This museum will thrill railroad buffs with its excellent collection of locomotives including the GWR "Castle" class, an LMS "Jubilee" class engine and three GWR Pannier tank locomotives.
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This museum will thrill railroad buffs with its excellent collection of locomotives including the GWR "Castle" class, an LMS "Jubilee" class engine and three GWR Pannier tank locomotives.
Stop in at this tourist information bureau for up-to-date maps, brochures, sightseeing tips and accommodations in the Birmingham area.
Birmingham boasts two notable buildings in Victoria Square: Town Hall, built in 1834 and modeled after Rome's Temple of Castor and Pollux; and The Council House (circa 1878,) which is the seat of local government in Birmingham.
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Specializing in contemporary art, this gallery has a lively and wide-ranging program of exhibitions throughout the ear.
Gallery that houses a fine collection of original watercolor and oil paintings, etching and limited edition prints.
Located in a charming Georgian town house, this museum features world-famous collections of British glass from the 18th century to present day.
Fun for all the family, feed the friendly animals, take a ride on the farms tractor. Indoor and outdoor play, sandpit, gift shop and tea rooms.
Dedicated to Frederick Burnaby, soldier and statesman, this Portland stone sculpture is in the form of an obelisk, which stands more than fifty feet high and shows a relief portrait of Burnaby in uniform.
This park features historic gardens that have been influenced by the gardenesque style of planting, which features exotic plants brought to the British Isles from all parts of the world.
Take a leisurely stroll through these walled gardens that have been restored to their original 18th-century splendor, and explore the Summer House, Holly Walk and mysterious Maze.
This terracotta building attests to Birmingham's long tradition of non-conformist religion, with its distinctive spire and doorway friezes that depict scenes of preaching and firefighting.
Named after one of Birmingham's famous mayors, Joseph Chamberlain, this lively and busy square features the Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery and other notable attractions.
St Alban's, Conybere Street was built in 1881. It was designed by the great Victorian church architect John Loughborough Pearson (1817-1897), who also designed Truro Cathedral and Brisbane...
A dramatic addition to the Birmingham skyline is this Art-Deco commercial building that is characterized with bluish glass and chrome.
This monument to the Crimean War stands over twenty feet high and bears the names of some of the most famous battles of the war: Alma, Inkerman and Sebaastopol.
This premier arts center was created with young people in mind, which offers music studios for jazz, drama, dance and crafts along with shops, cafés and trendy restaurants.
This neo-classical building (circa 1838) stands as a monument to the golden age of railway architecture, when buildings were constructed not only for their function, but for their looks.
This self-guided tour takes visitors through Digbeth, one of the oldest parts of Birmingham, which concentrates on the magnificent old surviving buildings from the Industrial Revolution to present day.
This recreational area consists of seventy acres of woodland, grassland and water habitats, offering a full-time ranger service along with fishing and other water sports.
Commissioned in the early 1720s, this bronze figure of George I is Birmingham's oldest memorial work.
This is the last of the Grand Palladian houses, completed in 1760, which houses some of the finest examples of Rococo plasterwork by Francesco Vassali and a magnificent collection of 18th-century furniture.
In tribute to those who lost their lives in combat from World War I to present day, the interior of this somber memorial offers books with the names of the fallen, as well as impressive stained glass windows and skylights.
The spacious mall in front of the International Convention Centre leads from Centenary Square to the waterfront, featuring a tourist information bureau with maps, brochures and information about local events in and around the city.
Located in the trendy Brindleyplace complex, this two-floor gallery showcases contemporary art and serves as a venue for special education and events.
This Portland stone and bronze monument, erected in 1990, is dedicated to John Baskerville, the 18th-century printer and typographer who invented the typeface that now bears his name.
Standing almost twenty feet high, this metal sculpture erected in 1993 depicts a stylized human figure bound like a mummy and leaning slightly to one side.
Take a guided tour on foot around the Jewellry Quarter, which contains more than one hundred jewelry shops and workshops.
Serving as the main place of worship for Birmingham's Serbian community, this church was built out of marble and sandstone that was brought from Serbia.
A favorite area for hikers and mountain bikers, this 524-acre park consists of many trees, marshes and trees including a wide variety of wildlife.
This unique arts center features galleries staging contemporary art exhibitions, an art house cinema and a media reference library.
This monument marks the original site of Joseph Lucas & Sons car and vehicle factory, which was established 1872 and later played an essential role in military production during the two World Wars.
Intrigued by the unusual? Visit the grave of "the smallest woman ever" in the British Isles, who was only 33 inches high when she died in 1819.
A combination transportation museum and group event venue displays hundreds of restored British motorcycles, which provide a unique backdrop for planned seminars, banquets, conventions and other group functions
John Wesley once preached at this 16th-century gabled timber-framed building, one of the finest of its kind in Britain.
This pleasant city square features a sculpture depicting people and stories from the city's past, and a unique rendering of the Birmingham-born comedian Tony Hancock.
This public square is modern in architecture and feel, with many prestigious office buildings, art galleries, bars and restaurants nearby.
Created in 1995 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II, this park was the site of the G8 summit in 1998, where world leaders planted trees that represented their respective countries.
Built in 1758 by John Perrott as an observatory, this 96-foot gothic-style tower offers panoramic views of Birmingham and the surrounding countryside.
This lovely park comprises more than thirty acres of ponds, woodland and wildflower meadows, where various events and festivals are held throughout the year.
Statue raised in memory of Joseph Priestley, who discovered Oxygen or "dephlogisticated air" as he called it in 1774.
This impressive red brick and terracotta building was erected in 1896 as a memorial to Lord Roberts of Kandahar, Commander in Chief of the British Empire.
This is Birmingham's most distinctive and famous building due to its cylindrical shape towering twenty stories.
This small Tudor manor house was saved from demolition one hundred years ago and restored to its former glory, and today serves as a museum with guided tours.
Take a fast trip on this nostalgic steam train from Birmingham to its historical and famous neighbor, Stratford-upon-Avon.
This 96-acre working farm brings the country right to city dwellers offering guided nature walks and other popular events.
Explore Birmingham's many scenic waterways by taking a popular sightseeing trip by canal boat from this city wharf.
Dating from the 12-century, this fine Grade I structure has several interesting features including a spire, clock and the Katherine of Aragon's door dating from 1533.
A significant landmark located in The Bull Ring, Birmingham's oldest marketplace located in the center of the city.
