š¬š§ 6 Must-Visit Gems Near University of Birmingham
š³ 1. Cannon Hill Park (5-minute walk) This Victorian green oasis offers: ā¢ Quirky swan-shaped pedal boats gliding across the lake š¦¢ ā¢ Squirrel feeding stations where bold critters eat from your hand šæļø ā¢ Secret walled garden with seasonal floral displays š· Pro Tip: The MAC arts center hosts free exhibitions! š 2. Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park Student steal: Ā£5.90 entry with ID! Discover: ā¢ Moonlight creatures in special nocturnal house š¦ ā¢ Endangered species breeding program (meet baby lemurs!) šµ ā¢ Reptile house with snakes as long as your dorm bed š š¶ 3. Worcester & Birmingham Canal Perfect for: ā Jogging along tree-lined towpaths šāļø ā Photographing colorful narrowboats š¤ ā Finding hidden street art under bridges šØ šļø 4. Selly Manor Museum Time travel to: ā¢ 600-year-old timber-framed house šļø ā¢ Tudor kitchen gardens with heritage veggies š„ ā¢ Free entry on first Sundays! š 5. The Old Rep Theatre Where to: āØ Catch student-priced West End previews āØ See Shakespeare performed in original 1913 setting š āØ Spot the ghost light always left burning š» š 6. Bournville Village Green Cadbury's model village features: ā¢ Chocolate-box cottages (literally - inspiration for Dairy Milk!). š« ā¢ Artisan chocolate-making demos weekends only. š§š³ ā¢ Quaker meeting house where Cadbury himself worshipped .āŖ #UnitedKingdom #Birmingham#Travel#CampusAdjacent #StudentLife #HiddenBirmingham #BudgetExplorer
