Birmingham Gardens & parks + Peaceful pictures

• England
• United Kingdom
• Europe
• World

Once an Anglo-Saxon settlement, later a wool-trading town and then a key player in the Industrial Revolution, today this is a lively university city in the West Midlands.

Take in the beauty of this city-centre church’s design during the day, and come back in the evening to enjoy a show.

Walking trails weave through this historical parkland to an arboretum, bird-watching areas, a converted 12th-century abbey and wildflower meadow. 

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

From Georgian-era masterpieces to works by acclaimed pop artists, there are over 300 years of art and social history to discover at this superb museum.  

From Georgian-era masterpieces to works by acclaimed pop artists, there are over 300 years of art and social history to discover at this superb museum.