Birmingham: more than just the city centre

Two miles from campus, Moseley is home to many independent cafés, vintage stores, and green spaces. It brings together creatives and students alike with markets, festivals, and events.

Harborne is a popular spot for students due to its proximity to campus, making it the perfect place to take a break from the buzz of student life. With regular farmers' markets and a vibrant high street full of cafés and charity shops, Harborne strikes the perfect balance between a lively town and a quaint village.

Bournville is a picturesque village near Selly Oak, known for its cosy cafes, bakeries, and leafy streets. If you're a chocolate lover, explore the Cadbury Factory, which has been making chocolate for over 200 years!

Digbeth is one of the city’s most up-and-coming areas and combines beautiful street art with independent shops. Searching for live music venues? Swing by The Mill and Mama Roux’s for a mix of music genres

The Jewellery Quarter is a national treasure and famous for its bespoke jewellery-making legacy, which dates back over 200 years. Home to independent boutiques, galleries, and studios, immerse yourself in its close-knit community just a short distance from the city centre.

Selly Oak (affectionately known as 'Selly') is where most of our students choose to live in their second and third years. Just a 5-minute walk from campus, Selly is home to student bars, cafes, restaurants, and international supermarkets.

Edgbaston is home to Edgbaston Cricket Ground, leafy streets, and the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Explore the monthly Artisan Market and discover independent traders on its high street.

Kings Heath and Stirchley are a stone's throw away from each other. Both offer a variety of independent pubs, restaurants, and retailers. Take a stroll through Stirchley High Street, and you might bump into the Stirchley Gorilla - a local legend!