The best University in Birmingham, founded in 1900. In the suburb of Edgbaston under Calthorpe Estates land. Ever changing. New buildings going up. Many heritage buildings. Sculpture trail.
Two platforms with bridges either side of the station. Near the Grand Union Canal. Saxon King of Olton sculpture outside on the Interchange on Station Drive.
Graffiti all over (Street art). Old Industrial buildings. Home of Custard Factory and City of Colours etc.
They have had Coffee#1 WiFi for a few years now. Relaxing atmosphere. Short walk to Kings Heath Park. All the local bus routes.
Different furniture to other Caffe Nero's in the Midlands. Cloud WiFi or HMV O2 WiFi next door. Comfortable to spend half an hour in.
Open Day weekends about twice a year. Advance tickets cheaper than on the door. PDF with QR code. As well as the usual locomotives, visiting traction engines and vintage cars. Also a miniature railway
Nice skyline views from the Wharfdale Road bridge. Four platforms. Trains stop on each line about once an hour. Tyseley Locomotive Works nearby. Usually open to public on Open days for a fee.
Jousting and birds of prey on the August Bank Holiday Monday. Nice gardens, house and maze.
