Whether or not chocolate comes to mind when you think of Birmingham, one of the area’s most popular attractions is Cadbury World. In Bournville, at the site of the original factory, you can learn all about the history of the company and how chocolate is produced. In the city itself, there are a number of lovely historic buildings to see. Although much of the city was destroyed during bombing raids in WWII, not all of the important early structures were lost. Birmingham has done a lot to shed its reputation as a drab, uninteresting place. In addition to the recent facelift, the city boasts a number of sites of cultural interest. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting documents and artefacts regarding local history – as well as local artistic and industrial endeavours. The Jewellery Quarter is a fascinating area, where you can watch the process of making precious jewellery, view displays of some of the more extravagant creations and perhaps make some purchases of your own. The city is no longer a culinary backwater, having won the Ethnicity Culinary Award in 2004. You can be assured that there’s a huge variety in international cuisine options – including South Asian, Southeast Asian and West Indian specialties. For anyone having a sweet tooth, Cadbury World is nearby; this is where you can learn how chocolate is made and taste it too. Birmingham’s central location in Britain and the ease with which it can be reached has meant that many organisations over the years have chosen it as a location for major business conventions and conferences. | 
