St Mary's Church, Birmingham

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: Birmingham, United Kingdom

#77 among attractions in Birmingham

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St Mary's Church, Handsworth, also known as Handsworth Old Church, is a Grade II* listed Anglican church in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. Its ten-acre grounds are contiguous with Handsworth Park. It lies just off the Birmingham Outer Circle, and south of a cutting housing the site of the former Handsworth Wood railway station. It is noteworthy as the resting place of famous progenitors of the industrial age, and has been described as "the cathedral of the Industrial Revolution". ()

Coordinates: 52°30'39"N, 1°55'10"W

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Lozells and East HandsworthBirmingham United Kingdom

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St Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Perry Barr Stadium, The Bartons Arms, Handsworth Park, Soho House.

1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Perry Barr Stadium, Birmingham
27 min walk • Perry Barr Stadium, nestled in the bustling city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage. This versatile sports venue has been a cornerstone of community life and a hub for various sporting events since its...
1.3 miSE
Nightlife
The Bartons Arms, Birmingham
33 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.
~1460 ftW
Park
Handsworth Park, Birmingham
8 min walk • Handsworth Park is a park in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. It lies 15 minutes by bus from the centre of Birmingham and comprises 63 acres of landscaped grass slopes, including a large boating lake and a smaller pond fed by the Farcroft and Grove Brooks, flower...
0.8 miS
Recreated home in Georgian mansion
Soho House, Birmingham
20 min walk • Soho House is a museum run by Birmingham Museums Trust, celebrating Matthew Boulton's life, his partnership with James Watt, his membership of the Lunar Society of Birmingham and his contribution to the Midlands Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.
1.3 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John the Evangelist's Church, Birmingham
34 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Perry Barr is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham, England.
0.9 miN
Park, Football
Perry Hall Park, Birmingham
24 min walk • Perry Hall Park or Perry Hall Country Park, and previously Perry Hall Playing Fields, is a park in Perry Barr, Birmingham, England, at grid reference SP059918. It was in Staffordshire until 1928.
1.3 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Birmingham
33 min walk • Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Winson Green, Birmingham.
0.7 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Andrew's Church, Birmingham
20 min walk • St Andrew's Church, Handsworth is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Handsworth, West Midlands.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Guru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha, Birmingham
17 min walk • The Gurdwara Sahib is a Sikh place of worship or Gurdwara in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. It was built in the late 1970s under the spiritual guidance of Puran Singh and the leadership of Norang Singh. The Spiritual leadership of the jatha is now continued through the vision of Mohinder Singh.
1.4 miNE
Bridge
Perry Bridge, Birmingham
36 min walk • Perry Bridge, also known as the Zig Zag Bridge, is a bridge over the River Tame in Perry Barr, Birmingham, England. Built in 1711, it is a Grade II listed building and a Scheduled monument. The bridge is constructed of red sandstone in a packhorse style.
0.7 miS
Church
St Michael's Church, Birmingham
19 min walk • St Michael's Church in St Michael's Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, England, is a Grade II listed, Church of England church, in the Diocese of Birmingham, built in 1851–1855, and described as "a major local landmark".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Handsworth Park, Birmingham (8 min walk), Shree Geeta Bhawan, Birmingham (13 min walk), Guru Nanak Nishkam Sevak Jatha, Birmingham (17 min walk), St Silas' Church, Birmingham (18 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Train

Perry Barr (21 min walk)

Bus

Boulton Rd / Soho Rd • Lines: Sb (24 min walk)

Tram

Soho, Benson Road • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
Winson Green, Outer Circle • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)