The Drum, Birmingham

Name: The Drum
Address: 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, B6 4UU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 121 333 2444

#316 among attractions in Birmingham

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The Drum was an intercultural arts centre in the Newtown area of Aston, in Birmingham, England; originally established as the United Kingdom's national centre for Black British and British Asian arts. Activities included music, drama, spoken word, exhibitions, visual arts, comedy and dance. ()

Coordinates: 52°29'57"N, 1°53'40"W

Address

144 Potters LaneAstonBirmingham B6 4UU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 121 333 2444

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Day trips

The Drum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Park, The Bartons Arms, Aston Hall, St Chad's Cathedral.

0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Villa Park, Birmingham
21 min walk • Villa Park is an iconic sporting venue located in the vibrant city of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Home to Aston Villa Football Club, this stadium is steeped in history and tradition, having been the club's residence since 1897.
~150 ftW
Nightlife
The Bartons Arms, Birmingham
1 min walk • The Bartons Arms stands as a historical gem in the Aston area of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Built in 1901 during the Edwardian era, this Grade II* listed building is not only a pub but a testament to the rich architectural heritage of the city.
0.7 miNE
Early-1600s mansion with tours and gardens
Aston Hall, Birmingham
17 min walk • Aston Hall, a magnificent Jacobean mansion located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the 17th century. This historic house museum, nestled within a scenic public park, invites visitors to step back in time and explore the opulent...
0.9 miS
A cathedral with notable stained glass
St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham
25 min walk • St Chad's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith in the bustling heart of Birmingham, United Kingdom. This Neo-Gothic masterpiece, officially named the Cathedral Church of Saint Chad, serves as the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.
0.7 miS
52°29'21"N • 1°53'45"W
Redpoint Climbing Centre, Birmingham
18 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
24 min walk • The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is a museum at 75-79 Vyse Street in Hockley, Birmingham, England. It is one of the nine museums run by the Birmingham Museums Trust, the largest independent museums trust in the United Kingdom.
1 miSW
Cemetery
Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham
26 min walk • Key Hill Cemetery, originally called Birmingham General Cemetery, is a cemetery in Hockley, Birmingham, England. It opened in 1836 as a nondenominational cemetery, and is the oldest cemetery, not being in a churchyard, in Birmingham.
1 miS
52°29'10"N • 1°54'7"W
Birmingham Bouldering Centre, Birmingham
25 min walk • Climbing, Sport complex
0.8 miNE
Church, Cemetery
Church of SS Peter & Paul, Birmingham
22 min walk • The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul in Witton Lane, Aston, Birmingham, England, is a parish church in the Church of England.
0.7 miSE
Canal
Aston Junction, Birmingham
17 min walk • Aston Junction is the name of the canal junction where the Digbeth Branch Canal terminates and meets the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal near to Aston, Birmingham, England.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
25 min walk • The Jewellery Quarter is an area of central Birmingham, UK, in the north-western area of Birmingham City Centre, with a population of around 19,000 people in a 1.07-square-kilometre area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Drum?

Nearby attractions include St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Birmingham (7 min walk), St James' Church, Birmingham (10 min walk), St Paul's Church, Birmingham (11 min walk), Blowing engine, Birmingham (14 min walk).

How to get to The Drum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Drum:

Bus

Cr1 • Lines: X14 (21 min walk)
Sl1 • Lines: 7 (23 min walk)

Tram

Saint Paul's • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)
St Chads • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)

Train

Witton (26 min walk)
Aston (26 min walk)