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Birmingham

Birmingham — city in the West Midlands, England.

Birmingham

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Birmingham is a town of about 1,137,100 people in west midlands. (City in the West Midlands, England.) Wikipedia notes: "Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands, within the wider West Midlands region, in England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.2 million people in the city proper in 2024.". Coordinates 52.4800°, -1.9025°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
52.4800, -1.9025
Population
1,137,100

Sources

Things to see in Birmingham

59 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant.

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Zoos & aquariums · West Midlands

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park

Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.

Cannon Hill Park

Parks · West Midlands

Cannon Hill Park

Cannon Hill Park — public park in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.

Other places · West Midlands

Abstract Art Mural

Abstract Art Mural — Public artwork (mural) by Mr Bunny Bread.

Adderley Park

Parks · West Midlands

Adderley Park

Adderley Park — park in Birmingham, England.

Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Galleries · West Midlands

Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Barber Institute of Fine Arts — Art gallery and concert hall in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Birmingham Assay Office

Museums · West Midlands

Birmingham Assay Office

Birmingham Assay Office — one of the four assay offices in the United Kingdom.

Theatres · West Midlands

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Galleries · West Midlands

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery — museum and art gallery in Birmingham, UK.

Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral

Cathedrals · West Midlands

Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral

Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral — Greek Orthodox cathedral in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.

Theatres · West Midlands

Birmingham Rep

Birmingham Rep is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Theatres · West Midlands

Blue Orange Theatre

Blue Orange Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Other places · West Midlands

Boulton, Watt and Murdoch

Boulton, Watt and Murdoch — Public artwork by William Bloye.

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Boy Scout War Memorial

Boy Scout War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1924-07-27.

Other places · West Midlands

Canal Boat Carving Welcome Post

Canal Boat Carving Welcome Post — Public artwork (sculpture) by Friends of Selly Oak Park.

Other places · West Midlands

Charm Braclet Trail: BITS FOR SPITFIRES

Charm Braclet Trail: BITS FOR SPITFIRES — Public artwork (plate) by Mick Thacker;Mark Renn;Renn & Thacker Partnership;Casteck Ltd..

Coffin Works

Museums · West Midlands

Coffin Works

Coffin Works — former factory, preserved as a museum.

Other places · West Midlands

Cyril The Squirrel Willow Sculpture

Cyril The Squirrel Willow Sculpture — Public artwork (sculpture) by Children of St Mary's School.

Eastside Projects

Museums · West Midlands

Eastside Projects

Eastside Projects — artist-run free public space.

Other places · West Midlands

Feathers of Freedom (King's Norton Station Exit Height Restrictor)

Feathers of Freedom (King's Norton Station Exit Height Restrictor) — Public artwork (sculpture) by Paula Woof.

Other places · West Midlands

Findings Trail ‖ CROSS

Findings Trail ‖ CROSS — Public artwork (plate) by Laura Potter.

Other places · West Midlands

Findings Trail ■ FINISH

Findings Trail ■ FINISH — Public artwork (plate) by Laura Potter.

Other places · West Midlands

Findings Trail 🅡 CURB CHAIN

Findings Trail 🅡 CURB CHAIN — Public artwork (plate) by Laura Potter.

Other places · West Midlands

Flowers & Abstract Art Mural

Flowers & Abstract Art Mural — Public artwork (mural) by Mr Bunny Bread.

Memorials & monuments · West Midlands

Hall of Memory

Hall of Memory — Monument, dating to 1925-07-04.

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