The Sentinels, Birmingham
Facts and practical information
The Sentinels are two 90 metre tall residential tower blocks on Holloway Head in Birmingham, England. The two towers, called Clydesdale Tower and Cleveland Tower, are both 31 storeys tall and were part of a major regeneration and council home building scheme following World War II which in the 1960s and 1970s saw the construction of hundreds of tower blocks. Originally built and operated by the City of Birmingham, the buildings were part of a stock transfer from Birmingham local authority to Optima Community Association in 1999, and today the buildings are owned by Citizen housing association. The Sentinels were the tallest purely residential tower blocks in the city until the completion of the 102 metre tall skyscraper Bank Tower 2 in 2019. They are also surpassed by the 132 metre tall residential tower known as The Mercian located on Broad Street with 42 floors. ()
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The Sentinels – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Mailbox, St Martin in the Bull Ring, City Hall, Grand Central.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to The Sentinels?
How to get to The Sentinels by public transport?
Bus
- Hh1 • Lines: 80, 80A (2 min walk)
- Hf1 • Lines: 63 (2 min walk)
Train
- Birmingham New Street (7 min walk)
- Birmingham Moor Street (13 min walk)
Tram
- Grand Central • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
- Town Hall • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)