Follies · West Midlands
Burnaby Obelisk
In or near Birmingham.
Burnaby Obelisk — Public artwork (obelisk).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Burnaby Obelisk is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (obelisk).". Coordinates: 52.4809°, -1.8984°.
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Official information
The Old Joint Stock is a historic pub and theatre located in Birmingham, housed in a Grade II listed building. Visitors can enjoy British pub traditions, a variety of food and drink, and a range of theatrical performances in its studio theatre.
Place summary
Burnaby Obelisk is a notable structure located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Birmingham. This obelisk serves as a historical landmark, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided. It is situated in postcode B3.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4809, -1.8984
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 2QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- 0121 200 1892
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n986548565 (ODbL)
- commons: Memorial, St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham - DSC08824.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnaby Obelisk?
- Burnaby Obelisk is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 2QB), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Burnaby Obelisk?
- Burnaby Obelisk — Public artwork (obelisk).
- How do I get to Burnaby Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode B3 2QB.
- Is Burnaby Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, Burnaby Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnaby Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 2QB.