André Rieu is one of the most popular live acts in the world and will be performing a brand-new show at the BP Pulse Live in Birmingham, and we have been lucky enough to secure tickets! Rieu will marvel you when he takes to the stage with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, many soloists and special guests. His performance here will be as you would expect from any of his magnificent performances; the Maestro conducting his Orchestra and playing his world-famous Stradivarius violin will create a must-see colourful concert full of surprises. His most celebrated waltzes, along with romantic and emotional ballads form a repertoire during this memorable evening which is not to be missed! i

During our visit to Birmingham, we will visit other local attractions: Aston Hall, Coffin Works, Black Country Living Museum and Birmingham Cathedral.

A visit to the Coffin Works is not what it may sound like, rather an opportunity to visit this heritage attraction located in the Jewellery Quarter. Newman Brothers was originally established in 1882 as brass founders and they predominantly made cabinet furniture. The move of premises to the Jewellery Quarter in 1894, saw a slight change in the busi- ness and they became known as Coffin Furniture Manufacturers. This change was not seen as dramatic as coffin furniture was regarded as an extension of jewellery, mainly due to the same materials being used as well as the skills and processes. The change was further encouraged as there appeared to be more money in coffins than cabinets! Coffin furniture is anything from the handles, breastplates, crucifixes and decorative ornaments right through to shrouds and robes. The business operated for over 100 years and it was in 1998 that the factory workers laid down their tools for the last time. 

Itinerary

Day 1 – Friday 18th September       

Arriving by door-to-door car at the Bull Hotel, you will be greeted by your tour manager who will be with you throughout the holiday. Refreshments will be served before boarding the coach. On our journey to Birmingham we will stop at the Clarion Hotel for lunch before making our way to Aston Hall, a magnificent seventeenth century mansion, for a guided tour. Aston Hall is steeped in history, the now grade I listed building has been restored to Jacobean splendour and is home to one of Britain’s best long galleries. After the tour, we will board the coach to continue our journey to the Crowne Plaza Hotel where your Tour Manager will assist with check-in. There will be time to unpack, relax and unwind before enjoying our evening meal.