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Currency GBPTime in Birmingham 00:19UTC+01:00Country codes GB / GBR
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Explore Birmingham
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Birmingham. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
11 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one option for your time in Birmingham. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Chamberlain Square
Chamberlain Square is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham
St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Victoria Square, Birmingham
Victoria Square, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Old Joint Stock Theatre is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Theatre Royal, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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The River (artwork)
The River (artwork) is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Alpha Tower
Alpha Tower is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Victoria Square House
Victoria Square House is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Baskerville House
Baskerville House is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Big Brum
Big Brum is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Birmingham
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Land here. Start in Birmingham.
BHX
An arrival option for Birmingham
Birmingham Airport
10.7 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Birmingham. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at BHX
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BHX airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 10.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 54.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 99.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 114.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 124.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 134.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, West Midlands · EGBB
Elevation327 ft
Coordinates52.453899, -1.74803
Runways
15 / 33
10013 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP118.05 MHz
APP123.975 MHz
ATIS136.02 MHz
Fire121.6 MHz
GND121.8 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
East Midlands Airport
Nottingham, Leicestershire · EGNX
Elevation306 ft
Coordinates52.8311, -1.32806
Runways
09 / 27
9495 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP134.175 MHz
ATIS122.675 MHz
Fire service121.6 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR124 MHz
Manchester Airport
Manchester, Greater Manchester · EGCC
Elevation257 ft
Coordinates53.349375, -2.279521
Runways
05L / 23R
10000 × 148 ft
ASP05R / 23L
10007 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP135 MHz
ATIS128.175 MHz
CLNC DEL121.7 MHz
GND121.85 MHz
TWR118.625 MHz
TWR119.4 MHz
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool · EGGP
Elevation80 ft
Coordinates53.334863, -2.849637
Runways
09 / 27
7497 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.85 MHz
ATIS124.33 MHz
GND121.95 MHz
TWR126.35 MHz
London Luton Airport
Luton, Luton · EGGW
Elevation526 ft
Coordinates51.874699, -0.368333
Runways
07 / 25
7093 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP129.55 MHz
ATIS120.575 MHz
GND121.75 MHz
TWR132.55 MHz
Bristol Airport
Bristol · EGGD
Elevation622 ft
Coordinates51.382326, -2.716453
Runways
09 / 27
6598 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS126.025 MHz
GND121.925 MHz
RDR136.075 MHz
TWR133.85 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Birmingham
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Birmingham. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 11 ideas for Birmingham — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Directions ↗Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one option for your time in Birmingham. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Chamberlain Square
Directions ↗Chamberlain Square is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham
Directions ↗St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Victoria Square, Birmingham
Directions ↗Victoria Square, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Old Joint Stock Theatre
Directions ↗Old Joint Stock Theatre is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Directions ↗Theatre Royal, Birmingham is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
The River (artwork)
Directions ↗The River (artwork) is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Alpha Tower
Directions ↗Alpha Tower is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Victoria Square House
Directions ↗Victoria Square House is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Baskerville House
Directions ↗Baskerville House is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Big Brum
Directions ↗Big Brum is one option for your time in Birmingham. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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8,961,989 residents
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