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A mini guide to
City Centre & Bullring: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Start in Victoria Square
The Council House, the Town Hall, The River fountain and the museum entrance on Chamberlain Square are all within a few steps.
Book the Back to Backs
The National Trust advises booking in advance and cannot guarantee on-the-day places.
Buy tram tickets first
West Midlands Metro charges a penalty fare to anyone on board without a valid ticket.
Step-free stations
National Rail lists New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill as step-free to all platforms; check for lift or escalator works before you travel.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is City Centre & Bullring?
City Centre & Bullring is in Birmingham, England. Victorian civic squares, two cathedrals and the Bullring around New Street station. Nearby stops and stations include Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham Snow Hill.
How long do I need in City Centre & Bullring?
A full day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Council House. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Birmingham New Street (National Rail); Birmingham Moor Street (National Rail); Birmingham Snow Hill (National Rail); Grand Central (West Midlands Metro). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 27 places to eat and drink in and around City Centre & Bullring, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 5 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is City Centre & Bullring accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in City Centre & Bullring
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Grand Central
Shopping centre above New Street station, reopened as Grand Central in 2015 after redevelopment.
St Philip's Cathedral
Baroque church by Thomas Archer, consecrated in 1715 and a cathedral since 1905. It is Grade I listed.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Fine and decorative art, local history and the Staffordshire Hoard; reopened galleries include the Pre-Raphaelites and Wild City for families.
Birmingham
More areas to explore
Jewellery Quarter
Workshops, small museums and a Georgian square in a working jewellery district
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Brindleyplace & the Canals
Gas Street Basin, Centenary Square and the concert halls and canalside squares of Westside
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Digbeth & Eastside
Former factories turned studios, music venues and street food, beside the new Eastside park
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- Chinese Pagoda: Peter_Glyn, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Grand Central: Bs0u10e01, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Philip's Cathedral: St_Philip's_Birmingham.JPG: Sunil060902 derivative work: JimmyGuano (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Jewellery Quarter: Brian Clift, CC BY 2.0, source
- Brindleyplace & the Canals: Oosoom at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Digbeth & Eastside: Brianboru100, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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