Location: Edgbaston
Top Things to do in Edgbaston
8 Sights & Landmarks in Edgbaston That You Shouldn't Miss
The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
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1. Jewellery Quarter Discovery Trail
2. Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 439 reviews
Reviewed By e6jeh - Worcester, United Kingdom
Fantastic Facilities, easy to navigate around the venue, parking can be a bit hard to find (best to pre-book ) .. good choices of food a great atmosphere
3. Winterbourne House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
The Garden, tea room and shop are open daily 10.30pm to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm). The House remains closed until further notice. Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.
Reviewed By hayla-lales - England, United Kingdom
Went here around four months ago with my friends. It's so beautiful and peaceful here. No noise from the city, it's in an almost countryfied area. Really lustrous, colourful gardens, with various little areas that are a little bit different and unique to each other. They have an orchard, a gorgeous Japanese bridge over a small pond, glass houses full of succulents and cacti, some really exquisite sites there, and all in its just a relaxing, pleasent walk through that you can take your time strolling around in, for as long as you want. House we couldn't see, but had some afternoon tea there and sat outside, good prices for tea and cake, really delicious as well. Not sure if the cakes are made there or bought in, or if they have the same cakes through the year or change the options around, but they have a good selection to pick from. Definitely will try and go back there when they're able to open the house to the public.
4. Edgbaston Waterworks
5. Joseph Sturge Memorial
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
This impressive Portland stone memorial is in tribute to the famous Quaker and philanthropist Joseph Sturge, who was a leading campaigner for the abolition of slavery.
6. Perrott's Folly
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Built in 1758 by John Perrott as an observatory, this 96-foot gothic-style tower offers panoramic views of Birmingham and the surrounding countryside.
7. George I's Statue
Commissioned in the early 1720s, this bronze figure of George I is Birmingham's oldest memorial work.
8. St Mary & St Ambrose, Edgbaston
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