Birmingham
There’s always plenty going on in this city – stroll or cycle along some of its 35 miles of canals, or explore the Jewellery Quarter, full of enticing boutiques. Avid shoppers should also make a beeline for the Bullring & Grand Central, housed in an iconic building that displays several pieces of modern art.
Another striking piece of architecture is the city’s public library – Europe’s largest – with its facade covered in interlinking metal rings. Foodwise, Birmingham has everything, including a), and modern British specialists Carters of Moseley (). And for a good old-fashioned balti, you’ll find curry houses in profusion within the ‘Balti Triangle’.
