In reply to Murcantile:
Birmingham isn't ideal for climbing but I guess it depends how keen you are. I'm in Brum and happily drive to north wales for a days bouldering and back again.
Closest place is probably Churnet which is about an hour, then a lot of the southern grit is only an hour and a half, Roaches, Cratcliffe, Robin Hoods Stride etc. Same sort of time for places like Raven tor. Nesscliffe is just over an hours drive as well.
If you want stuff on the doorstep you'll be disappointed but if you're willing to do about an hour and a half drive there is a lot to keep you busy. Oh and don't believe anyone who tells you about crags around Leicester, the only thing vaguely worth climbing on is Forest rock and even that isn't the best.