Birmingham International Airport is the major airport serving the West Midlands of England, located around six miles to the southeast of the city and can be easily reached via the A45. Classed as England's "second city", Birmingham offers wider road transport links into the airport by also taking the M42 motorway. Arriving at the airport and hiring a car from Birmingham International Airport is the perfect starting point to explore Warwickshire, whose attractions include Warwick Castle, the birthplace of legendary English wordsmith William Shakespeare at Stratford upon Avon and a vast landscape of beautiful countryside.
There are a whole host of things to see and do in Birmingham to suit everyone's taste and interest. For those with a sweet tooth, Cadbury World, a fun and interactive exhibition covering everything you could ever want to know about chocolate and how it’s made, is a must. Birmingham is one of the UK’s cities that is the furthest from the sea, but it’s home to the National Sea Life Centre, whose key attraction is a walk-through million litre seawater tank with a wide range freshwater and marine life, including sharks, sea turtles and tropical fish. Car hire from Birmingham International Airport will also enable you head out into the Warwickshire countryside and enjoy the likes of Sutton and Charlecote Parks.
