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Historic churches · West Midlands

St Martin in the Bull Ring

In or near Birmingham.

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St Martin in the Bull Ring — church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.

St Martin in the Bull Ring, historic churches in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Birmingham Moor Street · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

St Martin in the Bull Ring is located in Birmingham with the postcode B5 5BB. The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

St Martin in the Bull Ring is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1855. Designed by Julius Alfred Chatwin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Martin of Tours. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4770°, -1.8932°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Heritage listing

St Martin in the Bull Ring is a Church of England parish church in the city of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. It is the original parish church of Birmingham and stands between the Bull Ring Shopping Centre and the markets. The church is a Grade II* listed building. The current rector is Jeremy Allcock.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St. Martin in the Bull Ring is a church located in Birmingham, known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to community safety. Visitors can attend worship services and engage with the church's safeguarding initiatives.

From the Wikipedia article

St Martin in the Bull Ring is a Church of England parish church in the city of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. It is the original parish church of Birmingham and stands between the Bull Ring Shopping Centre and the markets. The church is a Grade II* listed building. The current rector is Jeremy Allcock.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.4770, -1.8932
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B5 5BB
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Phone
0121 426 0407
Established
1855
Nearest railway station
Birmingham Moor Street0.2 km
Official site
www.bullring.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Martin in the Bull Ring?
St Martin in the Bull Ring is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B5 5BB), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is St Martin in the Bull Ring?
St Martin in the Bull Ring — church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
How do I get to St Martin in the Bull Ring?
The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B5 5BB.
When was St Martin in the Bull Ring built?
Built or established in 1855. Designed by Julius Alfred Chatwin.
Is St Martin in the Bull Ring a listed building?
St Martin in the Bull Ring is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Martin in the Bull Ring free to visit?
Yes, St Martin in the Bull Ring is free to enter.
How do I get to St Martin in the Bull Ring?
The nearest railway station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B5 5BB.