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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · West Midlands

The Mermaid

In or near Birmingham.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Mermaid — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Mermaid fountain, Guild of Students, University of Birmingham - geograph.org.uk - 8127745

A J Paxton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
University · 0.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Mermaid is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an art gallery and concert hall located on the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus. It features a significant collection of artworks and hosts various exhibitions and public programs aimed at engaging visitors with art and music.

From the Wikipedia article

A mermaid is a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish. Mermaid may also refer to:

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

Coordinates
52.4493, -1.9272
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B15 2TS
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston
Phone
+44 (0) 121 414 7333
Nearest railway station
University0.7 km
Official site
barber.org.uk

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Mermaid

Places to stay

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Hotels · West Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2TS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
What is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Mermaid?
The nearest railway station is University, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2TS.
Is The Mermaid free to visit?
Yes, The Mermaid is free to enter.
How do I get to The Mermaid?
The nearest railway station is University, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2TS.