Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 27 m
Descend 24 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: University House

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University House

Originally a hall of residence at the University of Birmingham, University House became the home for the university's business school in 2004 after having been extensively refurbished and extended to provide teaching and research facilities. It is located in grounds in the conservation area of Edgbaston, Birmingham, and is a grade II listed building.

Wikipedia: University House, University of Birmingham (EN)

187 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Equestrian Statue of George 1

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The Equestrian statue of George I, by John van Nost the Elder, is a statue that stands outside the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham, England.

Wikipedia: Equestrian statue of George I, Birmingham (EN)

42 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

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The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an art gallery and concert hall in Birmingham, England. It is situated in purpose-built premises on the campus of the University of Birmingham.

Wikipedia: Barber Institute of Fine Arts (EN), Website

329 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clocktower

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The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, or colloquially Old Joe, is a clock tower and campanile located in Chancellor's court at the University of Birmingham, in the suburb of Edgbaston. It is the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world, although its actual height is the subject of some confusion. The university lists it variously as 110 metres (361 ft), 99 metres (325 ft), and 100 metres tall, the last of which is supported by other sources. In a lecture in 1945, Mr C. G. Burton, secretary of the University, stated that "the tower stands 329 ft [100 m] high, the clock dials measure 17 ft [5.2 m] in diameter, the length of the clock hands are 10 and 6 ft [3.0 and 1.8 m], and the bell weighs 5 long tons [5.1 tonnes]".

Wikipedia: Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower (EN)

251 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Lapworth Museum of Geology

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The Lapworth Museum of Geology is a geological museum run by the University of Birmingham and located on the university's campus in Edgbaston, south Birmingham, England. The museum is named after the geologist Charles Lapworth, its origins dating back to 1880. It reopened in 2016 following a £2.7 million redevelopment project that created new galleries and displays, as well as modern visitor and educational facilities.

Wikipedia: Lapworth Museum of Geology (EN), Website

921 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 6: Selly Oak Pumping Station

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Selly Oak Pumping Station was a water pumping station operating in Selly Oak, Birmingham, England, from 1878 until the 1920s.

Wikipedia: Selly Oak Pumping Station (EN)

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