Birmingham City is one of the 2 big football clubs in the West Midlands, formed by a group of cricketers from Holy Church in Bordesley Green in 1875 the club was originally known as Small Heath Alliance. Serviced City Pads provide a wide range of Serviced Apartments in the city of Birmingham.

The Club changed it’s name from Small Heath Alliance in 1905, adopting the name of Birmingham FC. Birmingham FC and moved to the current St Andrews site in 1906, the first game at St Andrews was played against Middlesbrough in December of that year attracting a crowd of 32,000. Serviced City Pads has a reservations team who can be contacted on 0844 335 8866.

Birmingham City know as the ‘The Blues’ graced Wembley against their bitter rivals West Bromwich Albion in the F.A Cup final eventually coming out on the losing side 2:1.

The following year saw the club attract the highest ever attendence at St Andrews with 67,341 people turning out to watch the F.C Cup tie against Everton.

In 1970 Trevor Francis made his first apprearance for the Blues, he went on to become a Blue’s legend scoring 133 goals in 328 appearances. Nine years later he became the first £1 million English Footballer, moving to Nottingham Forest in 1979.

Birmingham City struggled in the 1980’s in terms of league success with relegation to division three in 1989 for the first time in their history. The 1990’s brough some joy for the loyal fans with a visit to Wembley in 1991 when Birmingham reaching Wembley for the first time in 35 years in the Leyland DAF Cup Final and won 3-2 against Tranmere in a thriller under the Twin Towers.

In 1992 the club became the first team to be promoted from Division Three to Division One as the divisions were reconstructed.

The arrival of David Sullivan and the Gold brothers in March 1993 led to a period of financial stability with a much needed cash injection and under the managerial reigns of Terry Cooper the club survived almost certain relegation.With this stability the Blues went on again to Grace Wembley in the 1994-95 season Auto Windscreen Shield Comptetition with a sell out of nearly 77,000 and won the game 2-1.

2002 saw the Blue’s back in the Premiership with Steve Bruce as the manager with former Wigan boss John Benson as general manager and Mark Bowen as first team coach. Bruce then went about assembling a squad that he hoped would be strong enough to survive the premiership by bringing Robbie Savage, Clinton Morrison and Aliou Cisse. Bruce oversaw 4 years in the top flight until relegation back to the Championship at the end of the 2005/06 season.When visiting Birmingham City Football Club visit www.servicedcitypads.com for Short Term Accommodation.

Alex Mcleish former manager of Scotland and Rangers and his best attempt couldn’t avoid another relegation fight in the 2007/08 season and Birmingham City went back again into the Championship, the following season saw them promoted back into the Premiership after finishing in 2nd spot behind their great rivals Wolverhampton. In October 2009 the club was taken over by new owners as David Sullivan and the Gold Brothers sold up to Chinese entrepreneur Carson Yeung and his Grandtop Holdings Company and a new era at St Andrew’s began.

Birmingham City Football Club are currently expected to finish in 10th spot this year in the Premiership the highest ever finish in the club’s history.Serviced City Pads provided excellent accommodation in city centre Birmingham

Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens is one of its most visited locations in Birmingham. You will find beauty, peace and tranquillity combined with breath-taking displays of nature to be discovered in the gardens and glasshouses.
The main glasshouse, situated in the centre of the gardens has the most varied collection of diverse plants in a small apace compared to other parts of the Gardens. The hot humid atmosphere is just right to simulate the conditions needed for these equatorial plants. Walking through this glasshouse gives visitors the sense of a tropical rainforest feel.
The main Lawn is especially popular in the summer for picnics and is indeed the hub of the gardens, inviting visitors to leave the formal terrace and explore the more remote regions beyond.
If you prefer quieter surroundings then you may want to visit the red-brick cottage, manifesting a medley of architectural styles. The cottage provides a natural setting for a collection of old favourite plants reminiscent, at least in the public imaginations of the cottage gardens of the last century.
There is something for all the family to enjoy at the botanical gardens, while the parents anjoy a nice stroll through the gardens, the kids can enjoy this ‘hands on’ interactive garden. The Garden is designed in the shape of a flower. The entrance, via a willow tunnel, takes visitors up the stem path to the flower. Here, each petal contains interactive exhibits where children can get a real ‘feel’ for the natural world.
If you are visiting Birmingham Botanical Gardens, or for any other attraction or events in the city, then why not stay in a serviced apartment in Birmingham city centre. Serviced City Pads (www.servicedcitypads.com) have a range of serviced apartments in Birmingham City Centre. Rather than staying in a hotel in Birmingham, many are choosing to stay in a 1 bedroom apartment or a 2 bedroom apartment in Birmingham. Finding accommodation in Birmingham has never been easier with our easy apartment search tool on our website. Please call the reservations team on 0844 335 8866 or visit the Birmingham apartments page on our website here http://www.servicedcitypads.com/Birmingham-Serviced-Apartments/apartments.html

Brindleyplace is one of Birminghams finest places to wine and dine. If you’re on the go and grabbing a quick snack or planning a stylish night out Brindleyplace offers the finest selection of restaurants, bars and cafés in one location.

Brindleyplace has a wide variety of restaurants to enjoy a light lunch or dinner. Brindley place has it all, recognisable brand name such as Pizza Express and Cafe Rouge to independent restaurants such as Cielo and the Handmade BurgerCo.

Brindleyplace is the ideal location to enjoy and night out with friends or sit peacefully and watch the canal barges pass by. Sit on the terrace of one of many of the bars or café’s and soak up the atmosphere. You will find everything you need in this area from, shopping, parking and banking, you will find everything you need within just a few short steps.

You’ll never be without entertainment at Brindleyplace, whether a romantic getaway or family day out, look no further than the packed events calendar at Brindleyplace.  The estate offers regular entertainment from lively musical performances to art exhibitions. Or if you want to tickle your taste buds a little further, why not visit in April when the local Produce Market visits. You’ll be amazed by the variety of fruit and vegetables, wine, pastries and cheeses.

If you are visiting Birmingham Brindleyplace, or for any other attraction or events in the city, then why not stay in a serviced apartment in Birmingham city centre.  Serviced City Pads (www.servicedcitypads.com) have a range of serviced apartments in Birmingham City Centre.  Rather than staying in a hotel in Birmingham, many are choosing to stay in a 1 bedroom apartment or a 2 bedroom apartment in Birmingham.  Finding accommodation in Birmingham has never been easier with our easy apartment search tool on our website.   Please call the reservations team on 0844 335 8866 or visit the Birmingham apartments page on our website here http://www.servicedcitypads.com/Birmingham-Serviced-Apartments/apartments.html

Uncover  a World of chocolate, delights as you tour through thedelights as you tour through the different exhibits and learn about the history and heritage of the Cadbury story. Climb aboard your beanmobile and relax as you take a magical ride through an enchanted chocolate wonderland before discovering the processes involved in creating the nation’s favourite chocolate. Then see yourself moulded in chocolate, chase Cadbury Creme Eggs and play with virtual Cadbury chocolate buttons in purple planet. Of course there are free samples to enjoy and especially get your taste buds tingling in Essence as you choose your own warm liquid chocolate concoction!. With all these attractions, the World’s biggest Cadbury shop and much more, Cadbury World really is a better day in than most days out.

A Cadbury World break provides an opportunity to experience British chocolate heritage in comfort and style. Relax on your Serviced apartment break and the convenience of a Serviced Apartment in Birmingham, near Cadbury World makes this a tasty family break.

The National Sea Life Centre takes visitors on a spectacular undersea voyage with over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, creating a wonderland for visitors of all ages. The attraction boasts an enormous one million litre ocean tank housing giant green sea turtles, black tip reef sharks and tropical reef fish. All this in addition to dozens of other spectacular displays featuring otters, seahorses, crabs and lobsters, sharks and sting rays, guarantees a memorable experience for every visitor.This Christmas The Sealife Centre introduces its Newest feature; Sensorama 4-D Cinema. This 13-minute experience tells the story of a doubting young boy who takes on an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

If your Visiting Birmingham for the weekend and are keen to experience and taste one of Britains finest Chocolate makers, or the breath taking creatures of the Sealife centre , then you might like to stay in a Birmingham Serviced Apartment. Here at Serviced City Pads we have over 175 apartments throughout the city.  Please visit our website:www.servicedcitypads.comfor more details of serviced apartments and accommodation in Birmingham.  Why stay in a hotel in Birmingham when you can live in the comfort of a self catered apartment for the night with your own living space and kitchen.  You can phone to book an apartment with our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 or by visiting our Birmingham Apartments page at http://www.servicedcitypads.com/Birmingham-Serviced-Apartments/apartments.html