Rich industrial heritage blended well with modern dau culture, Birmingham is undeniably, an amazing city to explore. Birmingham has often been called as “olde” England because of the neighbouring villages like Shropshire, Warwick and Stratford-Upon-Avon, but its several tourist attractions, vibrant night life, plenty of modern Birmingham hotels and best shopping centres have made it a thriving destination outside London.The city is known for hosting plenty of festivals. If you are visiting Birmingham in the month of October, then you can particiapte in the Birmingham Food Festival that takes place from 14 - 23 October 2011. Treat your palates with delicacies in this 0-day food and drink festival 'Birmingham Food Fest.' The festival will be featuring several popular restaurants, renowned food producers and local chefs. This festival celebrates the culinary diversity of Birmingham. Enjoy exploring the ecstatic culinary scene of the city in a restaurant close to your hotel in Birmingham.