It’s not difficult to see why thousands of tourists flock to Birmingham each year and we’re more than happy to welcome them, but sometimes they have a difficult time understanding our city.
There’s plenty going on in Birmingham for tourists - from visiting the German Christmas Market to tucking into a balti - but it’s important to get a full Brummie experience if you take the trouble to come to the city.
We’re renowned for our welcoming nature and modesty, but you don’t want to get caught out doing the wrong thing, do you?
Take a look at our list to help you make the most of a visit it Brum:
9. Thining royalty go to Snobs
It's Birmingham's best know nightclub and has been entertaining locals since 1973, but just because it's called Snobs - it doesn't mean you have to be posh to go there! | Westside BID
10. Looking for streets made out of chocolate
We're the proud home of one of the world's most iconic chocolate brands, but we don't have any streets made out of chocolate. There are some amazing chocolate creations to enjoy at Cadbury World though, so don't miss out on a visit if you're in town. | Fionnuala Bourke
11. Not enjoying a traditional balti
We're the home of the balti and we've even got a whole district named after our brilliant spicy dish, not so imaginatively called The Balti Triangle. There are loads of other amazing Indian restaurants here too. Tom Cruise tried out Asha's on Newhall Street in the city cenre and Johnny Depp hired out the whole of Varanasi on Broad Street | Adobe
12. Calling Birmingham a concrete jungle
There are a fair amount of built up areas in Birmingham, espeically with all the sky scraper developments in town, but you never have to go far to find beautiful green spaces and we're home to the biggest urban park in Europe - Sutton Park, pictured here. | Andrew Murphy/Wirestock Creators - stock.adobe.com