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Things To Do Near Birmingham

The Symphony hall hosts hundreds of performances every year. So, if you happen to reach the place around that time, you can catch up on a few shows. The seats get booked really quickly, so you have to make advance bookings. The hall does not have any sophisticated dress code like the other halls in Birmingham. The performances generally last two hours, so you have to stay put for that time, to enjoy all the music.If you want to have the best experience in terms of sound, you have to sit a bit off-centre from the orchestra, at least 2/3rd rows away from the back. It is also modelled on the shoebox shape. The acoustics can be heard from every seat. So, you can enjoy the music, or a pin-drop as well, from anywhere in the hall. That makes the place so popular and amongst the top tourist places in Birmingham.

National Motorcycle Museum is one of the best places to visit in Birmingham where motorcycles from some well-known brands like BSA, Triumph, and Norton are on display. Bike enthusiasts often visit this place to learn about the history of Bikes in the UK. Many motorcycling clubs have also hosted rallies and events at the same premises.Apart from being the largest motorcycle museum in the world, it is also the UK’s largest conferencing and events facilities. It is also located just 2 miles away from Birmingham Airport. Many blue-chip companies also host their conferences and events at the facility. If you are a bike freak, you should definitely visit this amongst the Birmingham tourist places.

The National Sealife Centre lets you get close to the marine creatures, which are hard to find elsewhere in England. Moreover, you should check out the mangrove swamp zone, which is a special zone, where you can meet the horseshoe crabs. There are many Archer Fishes in the centre. It is a multi-attraction zone that helps you to enjoy the perfect family day out. As you step into the facility, you will be stepping on the pathway to discovery.You can also learn about the special conservation efforts at the place from the several conservation projects being held in-house. Additionally, the seahorse breeding program is also quite popular. Many of the newly reared horses are visible in the tank, by the visitors. Amongst the other marine creatures, you will also find Pacific Giant Octopuses, as it frolics in its habitat. The National Sea Life Centre is already a subject of many documentaries in the UK.