Transfer from Stansted Airport to Birmingham
Bellow you will find a short description about some of the most important landmarks in Birmingham.
Aston Hall
Aston Hall is a Jacobin-style mansion, built between 1618-1635. Here, every two years, a popular event is held during Christmas, during which all the land is illuminated by candles. Aston Hall is at the heart of a park of 50 hectares, midway between Aston and Witton railway station.
Birmingham Back to Backs
Birmingham Back to Backs is a complex of 20,000 houses built side by side. The buildings were constructed in the 19th century for the growing population of workers and gender is the only neighborhood of this type that survived. Three of the houses are open to the public and tell the story of a clockmaker, a locksmith and that of a glazier. A number of houses available for rent, but entrance can only be done by purchasing a ticket some time before visiting.
Bull Ring
Bull Ring is a three storey shopping center. It offers several designer shops and two huge supermarkets. A Debenhams and a Selfridges shop are located inside Bull Ring, both covered with aluminum discs. Do not miss the restaurant section of Selfridges.
Cadbury World
It is a huge chocolate factory located in the south central part of the city. You can take a tour of the factory which includes a walk through the forests of the Aztecs and learn how chocolate became so important in their lives and how it was brought to Europe.
After that you will be taken to an area where you can write your name with fresh hot chocolate. Purple Planet can also be admired there, an interactive exhibition of modern art, where you can cultivate your own cacao plant, see a chocolate rain or run chase Cadbury Egg, one of the most popular products company.
The Birmingham Cathedral
The Birmingham Cathedral is dedicated to St. Philip and was built during the 17th century close to Victoria Square. Entrance inside the cathedral is free, but a donation of 2 pounds for maintaining the shrine is recommended.
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is the only English cathedral having three towers. It is located in the town with the same name, 20 kilometers away from the city of Birmingham. The cathedral dates back to the 12th or 13th century but its windows were imported from Belgium in the 16th century. Lichfield City is also a great town to talk a walk in having a great number of buildings designed in Georgian style and a museum dedicated to the lexicographer Dr. Samuel Johnson.
The Aquatic Life Centre
The Aquatic Life Centre in Birmingham takes you through a tunnel face to face with sharks, exotic fish, stingrays and other common freshwater marine species. Children have various interactive activities available. Entry costs £ 17.45 and the park is located on the edge of Brindley Place.
Transfer from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham by Rail:
In order to get a transfer from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham by rail, you need to take the National Rail Service from Stansted to London Tottenham Hale Station. Once you have arrived at London Tottenham Hale Station you will have to take the tube to Euston Station from where you will have to take the National Rail Service again to Birmingham New Street Station. Other transport options include taking a taxi transfer from Stansted Airport, London Tottenham Hale Station or Euston Station to Birmingham.
Transfer from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham by Car:
In order to get from Stansted Airport to Birmingham by car, you have to take the A14 road followed by the M6 motorway. The distance between Stansted Airport and Birmingham is of 122 miles.
Transfer from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham by Taxi:
A Taxi Transfer from London Stansted Airport to Birmingham with 247 Airport Transfer will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The Stansted Airport Transfer to Birmingham will cost approximately 178 GBP for a saloon car.
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