The Top 20 Attractions around Birmingham
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Birmingham. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Birmingham is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Birmingham Canal Navigations
Highlight • Cycleway
Around 160 miles (257 km) of waterways make up the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with over 100 miles (160 km) still navigable today. The Birmingham Canal opened in 1772 to connect …
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Little Bracebridge Pond, Sutton Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
A huge natural space where even so close to a major city you would thing you were in the middle of nowhere. Many trails to follow, few lakes, a visitor centre etc.. and who doesnt love a donkey sanctuary.
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Banners Gate Trails, Sutton Park
Highlight • Forest
So many trails to choose from, you could spend all day getting lost amongst them, brilliant if you have a supply of food for the day.
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Kings Norton Junction
Highlight • Bridge
Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.
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The River Fountain (Floozie in the Jacuzzi), Victoria Square
Highlight • Monument
The River (the Floozie)
In 1993, Victoria Square was pedestrianised and remodelled. This included the installation of a massive water feature.
In 1993, Victoria Square was pedestrianised and remodelled. This included the installation of a massive water feature.
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Sarehole Mill
Highlight • Cafe
Apparently Sarehole Mill was Tolkien's inspiration for the Old Mill in Hobbiton - Tolkien grew up nearby and could see the mill from his house. In the Fellowship of the …
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Digbeth Branch Canal Graffiti Murals
Highlight (Segment) • River
Quieter section of canal to get through the city centre section. Interesting mix of industrial heritage and urban wildlife!
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Selly Manor Museum
Highlight • Historical Site
Selly Manor has lived through a lot of change for a house – it's had several names and even moved locations twice over its 500-year history. In the 19th century, …
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Hall of Memory, Birmingham
Highlight • Monument
The Hall of Memory is a war memorial built in 1922 to commemorate the fallen of World War I
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King Edward VII Statue
Highlight • Monument
In 1910, the Birmingham Mail launched an appeal to erect a statue to Edward VII in order to commemorate his reign. Over £5,000 were quickly raised, and an area within …
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Harborne Walkway
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
Discover more the Harborne Walkway by watching this short film, part of the 'Secret Birmingham' project exploring heritage sites across Birmingham. Developed by ecobirmingham and theatre company C&T.
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