Selly Oak, a charming suburb in south Birmingham, is an inviting place for students with the University of Birmingham’s campus sprawled across it. This vibrant locale is just a stone’s throw away from Edgbaston, Stirchley, Bournville and offers an unparallled student experience.
With Freshers Week starting soon in September and other students returning, the neighbourhood will come alive with the hustle and bustle of academic life. However, that’s not all that the the neighbourhood offers.
The area has a vibrant and diverse culinary scene with an array of restaurants, pubs, cafes to suit every palate. Whether you want international cuisines or British classic, you will find both here. There are some great places for nature enthusiasts to explore as well. So, if you are student looking to join the university life in Birmingham, here are 10 things to do in Selly Oak:
9. Selly Manor in Bournville
Not far from Selly Oak is Bournville - which lies in the Selly Oak Constituency. The chocolate village - where Cadbury Factory is located - is a beautiful and peaceful area in south of the city. There’s loads to do there, including a tour of the Cadbury World. (Photo - david hughes - stock.adobe.com) | david hughes - stock.adobe.com
10. Explore the historic castle ruins
Weoley Castle is located in Alwold Road, Birmingham but it’s a bit of a ruin these days. The ruins date back to more than 750 years ago. It is a moated and fortified manor house, and the ruins are a Grade II listed building. It lies in the Selly Oak constituency. (Photo - Elliott Brown/CC BY-SA 2.0) | Elliott Brown