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Spending an afternoon at the Bullring shopping and leisure complex in Birmingham city centre, 10 miles away. You can browse designer collections in Selfridges and pick up new technology at the Apple Store. Take a break for lunch at Wagamama or Urban Pie.

The National Motorcycle Museum is in Solihull, 5 miles from the hotel. Over 650 motorcycles are housed here, ranging from the 1911 New Comet to the more recent Triumph Rocket III. Admire the gleaming chrome and polished badges of this valuable collection.

You can enjoy a fun day out at Drayton Manor theme park with rollercoasters, vertical-drop rides and a family-friendly steam railway. The park and zoo are 12 miles from the hotel, and our friendly staff can help you book tickets and plan your day.

Pick up discounts on tickets for visitor attractions, travel and restaurant meals at one of Birmingham's Visitor Centres. The nearest is at Birmingham International Airport, just 2 miles from Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC.

• Cadburys Word
• Drayton Manor Theme Park
• National Sea Life Centre
• Grand Prix Karting
• LG Arena
• Bullring Shopping Centre
• Thinktank Science Museum
• Delta Force Paintball
• Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
• National Motorcycle Museum
• Birmingham NEC
• Nature Centre