Five Ways Tower, Birmingham

#190 among attractions in Birmingham

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Five Ways Tower is a 23-storey commercial building on a 2.1-acre prime site located in the Birmingham City Centre by the corner of Frederick Road and Islington Road, near to the Five Ways roundabout and close to Five Ways Station, at the gateway to the Edgbaston area of Birmingham 15, England. ()

Coordinates: 52°28'16"N, 1°54'42"W

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Frederick RoadLadywoodBirmingham United Kingdom

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Day trips

Five Ways Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mailbox, Gas Street Basin, Symphony Hall, Sherborne Wharf.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mailbox, Birmingham
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, The Mailbox is an upscale shopping center that epitomizes the city's contemporary allure. This premier shopping destination is housed in a stylishly redeveloped Royal Mail sorting office, which has been transformed into a vibrant hub...
0.4 miN
Canal, Neighbourhood
Gas Street Basin, Birmingham
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Birmingham, Gas Street Basin stands as a testament to the Industrial Revolution and the city's rich canal heritage. This historic canal basin, once a bustling hub of trade and transport, is now a picturesque spot where the past and present...
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
13 min walk • Symphony Hall is a 2,262 seat concert venue in Birmingham, England. It was officially opened by the Queen on 12 June 1991, although it had been in use since 15 April 1991.
0.4 miNW
52°28'37"N • 1°55'0"W
Sherborne Wharf, Birmingham
12 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Church, Birmingham
14 min walk • St. George's Church, Edgbaston, is a parish church in the Church of England in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
~1500 ftNE
Park, Garden
St Thomas' Peace Garden, Birmingham
8 min walk • St Thomas' Peace Garden is a small public park in Birmingham, England, designated as a monument to peace and a memorial to all those killed in armed conflict. The Peace Gardens were designed around the tower and west porticos of St Thomas's Church, Bath Row, which was half demolished in the Birmingham Blitz in 1940 and never restored.
~1700 ftW
Memorial
Joseph Sturge memorial, Birmingham
9 min walk • A memorial to the English Quaker, abolitionist and activist Joseph Sturge was unveiled before a crowd of 12,000 people on 4 June 1862 at Five Ways, Birmingham, England, near his former home. The statue has been grade II listed since 8 June 1982.
0.4 miN
Church
Gas Street Studios, Birmingham
10 min walk • Gas Street Studios is a studio complex operated by ITV plc in Birmingham, England. The complex is currently only used by ITV Central for the broadcast of ITV News Central and much of the complex has been sold off for other uses.
~1680 ftN
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
CBSO Centre, Birmingham
9 min walk • The CBSO Centre is the administrative home and rehearsal centre of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Choruses, and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group on the corner of Berkley Street and Holliday Street, in Birmingham, England.
0.5 miN
Convention center
International Convention Centre, Birmingham
14 min walk • The International Convention Centre is a major conference venue in Birmingham, England. The centre incorporates Symphony Hall and faces Centenary Square, with another entrance leading to the canals of Birmingham. The Westside area, which includes Brindleyplace, is opposite the building on the other side of the canal.
0.5 miE
Church
St Catherine of Siena Church, Birmingham
13 min walk • St Catherine of Siena Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church situated on Bristol Street in Birmingham, in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Founded in 1874, its parish church was demolished and replaced in 1964. It was run by the Missionary Society of St. Columban from 2005 to 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Five Ways Tower?

Nearby attractions include Ikon Gallery, Birmingham (3 min walk), St Thomas' Peace Garden, Birmingham (8 min walk), Five Ways, Birmingham (8 min walk), CBSO Centre, Birmingham (9 min walk).

How to get to Five Ways Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Five Ways Tower:

Train

Five Ways (2 min walk)
Birmingham New Street (19 min walk)

Bus

Fb • Lines: X8 (8 min walk)
Ryland St / Broadfield Walk • Lines: X8 (9 min walk)

Tram

Library • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Town Hall • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)