Best Landmarks in Birmingham

15 landmarks

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   Museum4.5★8,296 reviews

   Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

   Located in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is a Grade II* listed building showcasing an extensive collection of art, including Pre-Raphaelite works, industrial heritage, and family-friendly exhibits. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, it offers free general admission and features galleries such as the Staffordshire Hoard and Wild City, alongside a tearoom and museum shop.

   Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00Time to spend 1–3 hrs

   12 min walk · 0.9 km·Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3DH

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   Pub4.4★4,203 reviews

   The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre, Birmingham

   Nestled in Birmingham's Temple Row, this Victorian gem blends a grand pub with an intimate 105-seat theatre. Originally a library and bank from 1862, designed by architect Julius Alfred Chatwin, it features ornate decor, a central glass dome, and classic British fare alongside house ales. Upstairs, the theatre hosts professional productions, new writing, and touring shows in a cosy, atmospheric space perfect for musicals, dramas, and cabaret.

   Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–3 hrs

   9 min walk · 0.7 km·4 Temple Row W, Birmingham B2 5NY

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   Cathedral4.5★2,146 reviews

   Birmingham Cathedral

   Birmingham Cathedral, also known as St Philip's Cathedral, is the oldest building in Birmingham city centre still used for its original purpose. Built in 1715 and elevated to cathedral status in 1905, it is a fine example of English Baroque architecture. The cathedral is renowned for its four stunning stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones, restored in 2023, and serves as a spiritual, cultural, and community hub in the city. Entry is free, and it hosts regular services, concerts, and events.

   Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   8 min walk · 0.6 km·Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB

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   Anglican church4.6★953 reviews

   St. Martin's

   St Martin in the Bull Ring is Birmingham’s original parish church, a striking Grade II* listed Gothic Victorian building located in the heart of the city’s bustling Bull Ring shopping district. With origins dating back to 1290 and possible Saxon worship before that, the church features an impressive timber hammerbeam roof, intricate stonework, and a rich history intertwined with Birmingham’s urban development.

   Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   8 min walk · 0.6 km·Edgbaston St, Birmingham B5 5BB

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   Catholic cathedral4.7★445 reviews

   St Chad's Catholic Cathedral

   St Chad's Cathedral in Birmingham is the first Catholic cathedral built in England since the Reformation, designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in a striking Gothic Revival style. Consecrated in 1841, it serves as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and houses the relics of St Chad. The cathedral is renowned for its stunning stained glass, intricate interior decorations, and a remarkable history including surviving a WWII bombing.

   Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

   9 min walk · 0.7 km·3540 St. Chads Queensway, Birmingham B4 6EU

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   Museum4.3★183 reviews

   Soho House Museum

   Soho House Museum in Birmingham is the beautifully restored 18th-century home of Matthew Boulton, a key figure of the Industrial Revolution and founder of the Lunar Society. The Grade II* listed house showcases Georgian elegance, innovative early technologies like central heating, and displays of silver, ormolu, and clocks produced at Boulton’s Soho Manufactory. The museum’s peaceful gardens and historic interiors offer insight into Birmingham’s industrial heritage and Enlightenment-era innovation.

   Price level $$Time to spend 1–2 hrs

   6 min drive · 2.9 km·Soho Ave, Birmingham B18 5LB

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   Memorial estate4.5★150 reviews

   Hall of Memory

   The Hall of Memory in Birmingham is a solemn war memorial built in the 1920s to honor the 12,320 citizens who died in World War I, later commemorating those lost in subsequent conflicts. Located in Centenary Square, it features striking bronze statues representing the British military services and a quiet interior space for reflection, with free public access during limited hours.

   Thu–Sat 10:00–16:00Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   16 min walk · 1.2 km·Broad St, Birmingham B1 2HF

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   Historical landmark4.2★81 reviews

   Edgbaston Waterworks Tower

   The Edgbaston Waterworks Tower, built around 1870 in Birmingham, is a striking Victorian industrial structure designed by John Henry Chamberlain and William Martin. Originally part of the city’s water supply system, this Grade II listed tower is famed for its architectural grandeur and rumored inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘Two Towers.’ It stands near Perrott’s Folly, together creating a unique historic and literary landmark in the Edgbaston area.

   Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   6 min drive · 3.0 km·Birmingham B16 9DD

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   Shopping Centre4.5★51 reviews

   The Selfridges Building

   Rising like a giant silver amoeba in the heart of Birmingham, the Selfridges Building is one of the UK’s most striking modern landmarks. Clad in over 15,000 shimmering aluminium discs, this futuristic department store at Bullring redefines shopping as an architectural spectacle. Inside, it’s a curated world of luxury fashion, beauty, gourmet food, and in-store experiences, all beneath a sculptural roof that has become an icon of 21st-century British design. Whether you’re browsing designer rails or simply admiring its otherworldly form, Selfridges is a must-see in the city.

   Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs

   7 min walk · 0.5 km·Upper Dean St, Birmingham B5 4BP

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    Historical landmark4.4★44 reviews

    Perrott's Folly

    Perrott's Folly is a striking 29-metre-high tower built in 1758 by local landowner John Perrott in Edgbaston, Birmingham. Originally constructed as an observatory and fashionable venue, it later served as a weather station. The tower is famous for its possible influence on J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Two Towers' and is a Grade II* listed building. Managed by a local charity, it hosts occasional art events and remains an important heritage landmark requiring ongoing preservation.

    Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs

    6 min drive · 2.9 km·44 Waterworks Rd, Birmingham B16 9AL

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