With a guided coach or walking tour you can discover so much about Birmingham's past. Once known as the city of a 1,000 trades, visit the Jewellery Quarter including the Jewellery Quarter Museum and Pen Museum and explore Bournville, the home of Cadbury's chocolate, where you can have a short stop. Discover the links to Lord of the Rings author Tolkien and find out where he grew up and what influenced him. Find out more about its industrial heritage, following in the footsteps of industrialist Matthew Bolton.
On a walking tour, visit the Birmingham Art Gallery and Museum which currently houses part of the Staffordshire Hoard. Discover its industrial heritage including the eight canals that meet in the city and visit St Philips Cathedral which is surrounded by a fine collection of Victorian buildings. Come sightseeing to Birmingham and be amazed!
New, is the trail of its musical heritage, with over 100 artists and groups originating from here. Groups like Black Sabbath originated here, as did Duran Duran, The Move, The Moody Blues, Magnum and many others. A specific tour is available to explore the musical links via either walking or a guided coach tour.
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