Birmingham Downtown, Food + Gardens & Parks Pictures

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From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Walking trails weave through this historical parkland to an arboretum, bird-watching areas, a converted 12th-century abbey and wildflower meadow. 

The second-largest city in the U.K. is known for its museums and shopping, canals, food and music.

From Georgian-era masterpieces to works by acclaimed pop artists, there are over 300 years of art and social history to discover at this superb museum.  

From Georgian-era masterpieces to works by acclaimed pop artists, there are over 300 years of art and social history to discover at this superb museum.