| Birmingham is the
second largest city in UK. It has a population of over a million
people. Located at the heart of the West Midlands, it is at the
centre of England's road, rail and air networks. Over the last few
years the City centre has been transformed into a thriving
commercial and cultural centre. It's also a green city with 3,400
hectares of park and open space and many miles of canals.
Home to the famous City of Birmingham Orchestra, and Birmingham
Royal Ballet, Birmingham is a city of world class culture. Discover
Birmingham's history in museums and art galleries, stroll
through it's centre and enjoy the diversity of shopping, from well
known department stores to intriguing shopping malls and street
markets.
By way of example, there is the
National Sea Life Centre,
the UK's first and largest inland Sea Life Centre, with over 3,000
creatures and the world's first 360 degree transparent underwater
tunnel, allowing you to stand suspended in mid-ocean.
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Birmingham has lots to
offer, such as the Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses in Edgbaston.
Cannon Hill Park, an ideal park for the family, with boating lakes,
playgrounds, tennis courts tropical greenhouses and nature
conservation areas.
If you are looking for a haven of peace and tranquility, you will
find it in
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens,
these beautiful formal 18th century gardens feature a restored
summer-house, green house and holly maze.
Much of the healthcare in the UK is provided to UK residents free of charge at the point of delivery, however students from overseas should check the NHS website for details. For health advice and reassurance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year please visit the NHS Direct website, or call 0845 4647.
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Birmingham Overview
