Bromford, Birmingham

Name: Bromford
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#457 among attractions in Birmingham

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The Bromford Viaduct carries the M6 motorway between Castle Bromwich and Gravelly Hill along the River Tame valley in Birmingham, England. This elevated stretch of motorway above the Tame itself is 3+1⁄2 miles long, which makes it the longest viaduct in Great Britain, being 1⁄4 mile longer than the Second Severn Crossing. It was constructed during the period 1964–1972. ()

Coordinates: 52°30'19"N, 1°49'53"W

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NechellsBirmingham United Kingdom

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Bromford – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Star City, Ward End Park, Salford Junction, The Fort Shopping Park.

1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Star City, Birmingham
27 min walk • Star City is a vibrant entertainment complex situated in the heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Established as a premier leisure destination, it caters to a wide range of tastes and ages, offering an array of activities and facilities that draw both locals...
0.9 miS
Park
Ward End Park, Birmingham
23 min walk • Ward End Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the bustling city of Birmingham, England, offers residents and visitors a serene escape from urban life. This country park, characterized by its expansive green spaces and tranquil atmosphere, serves as a community hub for...
1.2 miW
Canal, Intersection
Salford Junction, Birmingham
31 min walk • Salford Junction is the canal junction of the Grand Union and Tame Valley Canals with the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. It is in the north of the administrative city of Birmingham, England and historically marked a tripoint between two divisions of Aston to the south and Erdington to the north.
0.4 miNE
52°30'31"N • 1°49'26"W
The Fort Shopping Park, Birmingham
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.1 miSE
Church
Christ Church, Birmingham
29 min walk • Christ Church, Ward End is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Birmingham.
1 miSW
Church
St Mark's Church, Birmingham
25 min walk • St Mark's is a parish church in the Church of England in Washwood Heath, Birmingham.
0.7 miN
Nightlife
Lad in the Lane, Birmingham
18 min walk • The Lad in the Lane is a pub in the Bromford area of Erdington in Birmingham, England. Dating to the year 1400, it is considered to be the oldest house and pub in the city, although The Old Crown in Digbeth claims to date from 1368, a date which is yet to be confirmed.
1.4 miNW
Church
All Saints' Church, Birmingham
35 min walk • All Saints’ Church, Gravelly Hill is a parish church in the Church of England in Birmingham.
1.2 miS
Nightlife
Brookhill Tavern, Birmingham
32 min walk • The Brookhill Tavern is a Grade II listed public house at 484 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, England B8 3HX. It was built in 1927-1928 for the Smethwick-based Mitchells & Butlers Brewery. The architect was George Bernard Cox of Harrison and Cox. It was Grade II listed in 2015 by Historic England.