Sheffield to Birmingham drive: Distance, time & best stops
The best road trip stops on the Sheffield to Birmingham drive are Nottingham, Conkers and Tamworth. The distance from Sheffield to Birmingham by car is 91 miles, with a 1h34m driving time.
Finding things to do between Sheffield and Birmingham
The Sheffield to Birmingham drive takes you from the biggest city in South Yorkshire to the biggest city in the West Midlands.
Interesting Sheffield activities include outdoor escape games, learning about the city’s past and culture on a private walking tour and treasure hunts with cryptic clues.
Top Birmingham experiences include historic gangs walking tours that lean heavily on Peaky Blinders, public art tours, learning new skills at the Bear Grylls Adventure and exploring the Jewellery Quarter.
Sheffield to Birmingham distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Sheffield to Birmingham is 91 miles. That’s going the along the quickest route via the M1, A42 and M42. The Sheffield to Birmingham drive takes around an hour and 34 minutes.
The best stops to add to a Sheffield to Birmingham road trip itinerary are Nottingham, Conkers and Tamworth.
Sheffield to Birmingham drive: Nottingham
Nottingham unashamedly plays on its Robin Hood heritage, but it does have a couple of good attractions. The City of Caves heads into a network of man-made caves that have been used as leather tanneries, pubs and air raid shelters.
The National Justice Museum is inside an old courthouse and prison complex, and explores the world of crime and punishment. The section on convict transportation to Australia is a fascinating.
Other top Nottingham experiences include a guided Victorian architecture walk and a Robin Hood-themed treasure hunt.
Things to do between Sheffield and Birmingham: Conkers
Conkers near Ashby-de-la-Zouch is part of the National Forest, and is a great favourite of outdoorsy kids. Along with the adventure play areas, there’s a fairy labyrinth, an activity trail, a splash park and a barefoot walk. The latter is all about getting the feel for different surfaces, whether mud, rocks, grass or soil. There’s also a ropes course with zipline.
Sheffield to Birmingham drive attractions: Tamworth
In Fazeley, just south of Tamworth, the Drayton Manor Resort is a theme park and zoo. The zoo section plays home to more than 500 animals, including a Sumatran tiger and red panda. The strength is in the child-oriented rides, however – especially in the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed section.
Just off the M42 south of Tamworth, you’ll also find the Cliff Lakes aquapark. On the lake, there are five different sections of inflatable slides, trampolines and climbing walls to conquer. You get 80 minutes to complete as much of the obstacle courses as you can.
Alternatively, you can just go for a swim or try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding.
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