Visitor's Guide: Birmingham

Once named "The City of 1,001 Trades", industrial Birmingham has re-invented itself as a prime tourist and business location. It's situated in the heart of England, an area famous for Shakespearean connections and beautiful countryside.

Find information on Birmingham, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: Birmingham

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The Birmingham Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: Birmingham

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Autosport International - NEC (2.5 miles E)

8 - 11 January 2009

Moda Uk, Moda Menswear, Moda Footwear & Moda Accessories - NEC (2.5 miles E)

15 - 17 February 2009

Spring Fair Birmingham - NEC (2.5 miles E)

1 - 5 February 2009

The National Graduate Recruitment Exhibition - NEC (2.5 miles E)

31st October - 1st November 2008

BBC Good Food Show NEC (2.5 miles E)

26 - 30 November 2008

BETA International NEC (2.5 miles E)

15 - 17 February 2009

Horse Of The Year Show - NEC (2.5 miles E)

8th - 12th October 2008

The International Motorcycle Show - NEC (2.5 miles E)

27th Nov - 7th Dec 2008

The Clothes Show Live - NEC (2.5 miles E)

5 - 10 December, 2008

Interplas - NEC (2.5 miles E)

30th Sep - 2nd October 2008

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Area Tour Services

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City Sightseeing Tours - Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • City Sightseeing Tours
  • 44 1708 866000

Open Top City Sightseeing Tours

  • Stratford-upon-Avon
  • City Sightseeing
  • 44 1708 866000

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Marriott® Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Maxstoke Lane Meriden, CV7 7HR United Kingdom

  • Phone:  44 1676 522 335
  • Fax 44 1676 523711
  • Sales:  44 1676 522 335

Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-228-9290 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

Birmingham Weather:

October 6, 2008

  • AM Partly Cloudy / PM Rain Late
  • Hi:58F |14C
  • Low:55F |12C