The centre boasts the world's first completely transparent underwater tunnel allowing visitors to be surrounded on all sides by sharks, rays and a host of other marine marvels. Birmingham is home to one of Europe's premier venues for contemporary art, showing exciting, innovative and challenging artists. Since the early 60's Ikon Gallery has championed the work of living artists. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens were opened in 1832. They were designed by JC Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher.
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Distances by road will be longer. The Britannia Hotel is a ten storey hotel standing opposite New Street Station in the heart of the city's shopping and cultural centre. Offering 195 excellently equipped en-suite bedrooms. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel is within easy reach of all that Birmingham has to offer. Cadbury World, the Sealife centre, Star City, shops, theatres and other attractions are all close by, as are the airport and train station.