Best Landmarks in Birmingham
St. Philip’s Cathedral
A cathedral that was constructed in the early 1700s, and is an example of English Baroque design.
Aston Hall
A grand Jacobean mansion that offers a glimpse into Birmingham's past, featuring stunning architecture, elegant gardens, and an impressive collection of historical artifacts.
Sloth Furnaces
Sloss Furnaces is a former 20th-century iron mill where visitors can learn about Birmingham's industrial history.
Civil Rights district
The Civil Rights District is a place to learn about the historical struggles of African-Americans in Birmingham.
River Rea
A river near the crossing of which Birmingham's early settlement and market area was established.
Birmingham Mint
Established in 1794, the Birmingham Mint produced coins for over 150 countries.
Balti Triangle
A curry hotspot where innovative Pakistani chefs helped make Birmingham one of the UK’s most popular curry destinations.
Birmingham Cathedral
The city's oldest building, built in the early 1700s with beautiful Barack style architecture and stained glass windows.
Victoria Square
Discover Birmingham's civic heart in this grand public square, adorned with sculptures like the Victoria and Albert fountains, and surrounded by important buildings such as the Town Hall and Council House.
Gas Street Basin
A location visited on the 'From Canals and Victorians to Today's City' walking tour, providing insights into the city's industrial past.
Brindley Place
Brindley Place is a tourist and leisure destination in Birmingham known for its canals, bars, and restaurants; visitors can rent boats or take canal tours.
Centenary Square
Location of the Library of Birmingham.
Hall of memory
Erected in 1925 to commemorate the 14,000 City men who lost their lives in World War One.
Council house
A Renaissance Style Council house with its famous big Brum clock near Victoria Square.
Old Town Hall
Built in 1832, a masterpiece of Victorian architecture resembling a Roman Temple in Victoria Square.
Chamberland Square
Chamberland Square flanks the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Victoria Square.
Centennial Square
Centennial Square is near the Birmingham Central Library.
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
A historic landmark providing incredible insights into different facets of the city's past.
Sarehole Mill
The mill where J.R.R. Tolkien spent his childhood, inspiring his fictional realm of Middle Earth.
Winterbourne House and Garden
A restored estate and one of the UK’s finest examples of an Edwardian arts and crafts villa, built for John and Margaret Nettlefold.