Birmingham International Tattoo 2025

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning for your journey northwards towards Birmingham. 

We make our way to Resorts World Arena* for our fabulous evening show which starts at 18:00hr. We should have some free time to grab a bite to eat before the performance begins. Get ready to experience the Birmingham International Tattoo, Britain's biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing, standard bearers, dance teams and much more including a spectacular Grand Finale with over 1,000 performers. With something for everyone, enjoy an unforgettable evening of over three hours of pageantry and spectacle.

Rejoin your coach after the show and relax as you head back to our overnight hotel.

* Please see write up on the show below for information on the arena including bag policy, food and drink and accessibility information.

Day 2

After a good night's sleep and a leisurely start, enjoy a hearty breakfast before we leave the hotel and travel the short distance into bustling Birmingham. Enjoy time to explore this amazing city at your leisure. You can visit the famous Birmingham Bullring, one of the UK’s most visited shopping centres located in the very heart of the city and maybe have lunch at one of the many restaurants or cafes in the city centre.

Rejoin your coach later this afternoon and relax as you head home.

Tour includes

• Overnight hotel stay with English breakfast
• Seated ticket to the show at the Birmingham Resorts World Arena with coach transfers
• Silver rank ticket Block 14
• Free time to enjoy Birmingham for shopping and sightseeing
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Extras: Single room supplement from £25

There are unavoidable steps/staircases throughout the Arena to reach your seats so may be unsuitable for people with mobility issues. There may also be some walking involved from the coach drop-off point.

Birmingham International Tattoo

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

The Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo (a type of military type tournament) featuring marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing and culminating in a spectacular Grand Finale. The Tattoo has become one of the few occasions in the UK where you can see such a massed collection of standards together. As well as the Royal British Legion and Royal Air Forces Association, it also includes the Federation of Birmingham Ex-Service Associations which has about 40 member associations from the armed services regimental associations, and various campaign associations. Whether you prefer the Massed Marching Bands, the Exciting Displays or the splendour of the spectacular Grand Finale there is something for everyone at the Birmingham International Tattoo at the Resorts World Arena Birmingham.

Click here for further information on the Tattoo.

There is a variety of food and drink outlets inside the Arena to suit the majority of dietary requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: There are a number of steps/staircases throughout Resorts World Arena which are unavoidable to reach your seats so this may not be suitable for people with mobility issues / wheelchair users. There may also be some walking involved from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of the venue.

The bag policy in place at Resorts World Arena states that you may bring one bag into the arena but it **MUST** be:
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted

For further FAQs on the Arena, please click here.

The depicted seating plan/ticket locations are a representation and may not be exact.

Birmingham & the famous Bullring

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Vibrant and cosmopolitan, world-class culture and scintillating shopping, Birmingham is now one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Its compact, pedestrian-friendly centre, public squares and revitalised canals provide an attractive setting for a visit full of pleasant surprises.

The famous Bullring is the glamorous heart of Birmingham with over 160 imaginative and desirable shops to explore. Since opening in 2003 the Bullring has helped to transform shopping in Birmingham – making it one of the most popular destinations for retail therapy in the UK. Known both for its vibrant mix of shops and restaurants and for the iconic Selfridges building (which was inspired by a Paco Rabanne sequinned dress) it offers the perfect shopping experience with over 200 brands and retailers, and more than 40 restaurants and cafés to relax in. For more information on what you will find at the Bullring, please click here (opens in a new window).

You can also find the UK's biggest Primark in Birmingham with the world's biggest Greggs! The historic side of Birmingham also offers a unique experience for you to discover with over 1400 years of history, seeing it develop into one of the leading industrial towns in Britain, with an extensive canal system and great prosperity. A visit to the thriving Jewellery Quarter is not to be missed with over 700 jewellers and independent retailers including museums and great places to eat and drink, bringing modern life and history together into a wonderful experience.

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Accommodation

Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 / Jct. 7 Birmingham

A comfortable, modern hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Set in seven acres of landscaped gardens, it has the ideal facilities and perfect setting for you to enjoy a relaxing stay. As the name suggests, it is located just a short drive from Junction 7 of the M6 motorway, which makes it a good touring location. During your stay, why not make full use of the health club including an indoor swimming pool, unwind in the relaxing hotel bar, or enjoy something delicious from the tempting menu in the open lobby and restaurant. Spacious bedrooms are fully air-conditioned, with all the facilities available for your stay to be as comfortable as possible, including 24 hour room service, pillow menu, work space, iron and ironing board on request, bathroom amenities, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed internet and freeview TV entertainment. Family rooms are available.

Please be aware that as the hotel only has 3 floors they do not have a lift and a number of ground foor rooms are available. Please advise us of any specific requirements for your needs when booking.

For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window)

Hotel Location

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