As a leading city in the industrial revolution, Birmingham is strongly connected with its Victorian working-class roots, which are still evident today. Although the city doesn't look as glum as it did in the TV series Peaky Blinders, this distinctive red-brick city is built around its old factories, warehouses, and canals, retaining its industrial edge. Today, however, Birmingham’s most industrial spots, including Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter, have been taken over by students and young professionals who have brought art and culture along with them. Birmingham is now a city packed with exciting bars, shops, restaurants, galleries, museums, and event venues, making it one of the most sought-after cities in the UK.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is an international airport offering flights to and from most major European cities, as well as New York. Located 14 km (23 minutes) east of the city centre by car or taxi, and trains frequently run from Birmingham Airport to New Street Station, taking around 18 minutes.
For more direct international flight options, you can check out Manchester Airport (MAN), which is 129 km (1.5 hours) northwest from Birmingham city centre, and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 170 km (2 hours) south of the city. Although these airports are a fair distance from Birmingham, both of these airports offer frequent direct bus and train transportation into the city.
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Birmingham is usually warm in August, with highs of 20°C and an average temperature of 16°C. The climate tends to be wet, with an average 47% chance of rain each day.