Charlotte Spence

In amongst the hustle and bustle of the country's second biggest city, it can be hard to find somewhere to get away from it all; somewhere where you can reflect on things and chill out. Here's our pick of some of the best spots in Birmingham to take a step back from city life and enjoy some space of your own...   Victoria Park   A photo posted by marta_martola_bonfante (@marta_martola_bonfante) on Sep 10, 2015 at 9:59am PDT   All of Birmingham's parks offer somewhere to escape urban commotion, but Victoria Park is a great place to escape the constant rush. Bring a packed lunch and take a seat on one of the benches facing the cathedral, where you can people watch to your heart’s content. Victoria Park, High Street, Smethwick, B66 3NT.   Lickey Hills   A photo posted by Jen (@nifa77) on Sep 12, 2015 at 10:24am PDT   Experience the great outdoors in the middle of the city. Whether you want to amble along paths, or strike out and make a new route yourself, Lickey Hills is the place to truly remove yourself from the city. The views are to die for - look out for the BT tower and Old Joe on the University of Birmingham Campus in the distance and put city life in perspective. Lickey Hills, Warren Ln, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8ER.   Edwardian Tea Room at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery   A photo posted by Echo (@deevonecho) on Aug 9, 2015 at 9:26am PDT   The perfect place for you and a friend to tuck yourselves away for a few hours. In this vast room, filled with quirky d