Nearby Attractions
Hotel Solacium is at the core of Birmingham and is surrounded by attractions that will make your day just that much better
The ThinkTank
Thinktank, Birmingham's award winning science museum, offers an enlightening and fun packed day out for the family.
From steam engines and talking robots through to gurgling guts and a chocolate wrapping machine, Thinktank has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology.
Housed inside the impressive Millennium Point building at Thinktank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us.
Including the Science Garden, Planetarium and an exciting programme of events and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
National Sea Life Centre
Dive and be wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep as you journey through the amazing underwater world of The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks. To get any closer you'll have to get wet!
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham Museums has extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past and showcase world class museum collections.
Go visit for a celebration of Birmingham's contribution to culture and the arts, the nation's industrial heritage and modern day science, technology and medicine.
Cannon Hill Park
There are 2 children's play areas on site. The first is located by the lake near to the midland arts centre (entrance Edgbaston Road). The second is located to the rear of the Pershore Road car park.
A children's mini fun-fair operates at weekends, weather permitting.
The mac arts centre is based in Cannon Hill Park. The centre hosts theatre, dance, music and comedy performances, and has a cinema.
There are plenty of events and activities for children, particularly during school holidays.
You can fish in Cannon Hill Park. Find out more about fishing in Birmingham's parks
You can play golf at the 36 hole mini golf course in the park.
Pedalo boats can be hired during the summer season.
Play tennis for free at the floodlit courts in Cannon Hill Park. Equipment is available to borrow. Coaching sessions are also available. Visit the Birmingham Park Tennis website for more information.
The Bullring
Where are the most exciting shops? On the outskirts? By the ring road? Or bang in the centre? Bullring is the glamorous heart of Birmingham. Over 160 of the most imaginative and desirable shops for you to explore - including Selfridges and Debenhams. All right here in the centre of things.