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Maps and Trails

Take a look at our featured maps. Take one of our featured trails.

Whatever your passion, go virtual and plan your time, your visits and your trips.

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West Midlands We Are - Engaging, involving and inspiring community!
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West Midlands We Are - Engaging, involving and inspiring community!

West Midlands We Are is all about engaging community in their Place & inspiring people to become more involved in the future of the region.

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Chamberlain Square - places to visit mapped for you
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Chamberlain Square - places to visit mapped for you

Here we have mapped a selection of places that we would recommend you visit in Chamberlain Square.

This includes: 

Chamberlain Memorial, The Town Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, One and Two Chamberlain Square and The Dishoom restaurant.

Passions: History & heritage, Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Squares and public spaces, Classic Architecture
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A Short Walk Along the Dudley Number Two Canal at Bumble Hole
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A Short Walk Along the Dudley Number Two Canal at Bumble Hole

A grey day yes, but still nice for a short photo-walk along the Dudley Number Two Canal at the beautiful area known as Bumble Hole! Starting at Bumble Hole Bridge going past the Visitor Centre and as far as the south entrance to the 2768m Netherton Tunnel. Back towards  the visitor centre via another path. Photos taken along the way by Daniel Sturley. 

Passions: History & heritage, Health & wellbeing, Sport & leisure, Transport, Environment & green action, Travel & tourism, Local services, Rivers, lakes & canals, Landscape architecture, Green open spaces
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The Birmingham skyline as viewed from 103 Colmore Row - 23rd February 2022
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The Birmingham skyline as viewed from 103 Colmore Row - 23rd February 2022

This post pulls together a set of photos taken on the 23rd February from the south facing 18th floor terrace of the 103 Colmore Row building and shows in mapped format what can be seen of the Birmingham skyline particularly of some great modern and classic architecture. 

Passions: Construction & regeneration, Modern Architecture
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The Centre for Pride of Place at Windsor Olympus Academy
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The Centre for Pride of Place at Windsor Olympus Academy

A map of the facilities.

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Tolkien experience - Birmingham (Outside City) trail
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Tolkien experience - Birmingham (Outside City) trail

Take this trail (walk, cycle or bus) between Perrott's Folly and Sarehole Mill and enjoy many of the places connected with the world renowned author, J.R.R. Tolkien during his time in Birmingham between 1895 and 1911.  

Take the article, view digital map or download the pdf map.

Article and words credited to Chris Upton, Kristina Williamson & Chris Rice.

Passions: History & heritage, Art; Culture & creativity
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Public squares - Birmingham (City Centre) trail
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Public squares - Birmingham (City Centre) trail

Enjoy with our complements this trail (walk, run or clycle) of Birmingham's public squares and spaces. The City's squares are connected with direct and pleasant pedestrian links and they portray a city that recognises the value and importance of its history and heritage whist maintain a vision of growth, creativity and innovation. Duration of the trail if walking: 3 hours.

Passions: Civic pride, Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Classic Architecture
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City Centre to Bournville Village Trail
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City Centre to Bournville Village Trail

Here is a City Centre Trail (Centenery Square) to Bournville Village - walk, run, cycle or e-scoot.  Enjoy with compliments of our Birmingham community.

Passions: History & heritage, People & community
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Harborne Walkway - walk, jog or cycle - enjoy!
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Harborne Walkway - walk, jog or cycle - enjoy!

This wonderful trail is along the former Harborne railway line between Harborne and Summerfield Park. There are many places to join this walk, although for the purpose of this trail we will join at the Harborne end.  In total, it is 1.5 miles long.

Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Transport, Environment & green action, People & community, Green travel, Green open spaces
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A Short Walk along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Between Newhall and Livery Street
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A Short Walk along the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal Between Newhall and Livery Street

One of the most interesting stretches of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal can be found in the City Centre between the Newhall Street Bridge and the Livery Street Rail Bridge, unless you are somewhat claustrophobic! Mind your head and enjoy a great urbanscape away from the bustle of the Jewellery Quarter.

A gallery of photos along this route on 27th July is in the full article.

Passions: History & heritage, Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green travel
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 Sandwell Valley Country Park  Trail
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Sandwell Valley Country Park Trail

Sandwell Valley Country Park Trail

This is a wonderful walk or cycle ride in a wonderful Park. There is so much to enjoy including the Swan Pool, Sandwell Priory ruins and Sandwell Park Farm.  Enjoy with our compliments.

Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Environment & green action, People & community, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green open spaces
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Lozells Mural Trail by CREATENOTDESTROY
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Lozells Mural Trail by CREATENOTDESTROY's local artist Bunny Bread

We want to see you explore Lozells and discover untold stories by yourself or with your friends & families.

Recently, local street artist Mr Bunny Bread (CREATENOTDESTROY) has been designing, illustrating and installing outdoor art murals in the Lozells area, to promote community cohesion, culture and a collective voice.

Passions: Art; Culture & creativity
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Northfield - Take a tour with us!
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Northfield - Take a tour with us!

Birmingham has much more to offer than its magnificent city centre. There are some fascinating places to experience out in the neighbourhoods. Here's a look at Northfield. Well worth a visit. For history, there's St Laurence's Church and the Great Stone. Victoria Common is a great open space and not far away is Manor Farm Park.

Take our article.

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West Bromwich - Take a Tour with us!
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West Bromwich - Take a Tour with us!

Head on the tram to Sandwell from Birmingham and get off in West Bromwich (Zone 2). There are some fascinating places to experience out in the neighbourhoods. Here's a look at West Bromwich. Well worth a visit. For history, there's some fascinating places to visit. There are some wonderful open spaces and some great places to relax.

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Passions: History & heritage, Classic Architecture
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Birmingham to Smethwick walk up the Birmingham Canal Navigations New Mainline with Jonathan
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Birmingham to Smethwick walk up the Birmingham Canal Navigations New Mainline with Jonathan

Enjoy this walk with Jonathan on a walk up the Birmingham Canal Navigations New Mainline, starting at Old Turn Junction near the Arena and finishing just beyond the Galton Bridge in Smethwick. You can walk or cycle there and back. Or get the train back from Smethwick Galton Bridge Station to Birmingham Snow Hill or New Street (your choice).

Passions: History & heritage, People & community, Rivers, lakes & canals
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Parks and Open Spaces - Birmingham loves them!
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Parks and Open Spaces - Birmingham loves them!

In and around Birmingham, there is so much to enjoy with great parks, open spaces, canals, nature and wildlife. There are so many spaces for people to visit and enjoy.

Passions: Environment & green action, Green open spaces
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Canals in and around West Midlands - enjoy them!
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Canals in and around West Midlands - enjoy them!

The West Midlands is at the heart of Britain’s canal network. With hundreds of miles of canals to explore, it’s easy to see why so take our feature and enjoy!

Passions: History & heritage, Environment & green action, Rivers, lakes & canals, Green travel
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Showcasing the University of Birmingham - Brummie Gems
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Showcasing the University of Birmingham - Brummie Gems

A collection of photography showcasing the University of Birmingham.

Passions: History & heritage, Photography, Modern Architecture, Classic Architecture
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Bumble Hole - a Canal Gem!
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Bumble Hole - a Canal Gem!

Bumble Hole and Warrens Hall Nature Reserves are to be found in a stunning location in the Black Country where you can go back in time while enjoying bustling wildlife.

Passions: History & heritage, Health & wellbeing, Sport & leisure, Transport, Environment & green action, Travel & tourism, Local services, Rivers, lakes & canals, Landscape architecture, Green open spaces
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Downlow
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Downlow's Lozells Mural Trail - Street Art by Bunny Bread

We want to see you explore Lozells and discover untold stories by yourself or with your friends & families.

Passions: Art; Culture & creativity
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Birmingham
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Birmingham's Theatreland - Enjoy!

As the UK's second city, you'd expect to find an array of theatres to choose from.  You won't be disappointed.  Take our feature and links to see what's on offer.

Passions: Art; Culture & creativity, Modern Architecture, Classic Architecture
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