Birmingham Whirlwind Day Trip (Manchester Surroundings) 🇬🇧

1️⃣ Victoria Square 🌟 Must-do: Snap a photo with the Bathing Woman Fountain ⛲️! The backdrop of the Town Hall is perfect, especially in the morning light. 🌟 Easter egg: Don’t miss the free Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery nearby! Check out the Pre-Raphaelite paintings and the photogenic spiral staircase. 2️⃣ Library of Birmingham 📚 🌟 Pro tip: Head straight to the rooftop Secret Garden! The 360° glass viewing deck offers stunning city views (hello, Ferris wheel 🎡). Perfect for Instagram shots! The bookshelf maze is also great for artsy pics. 3️⃣ Red Brick Market � Why go?: A must-visit for vintage lovers! Housed in an industrial-style red-brick factory, hunt for vintage jewelry, vinyl records, and handmade crafts. You might even score a Labubu! The coolest retro shop I’ve ever seen. 🍚 Lunch: 🇹🇭 Chaophraya Thai Restaurant (inside The Mailbox) 🍽 Order: Everything in Figure 7 is delicious—don’t forget the mango sticky rice! 🥭 (I did… 😭) 💰 Save: 10% off with student ID. 4️⃣ Brindley Place 🚢 🌟 What to do: Stroll along the canal, snap pics with colorful narrowboats, and use the industrial bridges as a backdrop—insta-worthy! ➕ Bonus: Hop on a water bus (£3) and listen to the boatman’s Industrial Revolution gossip. 5️⃣ Jewellery Quarter 💍 💎 Hidden gem: Watch artisans handcraft jewelry on Vyse Street—custom rings start at £30! 6️⃣ Cadbury World 🍫 🚂 Highlight: Ride the chocolate train through a cocoa forest and DIY your name in chocolate (so cute!). 💰 Save: Book online (£13 student ticket) or visit after 4 PM for half-price entry. 🌙 Dinner: Haidilao Hot Pot (way cheaper than London!) ❤️ Perk: The staff gave us two big bags of free snacks! 🥹 🎟 Deal: 6.9% off for students (Mon-Fri 2-5 PM or after 10 PM). ✨ Vibes++: After dinner, walk to The Mailbox—neon lights + canal reflections = magic! 💡 Pro Tips: 🚌 Transport: Walk + bus (£2.4 single, £4.5 day ticket for unlimited rides). 👟 Outfit: Comfy shoes + light jacket (UK weather… 🌧️), bright colors for photos. 📌 Key notes: ⏰ Start at 9 AM to cover all spots! 🎓 Bring student ID for discounts. #BirminghamTravel #UniversityOfBirmingham #UKStudentLife #UKTravel #BirminghamGuide