Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Sights
- Overview
- Itineraries
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Guidebooks
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Review
Vast and impressive, this museum holds a magnificent collection of Victorian art and is known internationally for its works by the Pre-Raphaelites. All the big names are here—William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti—reflecting the enormous wealth of 19th-century Birmingham and the aesthetic taste of its industrialists. Galleries of metalwork, silver, and ceramics reveal some of the city's history, and works from the Renaissance, the Arts and Crafts movement, and the present day are also well represented. Also on view are a number of pieces from the Staffordshire Hoard, a remarkable haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure (coins, helmets, and more) discovered in 2009. Allow a couple of hours to visit, and consider a stop in the Edwardian Tea Room.
- Address: Chamberlain Sq., City Centre, Birmingham, B3 3DH | Map It
- Phone: 0121/303-2834
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Mon.--Thurs. and Sat. 10--5, Fri. 10:30--5, Sun. 12:30--5
- Website: www.bmag.org.uk
- Location: Birmingham
Contact Information
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England
- Book in Coventry: Save this May Fr $79+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Coventry: Save this May Fr $93+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Coventry: Save this May Fr $77+/Nt — $77 Expedia
- Small budget: Book Macdonald Ansty Hall 3 Nts in May Fr $131+/Nt — $131 Expedia
- Coventry Savings! Book at Holiday Inn Coventry South Fr $80+/Nt — $80 Expedia
· Forums Trip Reports
-
I realized that my other ongoing report ("UK TR, so far)" was now misnamed....so I am finishing here. I started it on the 2nd (or so) day of our trip, but now we have been at home for several days.
The Read more -
Again, as promised a separate thread that will be easily searchable. Read more
·United Kingdom Forum
-
We are planning a trip to England and Scotland using Britrail. Read more
· News & Features
-
News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines. ... Read more
-
News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
You might not expect to find yourself amongst wine grapes a mere 75 miles outside of New York City.... Read more
