Hopwood Travel Guide

Birmingham

Light at the end of the tunnel The light is actually the headlight of the narrowboat about to emerge from 151865. The tunnel is 2493 metres long and even from a boat entering the tunnel the far end is little more than a pin-prick of light in the distance.
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Light at the end of the tunnel The light is actually the headlight of the narrowboat about to emerge from 151865. The tunnel is 2493 metres long and even from a boat entering the tunnel the far end is little more than a pin-prick of light in the distance.
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Fortified observatory, Wast Hills This observatory is on the edge of the playing fields and other grounds owned by Birmingham University. It seems to be heavily protected by razor wire and behind a gate with hefty ironwork, presumably to keep out the local n'ere do wells.
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Tunnel waste, Wast Hills This small cluster of trees has grown around the shaft and excavations from the Worcester and Birmingham Canal Wast Hill tunnel which runs directly underneath.
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Popular places to visit

Sat outside NEC Birmingham

National Exhibition Centre

4.5/5(545 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in National Exhibition Centre during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

National Exhibition Centre
Cadbury World featuring heritage architecture, cbd and signage

Cadbury World

4/5(158 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Cadbury World as part of your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cadbury World
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University of Birmingham

4/5(158 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Birmingham during your travels in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Birmingham
The famous Holte End at Villa Park - home of Aston Villa. They didn't actually offer stadium tours, but I sweet talked security and was allowed to explore the whole place unattended!

Villa Park

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Villa Park during your trip to Birmingham. Discover the area's lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Villa Park
Bullring Shopping Centre which includes shopping and modern architecture

Bullring & Grand Central

4.5/5(760 reviews)

During your trip to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bullring & Grand Central. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

Bullring & Grand Central
Birmingham Town Hall UK

Broad Street

4/5(476 reviews)

During your visit to Birmingham, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Broad Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

Broad Street

Top hotels in Hopwood

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
Central Square, Holliday Street Birmingham England
The price is 2.053.918 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
2.053.918 ₫
2.670.093 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,147 reviews)
Room was very spacious and clean good selection of tea coffee. Staff were very friendly and approachable

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
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The price is 2.345.115 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
2.345.115 ₫
2.814.138 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,526 reviews)
Friendly staff lovely room and a very tasty evening meal. Really convenient for the NEC and you get free parking. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is 2.342.187 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.342.187 ₫
2.810.624 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
Spacious room, very good breakfast and dinner (food and service) and a small but well equipped gym

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton

3 out of 5
45 Waterloo Road Wolverhampton England
Stay at this hotel in Wolverhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,154 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean. Only issue no breakfast on offer. Maybe due to some works being done. But great location. In City Centre by the football ground. Good price too

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Redwings Lodge Wolverhampton
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is 1.815.195 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
1.815.195 ₫
2.178.234 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,964 reviews)
Room very clean with all features we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is 1.990.859 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
1.990.859 ₫
2.389.031 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
Good room and amenities- perfect for what we wanted. Breakfast lacked a little, but we go there at9.15 so maybe a bit late

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Hopwood

The Rest House Bournville 2

Bournville

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Bournville is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cadbury World and Selly Manor Museum.

Bournville
Selly Oak, Birmingham B29, UK

Selly Oak

Though Selly Oak may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cadbury World and Edgbaston Stadium.

Selly Oak
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Harborne

Travellers enjoy Harborne for its parks and casinos. Consider checking out Hagley Road while you're in the area.

Harborne
Night lights of Moseley.

Moseley

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The bars and lake views are just a few features travellers like about Moseley. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Moseley Bog and Midlands Arts Centre are a few top places to visit.

Moseley
Narrowboats moored on the Birmingham Canal at Tipton in summertime

Shirley

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Shirley might not have many top sights, but Edgbaston Stadium and Cadbury World are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shirley
Detail of the old church of Edgbaston in Birmingham, UK

Edgbaston

3.5/5(332 area reviews)

Take time in Edgbaston to visit attractions like Hagley Road and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Edgbaston Village Station to see more of the city.

Edgbaston

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