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43°F 6°C
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Big Brum
Ollie #71 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Birmingham's 19th-century Council House with its distinctive clock tower is called "Big Brum," since it is a replica of London's famous "Big Ben"...... more » Owner description: Birmingham's 19th-century Council House with its distinctive clock tower is called "Big Brum," since it is a replica of London's famous "Big Ben" clock tower. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Custard Factory
Ollie #72 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 8 reviews

The Custard Factory The Custard Factory is located in Digbeth, Birmingham, it has lots of independent shops and restaurants run by local people. On Saturdays there is a Vintage... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Theaters
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Three Wise Men
Ollie #73 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: This distinctive, gold-colored statue is of Birmingham's three great industrialists and entrepreneurs who contributed greatly to the city's prosperity...... more » Owner description: This distinctive, gold-colored statue is of Birmingham's three great industrialists and entrepreneurs who contributed greatly to the city's prosperity during the 18th century: Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Broomey Croft Children's Farm
Ollie #74 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Farms
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The Ballroom Birmingham
Ollie #75 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Nelson's Statue
Ollie #76 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Erected in 1809, this was the first monument erected in tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the famous hero of Trafalgar and the scourge of Napoleon's...... more » Owner description: Erected in 1809, this was the first monument erected in tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the famous hero of Trafalgar and the scourge of Napoleon's fleet. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Oak House Park and Museum
Ollie #77 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
John Wesley once preached at this 16th-century gabled timber-framed building, one of the finest of its kind in Britain.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
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Rotunda
Ollie #78 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This is Birmingham's most distinctive and famous building due to its cylindrical shape towering twenty stories.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Lapworth Museum of Geology
Ollie #79 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  103.3 miles from city center
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Cole Valley / Project Kingfisher
Ollie #80 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: A city project to regenerate the Cole Valley that provides a series of scenic river walks, giving the local people and visitors a chance to enjoy this...... more » Owner description: A city project to regenerate the Cole Valley that provides a series of scenic river walks, giving the local people and visitors a chance to enjoy this valuable natural resource. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Iron Man
Ollie #81 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Boer War Memorial
Ollie #82 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Memorial in the shape of a bronze frame around a beaten copper sheet, which contains the raised inscription of the names of those who died during the...... more » Owner description: Memorial in the shape of a bronze frame around a beaten copper sheet, which contains the raised inscription of the names of those who died during the Boer War. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Gas Hall Exhibition Gallery
Ollie #83 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Part of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this Victorian building is so named since it was once occupied by the main gas company in the city and...... more » Owner description: Part of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, this Victorian building is so named since it was once occupied by the main gas company in the city and the place where local people went to pay their gas bills. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Broadfield House Glass Museum
Ollie #84 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Located in a charming Georgian town house, this museum features world-famous collections of British glass from the 18th century to present day.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
Small Heath Park
Ollie #85 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located about a mile from Birmingham's city center, this 43-acre park was donated to the city by Mrs. Louisa Ryland in the 1870s, and today plays host...... more » Owner description: Located about a mile from Birmingham's city center, this 43-acre park was donated to the city by Mrs. Louisa Ryland in the 1870s, and today plays host to various events, fairs and bonfires throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Parks
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Victoria Law Courts
Ollie #86 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Queen Victoria herself laid the foundation stone in 1887 for this magnificent terracotta building that is lavishly decorated with sculptures and other...... more » Owner description: Queen Victoria herself laid the foundation stone in 1887 for this magnificent terracotta building that is lavishly decorated with sculptures and other architectural details. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Government Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Sleeping Giant
Ollie #87 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
This eye-catching sculpture is sure to turn heads: it's a large iron head that lies on its side along the roadside.
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Birmingham Tickets and Tourist Information
Ollie #88 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Stop in at this tourist information bureau for up-to-date maps, brochures, sightseeing tips and accommodations in the Birmingham area.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Tours
Distance  7.1 miles from city center
Birmingham Railway Museum
Ollie #89 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: This museum will thrill railroad buffs with its excellent collection of locomotives including the GWR "Castle" class, an LMS "Jubilee" class engine...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
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Perrott's Folly
Ollie #90 of 155 attractions in Birmingham
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Built in 1758 by John Perrott as an observatory, this 96-foot gothic-style tower offers panoramic views of Birmingham and the surrounding countryside.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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