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Birmingham's Symphony Hall, half an hour from the hotel, is considered one of the finest in the world. Using innovative acoustic techniques, the 6,000-pipe organ reverberates beautifully around a cavernous auditorium that comfortably seats over 2,000 people. A first-rate classical programme is complemented by well-attended jazz, rock and dance performances, alongside a host of community events.

Indulge your sweet tooth with a self-guided tour around Cadbury World, 12 miles from the hotel, as 14 separate exhibition spaces illustrate the history of one of the UK's best-loved brands. Learn how Bournville Village was built for the workers in accordance with the Cadbury brothers' Quaker values, discover how chocolate is made from bean to bar, then try your hand at making some yourself.

A mysterious underwater world awaits at the National Sea Life Centre, eight miles from the hotel. Ponder the graceful movements of colourful jellyfish, admire the toothy grins on the sharks and try to tear yourself away from the cute penguins and otters. The centre is involved in campaigns to rescue and re-home endangered sea creatures, and it also runs a pioneering seahorse-breeding programme.

Just half a mile up the road from the hotel, the Jaguar Experience at the Castle Bromwich factory gives you an unparalleled insight into how these high-performance cars are constructed. When you take a factory tour, you can watch every stage of the assembly – from sheet metal to finished car – as legions of futuristic robots work alongside skilled Jaguar technicians on the production line.

• Cadbury World
• Bullring
• NEC National Exhibition Centre
• Brindley Place
• Star City Entertainment Complex