Congratulations to Aston Villa on a great season and top six place in the Premier League. Marketing Birmingham has been a proud sponsor of Aston Villa FC for the 2008/09 football season, encouraging home and away fans to make the most of what Birmingham has to offer before and after the match.Now that the season is over, why not plan a weekend in Birmingham to enjoy the fantastic shopping, restaurants, nightlife and attractions. Visit Birmingham – it’s in a league of its own.
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This summer will see Aston Villa taking part in the ‘Taste of Birmingham’ event for the first time.
After all that fresh air and excitement you'll be ready for a good night's sleep, and in Birmingham there are great hotels and apartments to suit every budget.
Trendy bars and nightclubs, live music venues, concert halls, theatres, comedy clubs - a night out in Birmingham is the perfect way to celebrate after the match.
200 restaurants in Birmingham city centre offer cuisine from 27 different countries around the world so there's plenty of choice to grab a bite after the football, whether you want Michelin Stars or a traditional Balti.