Birmingham's Public Art - City Centre Walking Tour
Birmingham, GB
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Duration 2 hours
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Expert guide provided
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Audio receiver included
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Earphones provided
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No entrance fees
Explore Birmingham's vibrant public art scene on a guided walking tour, led by author Jonathan Berg, and discover the city's artistic heritage.
Included
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Use of audio receiver to hear the tour guide's live tour perfectly. -
Tour guide
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Earphones - if you can please bring earphones with a 3.5mm jack. if not we provide a new pair - you keep at the end and a small donation to our chosend charity appreciated.
Excluded
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There are no entrance fees on the tour.
Explore Birmingham's vibrant public art scene on a guided walking tour, led by author Jonathan Berg, and discover the city's artistic heritage.
Highlights
- Explore Birmingham's public art scene
- Learn about the history of public art in the city
- Discover the architectural gems of Birmingham
- Experience the unique artworks of the Bullring
- Get a new perspective on the artistic side of Birmingham
Meeting Point
Tour starts outside the main doors of St Martin's Church - at the bottom of the Bullring towards the open markets.
7 St Martin's Walk, Birmingham B5 4BH , United Kingdom
End Point
We end at the Library of Birmingham entrance in Centenary Square
Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2EA , United Kingdom
What to expect
Grand Central
We pass through Grand Central and see Birmingham's exciting piece of public art - Ozzy the Bull.
5 minutes
Bullring Shopping Centre Walkway
We see public art in the Bullring.
5 minutes
Birmingham Hippodrome
We see street art arond the Southside area of Birmingham including Bee Girl.
5 minutes
St Philip's Cathedral Garden
We see public art in the Square
5 minutes
Victoria Square
Surrounded by architecturally inspiring buildings and with interesting artworks this is a place we spend a little time to start to understand the more artistic side of the city.
5 minutes
Admission Included
Chamberlain Square
We see the significant public art in the Square and understand more about the history of this place.
5 minutes
Centenary Square
We see public art from the 1920s art deco throuh to modern controversial bronze pieces. We get an understanding of how we the city uses public art to tell the back-story of Birmingham
15 minutes
Birmingham Cathedral
This was built as a church between 1715 - 1725. It became a cathedral in 1905 a few years after Birmingham had been given city status. If we are lucky enough to go inside the Burne-Jones stained glass is magnificent.
10 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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We try not to cancel tours even with adverse weather conditions. If it is raining please bring a suitable coat or umbrella. In the event of icy conditions the tour route may be adapted.
What our experts say
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Bring earphones with a 3.5mm jack. -
Start your day with coffee at Loco Lounge.
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Check out the street art near the Hippodrome.
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Visit the nearby Birmingham Museum.
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Dress for the weather; it can change quickly.
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