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Home to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and Birmingham Festival, the West Midlands is Bursting with Activities in 2022.
As Australians celebrate their freedom of international travel again, a host of vibrant cities, stunning countryside and world-renowned attractions is calling in the heart of the UK, where cultural frills, foodie spills and sporting thrills await in the West Midlands, where the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is being hosted this summer.
Renowned for producing some of the world’s most important cultural icons, the birthplace of Shakespeare, Cadbury’s chocolate, and the Peaky Blinders, one would be forgiven for believing that’s plenty for one region to offer.
“The West Midlands’ destinations delight with the perfect combination of old and new; it’s a region full of rich history to explore, as well as new and emerging artists, designers and food destinations that make every twist and turn an inspirational delight. It’s the perfect place for those wishing to travel alone or with their family or friends, where visitors will come for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and stay for the endless adventures to be had in the West Midlands,” commented Becky Frall, Head of Visitor Attraction at West Midlands Growth Company.
Arts and Culture
Known as having one of the youngest populations in Europe*, it’s a home of art and culture that has tourists coming back each year. Welcoming the Birmingham 2022 Festival, where art and culture will bustle the region over six months, as the Commonwealth Games draw visitors to the region.
In addition to the Birmingham Festival, guests can marvel at the sights of the International Dance Festival in Birmingham or the mobile arts festival, Flatpack, which exists to show amazing work, bring people together and develop new ideas.
If you prefer wearable art, Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter is home to one of Europe’s largest concentrations of manufacturing jewellers and craftspeople and don’t miss the famous Bull Ring Markets, which have been at the heart of the city for more than 850 years.
Food and Entertainment
Appealing to the hearts and stomachs of foodies around Australia, Aussies can marvel in their choice between the 10 Michelin-starred restaurants or the thriving street food scene in which the region has become known.
Hotspots this season include Birmingham’s £1million ‘Instagram paradise’, by Lulu Wild. Lulu Wild offers a modern take on Chinese cuisine and a particularly theatrical cocktail list. Elsewhere, UK Masterchef The Professionals winner, Stu Deeley, has recently taken up residence within walled gardens in idyllic Hampton-in-Arden.
For the Peaky Blinder fans, the newly opened Peaky Diner is a must-visit! Inspired by the infamous criminal gang, grab a bite in this mobster-themed restaurant.
Fun for the Family
Whether it’s for the big kids or the little ones, travellers will need another holiday to get over the adventures had in the West Midlands. From the newly opened luxury lodges at the West Midlands Safari Park to the National Sealife Centre in Birmingham, it’s a paradise for the whole family to enjoy, and let’s not forget about The LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre. A world of colour, creativity, and fun for children with a wealth of attractions, rides, 4D cinema and more.
For the big kids, July will see the West Midlands host the much anticipated England vs India Test match at Edgbaston Stadium. If cricket isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of events for sports fans all year round, including the Muller Indoor Grand Prix, the Netball Superleague
Season Opener, the All-England Open Badminton Championships as well as the British Masters golf.
After a stationary two years, Australians are itching to see the world again, and there’s no better place to start than with a region bursting with culture, arts, sport, and food.