Timeline
15:23
Grab a quick bite at Taste of Pakistan. The restaurant is open from 10:00 on weekdays, so this timing works perfectly for an afternoon snack before the main event.
15:53
Mirror Image (Stratford Road Interchange)
Walk to the Mirror Image sculpture on Stratford Road Interchange. You have half an hour to spare, allowing you to find a good vantage point and watch the shadows lengthen as the sun begins its descent toward the southwest.
16:23
Mirror Image (Stratford Road Interchange)
The sun dips below the horizon at 16:23. Stand still for a moment and let the final burst of golden light hit the ambiguous forms of the sculpture, highlighting the play of light and shadow described in its design.
16:53
End the evening at The Wellington pub. It is open from 10:00 daily, making it a reliable spot for a real ale or cider to celebrate the day’s light.
Local tip
The sculpture is located at a major interchange, so keep an eye on traffic when moving between the eating spot and the viewing area.
Check before you go
- Taste of Pakistan is open Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00 and Sa-Su 06:00-23:00.
- The Wellington is open Mo-Su 10:00-00:00.
- Sunset times vary by season; this plan is based on the 16:23 sunset on 15 January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).