Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 14, 2023 Looking forward to coming up for this one. Can we still park at the One Stop? If not, where? I am in Birmingham all day. Is there any place actually worth visiting in the area? Struggling to think of anything. As for the meeting, I am guessing a guest for Morris. But whoever Brum get in shouldn’t really make much of a difference and I can only see a Pirates win here. Would be disappointing if we didn’t. Quite a few Poole fans making the trip up, and heard there’s a small coachload coming as well. The weather looks set fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted July 14, 2023 Loads to do in and around brum In City Milenium Point ICC / NIA area New Street / Shopping Area Brindley Place / Canal Trip Fort Dunlop Star City Outer Areas Sutton Park (biggest Urban Park in Europe) Black Country Museum Dudley Zoo + Caves Stourbridge (World famous Crstal Glass) Crystal Mile West Midlands Safari Park Lichfield - lovely Cathedral City All within 45 - 60 mins or so of PB Drayton Manor Park + Zoo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted July 14, 2023 National Motorcycle Museum (close to airport) is a huge place. Worth a visit for folk with biking interests. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen52 385 Posted July 14, 2023 26 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Looking forward to coming up for this one. Can we still park at the One Stop? If not, where? I am in Birmingham all day. Is there any place actually worth visiting in the area? Struggling to think of anything. As for the meeting, I am guessing a guest for Morris. But whoever Brum get in shouldn’t really make much of a difference and I can only see a Pirates win here. Would be disappointing if we didn’t. Quite a few Poole fans making the trip up, and heard there’s a small coachload coming as well. The weather looks set fair. AS others have said plenty to see and do in and around Brum but beware of the clean air zone if you plan on driving into the city centre. https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/info/25/welcome-2/45/charges-operation-1 Enjoy your journey up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 14, 2023 Thanks will take a look. What’s at Star City? Got daughter with me who likes shopping! Can we park at One stop for speedway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway fan 206 Posted July 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Thanks will take a look. What’s at Star City? Got daughter with me who likes shopping! Can we park at One stop for speedway? don't park at one stop as restrictions in place due to new owners . The stadium car park by the old car wash is £3 opens about 5.30 with gates open at 6 . Just round corner on A34 there is room for 45 cars outside Bracebridge Engineering and Kalsi Kitchens with a sign showing this and a volunteer manning it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 14, 2023 Thanks. I will check out the engineering works as don’t want to be hemmed in at the stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S4r4h 26 Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Thanks will take a look. What’s at Star City? Got daughter with me who likes shopping! Can we park at One stop for speedway? Star City does not have any shopping. There is a large cinema there, a casino and a few eaty places. There is a shopping park close to star city call The Fort (near Fort Dunlop) but just general shops nothing exciting. Shopping in the Bull Ring/Grand Central or The Mailbox in the city centre may be considered slightly better shopping areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted July 14, 2023 There's nothing exciting in, or about Birmingham.... full stop ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 512 Posted July 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: There's nothing exciting in, or about Birmingham.... full stop ! It's just the same as any other major city in this country, no more or less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Buck 65 Posted July 14, 2023 Hope you will have a good day - but beware of the traffic congestion when you make your way to the stadium. It isn't far from Birmingham City Centre, but it can get extremely nasty between about 4pm and 7pm. The City Council have spent millions on renovating the route from the City to Perry Barr, but it doesn't seem to have done much to improve the traffic flow, so allow plenty of time to make your way to Perry Barr. Have a good evening though, and hope you enjoy the racing. I don't think we Birmingham fans have too many illusions about the outcome - but every dog has his day!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 14, 2023 That we would win a couple of years ago Brian and we were soundly beaten. Nothing is guaranteed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 262 Posted July 14, 2023 14 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Looking forward to coming up for this one. Can we still park at the One Stop? If not, where? I am in Birmingham all day. Is there any place actually worth visiting in the area? Struggling to think of anything. As for the meeting, I am guessing a guest for Morris. But whoever Brum get in shouldn’t really make much of a difference and I can only see a Pirates win here. Would be disappointing if we didn’t. Quite a few Poole fans making the trip up, and heard there’s a small coachload coming as well. The weather looks set fair. You could add this to the list........... Cadbury World: Fun Days Out With The Kids | Day Trip Attraction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted July 15, 2023 13 hours ago, GiveusaB said: There's nothing exciting in, or about Birmingham.... full stop ! Pulling it back.... the people are great though! : ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackrat 444 Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) Good to see Coventry legend Edward Kennett winning on the grass today. Edited July 16, 2023 by Trackrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
