Being a massive city, there is hardly a shortage of great activities for your matchday, or if you're spending some time in the area either side of it. A few personal favourites would have to be…Either of the two competing "escape rooms”: Escape Live and Clue HQ are a brilliantly way to kill an hour or two solving clues with you friends against the clock!Teamworks Karting is the go-to indoor racing place in Birmingham, and can add a shot of adrenaline to your day if the football was a dullard!

If you're intrigued about Villa Park and its history - be sure to get to a stadium tour! For £15 and £10 for adults and children, the tour takes you throughout the stadium, and even lets you take pictures with the European Cup!Also, just a few minutes walk from the ground is Aston Hall, a magnificent mansion.But you are in Birmingham, so if you have any shopping to do, you have to head to the Bullring, one of Europe's premier shopping destinations!