Location: Birmingham

England, United Kingdom

Sovereign state: United Kingdom

Constituent country: England

Region: West Midlands

Ceremonial county: West Midlands

Historic county: Warwickshire

Settlement: c. 600

Seigneurial borough: 1166

Municipal borough: 1838

City status: 14 January 1889

Metropolitan borough: 1 April 1974

Administrative HQ: The Council House, Victoria Square

Government

• Type: Metropolitan borough

• Body: Birmingham City Council

• Leadership: Leader and cabinet

• Executive: Labour

• Leader: Vacant (Deputy Leader Ian Ward, acting)

• Lord Mayor: Anne Underwood

• Chief Executive (Interim): Stella Manzie CBE

Area

• City: 103.4 sq mi (267.8 km)

• Urban: 231.2 sq mi (598.9 km)

Area rank: 151st

Elevation: 460 ft (140 m)

Population (mid-2016 est.)

• City: 1,124,600

• Rank: 1st

• Density: 10,880/sq mi (4,199/km)

• Urban: 2,440,986 (3rd)

• Metro: 3,683,000 (2nd)

Demonym(s): Brummie

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

• Summer (DST): British Summer Time (UTC+1)

Postcode: B

Area code(s): 0121

ISO 3166 code: GB-BIR

GSS code: E08000025

NUTS 3 code: UKG31

ONS code: 00CN

OS grid reference: SP066868

Motorways: M6 M6 Toll M5 M42 A38(M)

Ethnicity (2011 Census): 57.9% White (53.1% White British) 26.6% Asian 8.9% Black 4.4% Mixed Race 2.0% Other

International airports: Birmingham (BHX)

Major railway stations: Birmingham New Street (A) Birmingham Moor Street (B) Birmingham Snow Hill (C1)

GDP: US$ 121.1 billion (2nd)

– Per capita: US$ 31,572

Councillors: 120

MPs: List Richard Burden (L) Liam Byrne (L) Jack Dromey (L) Roger Godsiff (L) Khalid Mahmood (L) Shabana Mahmood (L) Steve McCabe (L) Andrew Mitchell (C) Jess Phillips (L) Preet Gill (L)

European Parliament: West Midlands

Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk

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The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
Restaurants in Birmingham

1. Creative Coffee Hub

17A Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham B29 6HJ England +44 121 572 7300 https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCoffeeHub

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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Reviewed By ANGIEB60187059 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Situated on the main road it is easy to miss this lovely independent coffee shop. Came here just before it was due to close to get an espresso for my husband who had been admitted to St Mary’s Hospice. I wished I had time to sit and enjoy a drink as it looked so homely. I picked up a leaflet and learnt that it runs children’s party’s, and lots of other activities including craft workshops, mindfulness, Spanish and more. The next opportunity we collected some take away drinks and delicious homemade cakes including flapjack lemon curd and chocolate shortcake. The lady who was working at the time was welcoming and kind. I’m looking forward to visiting again and spending a little longer to enjoy the lovely coffee and more homemade treats.

2. Jimmy Sultan

Birmingham England

Let your eyes do the talking is the slogan of the company. I look to making your eyes look beautiful and stand out.

3. Elizabeth Anne Norris

16 Hockley Street Birmingham, Birmingham B18 6BL England https://www.eanjewellery.com

Come and make your own piece of silver jewellery using traditional techniques in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

4. Madcap Creatives

Madcap Creatives believe in curiosity. We believe that the West Midlands is incontrovertibly the epitome of cool. We believe in fun. We believe in giving.

5. Sew Confident Birmingham

Anvic House 84 Vyse Street Second floor, Birmingham B18 6HA England +44 121 515 1514 [email protected] https://www.sewconfident.co.uk/

Sew Confident is the place to Sew, De-Stress and Be Social! We provide a range of classes set in a friendly and social environment. We know you have busy stressful lifestyles and we want to introduce you to a new hobby or help you revisit or improve and existing hobby! We have studios around the UK and our midlands studio is based in the historic Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.

6. Stoodio Club

Revolutionise your creative space. Whether you're a Rockstar or a rising star, uncover spaces that stimulate your most truly productive performances. Our recording studios are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, simply download the app to book your sessions. Join the club today