Timeline
07:56
Mondobongo (Aston Newtown Interchange)
Get to Mondobongo at Aston Newtown Interchange before the sun breaks. The chaotic assemblage of percussion instruments from around the world is best seen in the quiet, cool light of early morning.
08:11
Mondobongo (Aston Newtown Interchange)
Watch the sunrise at 08:11. The light hits the red-brick-and-terracotta architecture of the surrounding area, highlighting the movement and dance suggested by the drums.
08:23
Walk just one minute to The Bartons Arms. Enjoy a bar snack or a drink in the refurbished Victorian interior, a spot once frequented by Ozzy Osbourne and Laurel and Hardy.
Local tip
The Bartons Arms is open in the morning. Check opening hours to confirm they are serving breakfast or light snacks at this time.
Check before you go
- The Bartons Arms is open in the morning. Check opening hours to confirm they are serving breakfast or light snacks at this time.
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