Chamberlain Square: The Heart of Birmingham

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Chamberlain Square in Birmingham from Warwickshire, start by getting onto the M40 motorway. Follow the signs for Birmingham. After about 20 miles, merge onto the M42 motorway. Continue on the M42 for approximately 10 miles, then merge onto the M6 motorway towards Birmingham. After a few miles, take the exit for A38(M) towards Birmingham city center. Continue on the A38(M), which will take you directly into Birmingham. Follow signs for the city center and then for Chamberlain Square. There is limited parking in the area; expect to pay around £2-£4 per hour at local car parks.

• Train

  To reach Chamberlain Square by train, take a train from Warwick or Leamington Spa to Birmingham New Street Station. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at Birmingham New Street, follow the signs to the exit. From the station, it is about a 15-minute walk to Chamberlain Square. Head northwest on Hill Street, then turn left onto Corporation Street. Continue straight until you reach the square. Trains run frequently, and ticket prices range from £8-£15 depending on the time of travel.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, check local services that run from various towns in Warwickshire to Birmingham. The National Express and local buses operate routes to Birmingham city center. The journey may take about 1-1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Once you arrive at Birmingham city center, follow signs to Chamberlain Square, which is a short walk away. Ticket prices vary; expect to pay around £5-£10.