Best Historic Venues in Birmingham"

"Best Historic Venues in Birmingham"

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The Old Rep Theatre "City Theater"

This theater, that dates back to 1913, was the original home of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and the building still retains many of its original features. It has been the site of many important productions, and many well known thespians have graced its stage. Today, the theater is used primarily to mount productions by small touring companies and local by ell brown theater companies, as well as productions for kids.

+44 121 359 9444 www.oldreptheatre.org.uk/ Station Street, Birmingham

New Alexandra Theatre "Musicals & Monologues"

The New Alexandra Theatre is a beautiful Edwardian-style theater. Known as one of the top touring theaters in the country, many of the plays and musicals are of the best quality. The Alex (as it's fondly called) also stages a lot of West Indian comedies and plays, which may not always be the first choice of your average Joe Public theater-goer but which are often by ell brown gloriously entertaining nonetheless.

+44 121 230 9070 Station Street, Birmingham

Birmingham Hippodrome "Theatrical Feats"

Birmingham Hippodrome was built in 1899 and is a popular venue in Birmingham for the performing arts. It has the reputation of being the oldest theater in the city, and is also home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet (arguably Britain's finest ballet company). The Hippodrome received a large amount of lottery funding to turn it into an even more appealing by ell brown venue.

[email protected] Hurst Street, Birmingham

St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium "Birmingham City Football Club Home"

The Birmingham City Football Club calls St Andrew's Ground their home. The ground has been around since 1906 and is a key site for UK football fans. St Andrew's also hosts numerous events including sporting dinners, rock concerts, corporate meetings and kids birthday parties. But the main by Struway attraction here is the regional and national football matches, bringing out spectators from around the UK and Europe.

www.eticketing.co.uk/bcfc/ [email protected] 78 St Andrew's Road, Birmingham Villa Park "Premier Soccer Grounds"

With a capacity of nearly 43,000, Villa Park has been the home of the Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. Recognized as one of the premier football grounds in the country, rambunctious fans come from all over to witness brutal regional and national competitions. Stadium tours are popular amongst families and football fanatics. Tours include a look at the by ell brown Players' Lounge, dressing rooms, Players' Tunnel, the Manager's Bench, and the Roll of Honour Board. For starving fans and business meetings, stop by at the Cornerflag Restaurant.

+44 121 327 2299 www.avfc.co.uk/page/Sta [email protected] Trinity Road, Birmingham diumTours/0,,10265,00.ht ml

Edgbaston Cricket Ground "Air of History and Opulence"

Regarded as one of the iconic venues in the history of cricket, Edgbaston Cricket Ground boasts of a long-standing history that goes back to the year 1882. Found in the heart of Edgbaston, this well-designed stadium has played host to some of the most memorable cricket ties over the years. Apart from being a top-notch sports venue, it also renders itself as by Martin Meredith an excellent locale for private and corporate events. Seven exquisitely designed spaces are ideal for meetings, private galas and business conferences. With its ornate interiors and well-laid out setting, the stadium also functions as a wonderful turf to host wedding receptions and other intimate ceremonies.

+44 121 446 4544 edgbaston.com Edgbaston Road, Birmingham

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