Birmingham is Britain's second largest city and is situated right in the heart of England. Friendly, bustling and thriving, Birmingham is one of the most visited cities and welcomes visitors all year long. Whether you come to Birmingham on business or pleasure, you will be delighted by the variety of things to see and do.

Birmingham is known for the birthplace of the industrial revolution. It is here where James Watt ever used the first steam engine. Birmingham has over 22 million tourists throughout the year and is the fourth most visited city by foreign visitors. Birmingham also has been named the third best place in England for starting a Business and 21st in Europe. Birmingham has been really well known for its restaurants especially curry houses and is known to produce the best Indian food outside India.

Birmingham has three big universities which have parks and other attractions near by; it also has a canal walk place and welcomes quiet places such as libraries. University of Birmingham contact page The city if Birmingham has a population of 1,006 500 (2006 figures). People from Birmingham are known as "Brummies" a term coming from the city's nickname of Brum.

Birmingham is a multi-cultural city, with a large population from the Indian sub-continent and Caribbean and 30% of the Birmingham population is non-white. The cities coat of arms show two figures, representing Industry and The arts. Its top attractions include Cadbury world, Bull ring, Think Tank, Art gallery and the National sea life centre.

Home to the famous City of Birmingham Orchestra, and Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham is a city of world class culture. Discover Birmingham's history in the museums and art galleries, stroll through its centre and enjoy the diversity of shopping, from well known department stores to intriguing shopping malls and street markets.

The Council House in Birmingham was built in Renaissance style in the 1870's has a clock known locally as "Big Brum".