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The Birmingham REP, as it is commonly known, moved into its Centenary Square in 1971. Since then it has seen a number of refurbishments and extensions as the Square has developed.
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The ICC, designed by Percy Thomas, is the city's major conference venue and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in June 1991. Located between Centenary Square and the Canalside.
The Wesleyan is home to Wesleyan and General Assurance Society. It was built between 1988 to 1991 on the site of the former Gaumont Cinema.
Beetham Tower, home to Radisson Blu Hotel, is, at 400 ft, one of the tallest mixed-use towers in the City. A stunning fully glazed build, it is named after the developers Beetham.
West Heath Park is situated in West Heath, Birmingham, between Staple Lodge Road and Rednal Road.
Arrow Valley Country Park is located in Redditch, Worcestershire.
Between 1895 and 1911, author J.R.R. Tolkien lived in Birmingham. Many places across Birmingham were his inspiration for world famous novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
The Golden Square is located between Vyse Street and Warstone Lane in the Jewellery Quarter.
'Old Joe' is the tallest free standing clock tower in the world, It is located in Chancellor's Court at the University of Birmingham and was built between 1900 and 1908.
Utilita Arena Birmingham, previously known as Arena Birmingham, is host to many large sports events and concerts with a capacity of 15,800. Arena Birmingham opened in 1991.
Newhall Square is located on Newhall Street in the Jewellery Quarter near the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is located in Castle Bromwich, Solihull. It is near Castle Bromwich Hall.
Holders Lane Woods is to be found in Selly Park and Moseley. The route along the Rea Valley and the River Rea runs alongside the wonderful open space and dog owners delight.
Waseley Hills Country Park is near south west Birmingham in Worcestershire. Main entrance from Gannow Green Lane, Rubery.
Thinktank is a Science Museum in Millennium Point, Eastside, Birmingham that opened in 2001. It replaced Birmingham Museum of Science & Industry on Newhall Street, which closed in 1997.
The Birmingham Museum Collection Centre is a museum collection facility in Nechells, Birmingham on Dollman Street. Now run by the Birmingham Museums Trust (Birmingham City Council until 2012).
Green Lane Park is in Solihull near Shirley. Also called the Colebrook Recreation Ground. It was formerly called Mill Lodge Park.
Earlswood Lakes is in Solihull. Canal feeder reservoirs to the Stratford-on-Avon Canal.
Newey Goodman Park is in Hall Green, Birmingham near the Stratford Road. Used to be a Recreation Ground / Open Space. The council renamed it to Newey Goodman Play Area in 2022.
Olton Jubilee Park was opened in the 1930s to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of George V.
Langley Hall Park is close to Robin Hood Golf Club in Kineton Green, Solihull.
Development of the new Austin Park began in 2012 and it opened in 2013 at Longbridge Town Centre.
Kings Heath Village Square is near All Saints Church in Kings Heath at the Vicarage Road and High Street junction.
Summerfield Park is in Summerfield, Birmingham. Historic Park opened in 1876. End of the Harborne Walkway.
This competition run during 2020 was a great way of engaging people during Covid and bringing out the creativity of people during lockdown. See entries and much more here.
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