If thrills are what you're after, head to Cadbury World, located 3.7 mi (6 km) from central Birmingham. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Cadbury World, you'll love Birmingham Botanical Gardens and National SEA LIFE Centre, both located nearby.
If you'd like to get a taste of Birmingham student life, check out University of Birmingham in Edgbaston. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.