New Street Station, Birmingham

About Birmingham New Street Station

Birmingham New Street is the largest and busiest train station in Birmingham, England. One of the three major stations in the city, Birmingham New Street, welcomes over 45 million passengers every year, making it one of the busiest train stations in the UK and the busiest outside of London. This station connects Birmingham with many major cities across the country, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, London, and Liverpool.

The London and North Western Railway opened Birmingham New Street in the 1850s. The station grew with the industrialization of Birmingham and the Midland Railway expansion. Between 2010 and 2015, Birmingham New Street underwent a massive redevelopment, turning it into one of the UK's most modern and stylish stations. With lines connecting across the country and the Birmingham metro area, New Street Station is the perfect place to start exploring England's second city. 

Things to do in and around Birmingham New Street

When you arrive at Birmingham New Street, you'll be right at the heart of Birmingham, surrounded by many of the city's best attractions and activities. The station itself also offers a few amenities, in case you're bored waiting on your next train. Here are a few of the best things to do in and around New Street Station if you have some time to kill.

• Grab a quick snack at one of Birmingham New Street's many fast food establishments. Popular choices include Five Guys, Pret, and Greggs.
• Browse some of the shops and pick up a book to read on your next train ride. You'll find several shops in Birmingham New Street, including WHSmith, Boots, and Hema.
• Go on a shopping spree at Bullring & Grand Central. One of the UK's best shopping malls, Bullring & Grand Central, is located directly above New Street Station.
• Learn something new at the Thinktank Science Museum. This interactive science museum is fun for all ages, with an array of incredible exhibits on Birmingham's industrial past, robotics, outer space, and much more.
• Discover rare animals at Dudley Castle and Zoo. Mixing history and nature, Dudley Castle and Zoo feature hundreds of intriguing critters from around the world, with an 11th-century castle as a backdrop. 

Transit options at Birmingham New Street

• Local bus services from Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street
• Local tram services from Grand Central
• Taxi ranks (A2B Radio Cars Birmingham, Birmingham Taxis)

Luggage storage at Birmingham New Street

As the second most populated city in the UK, Birmingham is a bustling metro area with plenty to do and see. Before setting out to explore Birmingham's crowded streets, consider booking a luggage storage service near Birmingham New Street. Bounce offers the best service in town, with several convenient facilities situated at nearby businesses. Quick and easy to book through the Bounce app, go online and find a Birmingham luggage storage service that suits you today!

Attractions and activities near Birmingham New Street Station

• Cadbury World: Anyone with a sweet tooth will love paying a visit to the enchanting Cadbury World. Opened on Cadbury's original manufacturing site in Bournville, Cadbury World is an interactive experience and museum that aims to tell the story of this famous chocolate brand through interactive exhibits and fun activities.
  Take a ride through a magical world on Cadabra, Cadbury World's storytelling rollercoaster, which provides an authentic Willy Wonka-esque experience. Or, take a trip back in time to the Aztecs and see where chocolate originated. No visit would be complete without trying some freshly-made chocolate at the Chocolate Making Zone, and you can even try making some chocolate yourself. If you're still peckish after touring the Cadbury World, you can stop by the Cadbury Cabin for a snack. You won't want to lug a backpack around Cadbury World, so book a spot at a luggage storage service near New Street Station.
• National Sea Life Centre: Delve into the deep blue sea at the National Sea Life Centre. You'll find over 2,000 aquatic critters living in this mammoth aquarium, spread across over 60 different displays. There are tons of rare and amazing species in the National Sea Life Centre, including back tip reef sharks, giant Pacific octopus, and giant green sea turtles. One of the highlights from the museum is watching the mischievous Gentoo penguins gliding through the water and playing. You can also catch daily talks with aquarium keepers and watch them feed some of the aquarium's ferocious residents.
• Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery: The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one of the city's best cultural attractions. This eclectic museum holds everything from jewelry to paintings to archeological finds. One of the most popular displays at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is the "Faith in Birmingham" exhibit, which features over 70 religious artifacts highlighting the city's diverse culture and religious heritage.
  The museum's best attraction is its art gallery, which features thousands of paintings, drawings, and sculptures dating back as far as the 14th century. The collection concerns mainly European artists, and there are works by several world-famous painters on display at this museum, including Camille Pissaro, John Constable, and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. After touring Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery's impressive collection, stop off at the ornate Edwardian Tearooms for a bite to eat or some afternoon tea. To avoid accidentally bumping into any expensive artworks, large backpacks and suitcases aren't allowed inside the museum, so check in at a Birmingham luggage storage service before visiting.