Are you staying in Birmingham over the summer? Whether you’re looking for some inspiration of new places to visit or you want to check what support is available to you, we’ve got you covered.
Are you staying in Birmingham over the summer? Whether you’re looking for some inspiration of new places to visit or you want to check what support is available to you, we’ve got you covered.
Must-see spots in Birmingham
Just a short walk away from campus will lead you to Winterbourne House and Garden, where you can enjoy tranquil botanic gardens in the grounds of an Edwardian historic house. Winterbourne is currently commemorating 125 years of the University of Birmingham with the ‘Wonders of Winterbourne’ highlighting a list of wonders for you to tick off this summer! P.S. as a UoB student you get free admission to the site with a valid UoB ID card.
Although the Library of Birmingham is a great place to change up your study spots and browse for the perfect book, there’s so much more to it. The library has an outdoor amphitheatre where you can often enjoy poetry reading, live music, drama and more. There’s even more to discover across its ten floors, so get exploring!
Spanning over 35 miles, Birmingham is said to have more canals than Venice! Why not get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore the Birmingham Canal Navigations. You might just find your new favourite spot to relax, or you might discover one of many waterfront restaurants and bars!
It’s also worth checking local guides for all the latest events and activities you can get involved in over the summer months.
Travel further afield
With train stations like New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street right in the city centre, Birmingham is well connected to other major cities for you to explore. You’re just a short train ride away from Shropshire, Worcester, Stafford, Solihull and much more!
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Our upcoming events
We’ll be running fun events in your accommodation over summer, so keep checking our What’s On page and Vale social media for updates! Make sure to mark your diaries for our Scams Workshop that we’ll be running in July to help you avoid common scams. On top of that, we’re currently busy working on lots of exciting events for the Welcome period, so get ready to plan your perfect Welcome Week! Don’t forget to sign up to our Welcome Mailing List to get all the latest news and updates.
Support over summer
Although many students may choose to stay at home over the summer break, we’re not going anywhere! Our Community Pantry will still be open for students in need of support - you’ll just have to collect your food parcel from our reception instead. The Guild building will be open from 9am-5pm and you can still contact all our services and seek support online.