Arena Birmingham

National Indoor Arena

A fairly large, modern arena hosting many national and international sporting and entertainment events. Prices vary with event and seating.

Listing from Wikivoyage: Birmingham, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Drink
The Malt House
Make no mistake this is a chain pub serving standard food and drinks. However, when the sun is shining it is difficult to find a nicer place to drink along Birmingham's canals as there is a plethora of outdoor seating. Visited by Bill Clinton during his Birmingham visit.
Noon-11PM
See
National Sea Life Centre
Large sea life centre with a multitude of aquatic animals, including piranhas, turtles, sea horses, rays and otters. Feeding demonstrations throughout the day.
10AM-6PM (last admission Mon-Fri 4PM, Sat Sun 5PM)£9.95 (concessions £6.95, family tickets available)
Eat
Wagamama bullring
Birmingham's restaurant of the Wagamama chain, tidy and minimal inside with a good, varied noodle menu. Specials change frequently and there are a few good vegetarian dishes. Can get busy, with a typical wait from 10-15 minutes during peak shopping times.
Mon-Sat noon-11PM, Sun 12:30PM-10PM
Do
Crescent Theatre
Independent local theatre company performing both old and modern plays.
Box office Mon-Fri 4:30PM-7PM, Sat noon-7PM£7-12 (concessions £1-1.50 off)