to 7,000.
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Symphony
Hall
The Symphony
Hall has been acclaimed as one of the finest concert halls in
the world by critics, performers and public.
The hall is
home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and plays host
to a prestigious line-up of visiting international orchestras
and soloists. The classical programme is complemented by rock,
pop, folk, country and jazz music and even stand-up comedy.
The hall is
located within The ICC in the centre of Birmingham and is easily
accessible and well equipped for people with disabilities.
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National
Motorcycle Museum
The National
Motorcycle Museum is open all year round and can be contacted
on 01675 44 33 11. As well as a display of motorcycles, they also
have conference facilities.
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Birmingham
Airport
The Birmingham
Airport Website
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The
Belfry
Sport plays
a big part in Birmingham life and it is host to many sports events.
The Belfry is famous the world-over for it's golf and any serious
golfer visiting the Midlands will want to visit it's 18-hole course
and shop.
The Belfry
is three-time host to the world-famous Ryder Cup in 2002.
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Drayton
Manor Park and Zoo
One of the
UK's premiere theme parks. Once
inside the park, you can opt to purchase tickets for rides or
a wrist band which allows you entry to all the rides including
Stormforce 10 (a variation on the popular Log Flume - this one
goes backwards!), Shockwave (stand-up roller coaster) and the
scary Apocalypse ride.
The park also
features a zoo for when you need a break from the white knuckle
rides.
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Alton
Towers
Alton Towers
is the UK's top attraction for thrill seekers and it's within
an hour's drive of the hotel. Set in Staffordshire countryside,
the theme park features the ruins of Pugin's Gothic Alton Towers.
Alton Towers
are proud to offer you another great year full of magical moments.
With the introduction of AIR a revolutionary flying coaster and
our fantastic new family show Webmaster An Adventure on Ice in
the Big Top.
The theme
park is open from April until the end of October. Entry costs
from £18.95 for adults and once inside, all the big attractions
- including Nemesis (experience G-forces greater than NASA astronauts
experience during space shuttle launches), Oblivion (the worlds
first vertical drop roller coaster), Ripsaw (get wet whilst upside-down)
and the legendary Black Hole rides - are free.
And don't
miss the latest ride, Hex - The Legend of The Towers. It's a chilling
experience within the 19th century ruins.
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Cadbury
World
Visitors to
Cadbury world can learn about the history of chocolate making
and how Cadbury evolved from a small Birmingham based company
to a worldwide organisation.
There is plenty
for all to see and do and the free samples will keep children,
young and old happy.
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Tamworth
Snowdome
The Tamworth
Snowdome has provided the perfect environment for people to experience
the thrill and exhilaration of real snow skiing in an Alpine environment.
Whether a
beginner or pro, the team of top instructors will get you learning
and improving quickly and safely.
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Sealife
Centre
Take a short
walk from Brindley Place in Birmingham City Centre and you will
come across Birmingham's National Sealife centre where you can
learn the secret's of the deep.
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Birmingham.org.uk
Welcome to
Birmingham, England, a dynamic business city, offering a world
class cultural scene, a diverse and lively mix of shopping, attractions,
nightlife, major international events and exhibitions and access
to some of the country's most beautiful countryside.
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Shakespeare
Country
This site
is created and managed by South Warwickshire Tourism, a not-for-profit
company, representing over 430 local tourism businesses. Shakespeare
Country embraces historic Warwick and Kenilworth, Royal Leamington
Spa, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and a collection of other
towns and villages in South Warwickshire.
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Heart
of England
Your online
visitors guide to the Heart of England
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