Thanks to its magnificent former town hall, Victoria Square is regarded as Birmingham’s main square and the city’s natural centre.

It is located just a few minutes’ walk from New Street railway station and right in the middle of the walking route between the popular Brindleyplacecanal district (to the east) and theBullring shopping district (to the west).

Both locations can be reached from Victoria Square in around 10–15 minutes at a leisurely pace.

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Places of interest in Victoria Square

You’ll find several attractions on the square that are well worth a visit.

• Town Hall – The former town hall, built in 1834 in the Classical style, now serves as a concert hall and gallery
  • Programme and tickets: bmusic.co.uk/town-hall
• Council House – The town hall, now home to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, is the square’s main landmark
  • Programme and tickets: birmingham.gov.uk
• Fountain The River – this monumental fountain, dating from 1993, is topped by a large statue of a female figure representing the river that brings life

Just a 3-minute walk from the square stands the famous modern library building.

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