Useful InformationTravel Birmingham has an International Airport (BHX), with train connections to the city centre (Birmingham New Street), but delegates may find it easier to fly to Heathrow (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) depending upon which airline you use. The routing from Manchester, which is good for many European cities, is very easy with trains from Manchester Airport via Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street (Cross Country Trains). Visa entry Requirements For information on entry to the UK go to the UK Visa and Immigration website and please contact Colin if you need a letter of invite Birmingham Entertainment Food Birmingham and greater Birmingham has five Michelin Star restaurants and many restaurants and bars within the city centre. A map with some of the museums' staff favourite places can be found here: Map of favourite places Culture: Birmingham is renowned for its culture, with many theatres (at least five) and two main concert halls. This is in addition to all the museums (not just Birmingham Museums' nine venues) Further afield Britain has many historical and culturally significant places and buildings, many of which are run by National Trust and English Heritage. For those who are driving and hiring a car: Remember cars drive on the left in the UK! The use of mobile [cell] phones is not allowed when driving or engine running, and seat belts must be worn at all times by all passengers. Know your road signs - useful info on what all the different road signs you may encounter mean Parkiopedia - A useful website to find car parking anywhere in the UK |