Birmingham - a city of sport

Staging more national and international sporting championships than any other UK city, there are few better European cities to visit for the sports fan.

The city is home to three professional football clubs: Aston Villa, Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion. Both Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion were founder members of the Football League in 1888, and a tour of over 130 year’s of history at Villa Park is a must for any football fan (Call 0121 327 5353 for more information).

After successfully staging the World Indoor Championships in Athletics and the World Badminton Championships in 2003, and more recently the World Cup Final Gymnastics in December 2004, the National Indoor Arena has solidified its reputation as one of Europe’s finest sporting venues. Future events include the European Indoor Athletics Championships in 2007.