Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom, located in the county of West Midlands. Home to over a million people, the entire metropolitan area has about 4 million residents. The city is a significant industrial hub (including Rover and Cadbury) and a cultural center, associated with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Birmingham is renowned for its extensive canal network, longer than that of Venice. Spring and summer are the best times to visit, with mild and pleasant temperatures.
