Tropical Garden Oasis

There’s plenty of plant life on the site, but those of you still wanting more can head to The Birmingham Botanical Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) for glasshouses and an outdoor theatre in the summer. The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham (20 minutes) takes things underwater instead; expect to see turtles, stingrays and sharks. If you’re looking to get a taste of the nightlife scene, Birmingham’s golden mile is on Broad St (15 minutes). The Custard Factory (15 minutes) is Digbeth’s independent and alternative venue; it has shops, bars and an independent cinema showing select films and classics. Perhaps you’d like to put your muscles and endurance to the test too. The Bear Grylls Adventure (20 minutes) has an obstacle course inspired by the Royal Marines, as well as activities like shark diving and cage snorkelling. For something a little less strenuous, there’s an aqua park only a short drive away at Inflata Nation Inflatable Theme Park Birmingham (five minutes) and theme park rides at Drayton Manor Theme Park (half an hour).