Celebrity quotes
Birmingham… it’s this fabulous place where you can’t fail to have a good time.
Jimmy Carr, comedian
To me Birmingham is the greatest place in the world.
Mark Lewis Francis, Olympic athlete
Birmingham’s food and drink scene is bursting with award winning restaurants, creative talent and fresh local produce. With over 200 restaurants serving cuisine from 27 countries, the city certainly has something to suit everyone’s taste buds.
James Martin, chef
Birmingham is a major city with a strong retail offer. Several big names have opened in the city in the last few years to put Birmingham firmly on the shopping map, propelling it to a position as the best city in the UK for shopping outside London.
Mary Portas, TV’s ‘Queen of Shops’ and retail marketing expert
Birmingham has lots of style. And it is even better now, just look at the Bullring
Gok Wan
Wow what a day! Balti houses have been a fixture of Birmigham's
nightlife for 25 years. I'm so glad I experienced my first on the Balti
Break. I learnt so much. Did you know that Balti, the spicy Kashmiri
dish, actually means 'bucket' when translated?? The Balti triangle
attracts 20,000 visitors a week. Well make that 20,001 now!!!!! I'm
hooked.
Steve Denyer, DJ on Heart
I’m proud to be from Birmingham, and often come back to visit family and friends. I’ve travelled the world, but think Birmingham’s really got the whole package for families. There’s plenty to entertain the kids, such as Thinktank, as well as the adults, with Birmingham’s fab bars and restaurants.
Jamelia