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Date spot in Birmingham

Symphony Hall

Hear the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, or a touring band or comedian, in the hall built for its sound, all warm wood and tiers of red seats.

Inside Symphony Hall, tiers of red seats and wood-panelled balconies curving round a stage set for an orchestra

Broad Street, city centre

Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA
  • Event
  • Rain-proof ☔
  • Big night
  • Culture

Why it's a good date: A proper night out, and the acoustics are something else even if you're not a classical fan. The canals are right behind it for a walk after.

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  • Bournville's village green in autumn, with low sun through the trees and the octagonal Rest House on the left

    Cadbury World and Bournville

    Bournville, south Birmingham

    Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JR
    • Activity
    • Foodie
    • Rainy day

    Learn how the chocolate's made (and eat plenty of it) at Cadbury World, then wander the leafy model village the Cadbury family built for their workers, round the green and the old Rest House.

    Why it's a good date: It's silly, sweet and great fun together, and the village is a lovely walk afterwards. Book ahead, and finish with a cocktail at Couch in Stirchley, a short walk away.

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  • A balti on Ladypool Road

    Ladypool Road, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook

    Shababs, 163-165 Ladypool Road, Birmingham B12 8LQ
    • Restaurant
    • Rain-proof ☔
    • Foodie

    Head to the Balti Triangle, where Birmingham's balti was born, and share a curry served sizzling in the steel bowl it's cooked in, with a naan big enough for two.

    Why it's a good date: Cheap, filling and a real taste of the city. Many places don't serve alcohol but let you bring your own, so check first and take a bottle.

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  • The Custard Factory's tall red-brick Victorian building in Digbeth, lit by evening sun

    Digbeth and the Mockingbird Cinema

    Gibb Street, Digbeth

    The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham B9 4AA
    • Activity
    • Culture
    • Big night

    Wander Digbeth's streets of murals and old warehouses, through the Custard Factory where Bird's custard was once made, then catch a film at the independent Mockingbird Cinema.

    Why it's a good date: Digbeth is where Birmingham goes out, with street food, bars and gigs all around. A film first, then see where the night takes you.

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