Timeline
10:00
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Walk into the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery as it opens. Beat the crowds and head straight for the Pre-Raphaelite collection and the Gas Hall while the galleries are quiet and the light is fresh.
11:15
Take a one-minute walk to the Edwardian Tea Rooms. Order a pot of tea and a slice of cake in the authentic setting. The food is notably better than the price suggests, making it a perfect, relaxed break.
11:45
St. Thomas' Church and Peace Gardens
Stroll for thirteen minutes to St. Thomas' Church and Peace Gardens. Sit in the small public park designated as a monument to peace. It is a quiet, reflective space to end your morning walk, just a short distance from the museum.
Local tip
The museum is free, but donations are welcome. The Edwardian Tea Rooms are open from 10:00 on weekdays, so arriving at opening time ensures you can get a table without waiting.
Check before you go
- The museum opens at 10:00 on Wednesdays to Sundays.
- The Edwardian Tea Rooms open at 10:00 on Monday to Thursday and Saturdays.
Worth knowing
- Edwardian Tea Rooms is open at 11:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).