Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.5 km
Ascend 32 m
Descend 17 m

Experience Birmingham in United Kingdom in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BirminghamIndividual Sights in Birmingham

Sight 1: The Old Crown

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The Old Crown Original uploader was Oosoom at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Old Crown, a pub in Deritend, claims to be one of the oldest extant secular buildings in Birmingham, England. It is Grade II* listed, and claims to date back to c. 1368, retaining its "black and white" timber frame, although almost all of the present building dates from the early 16th century.

Wikipedia: The Old Crown, Birmingham (EN)

185 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: J. F. Kennedy Memorial

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The J. F. Kennedy Memorial in Birmingham, England, is a memorial mosaic mural to John F. Kennedy, by Kenneth Budd.

Wikipedia: J. F. Kennedy Memorial, Birmingham (EN)

111 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: The Institute

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The InstituteTony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK / CC BY 2.0

The Digbeth Institute (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the O2 Institute) is a music venue located in Birmingham, England. The venue opened in 1908 as a mission of Carrs Lane Congregational Church. It has also served as an event centre, civic building and nightclub.

Wikipedia: Digbeth Institute (EN), Website

137 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: The Anchor

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The Anchor Inn is one of the oldest public houses in Digbeth, Birmingham, England, dating back to 1797. The current building was constructed in 1901 to a design by James and Lister Lea for the Holt Brewery Company. The terracotta on the façade is believed to have come from the Hathern Station Brick and Terracotta Company of Loughborough. On 10 December 1991 the building was designated Grade II listed building status, along with other nearby pubs such as the White Swan. The pub won the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award of 'Regional Pub of the Year' in 1996/7, 1998/9, 2003/4 and again 2007/8. The pub was taken over by Julian Rose-Gibbs in 2016, after being in the hands of the Keane family who ran it for 43 years.

Wikipedia: Anchor Inn, Birmingham (EN), Website

408 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Anne's Catholic Church

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Saint Anne's Catholic ChurchTony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK / CC BY 2.0

St Anne's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church on Alcester Street in Digbeth, part of the city centre of Birmingham. It was founded by Saint John Henry Newman in 1849. It was moved to a new building in 1884 designed by London architects Albert Vicars and John O'Neill, who also designed St Hugh's Church in Lincoln, and helped design St Peter's Cathedral in Belfast.

Wikipedia: St Anne's Church, Birmingham (EN)

610 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Highgate Park

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Highgate Park is a public park in Highgate, Birmingham, England.

Wikipedia: Highgate Park (EN)

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