Birmingham Churches and Cathedrals

(Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK)

Birmingham has an enormous number of beautiful churches and cathedrals in and around the city centre and most are in exceptional condition.

Many of the churches in Birmingham often hold regular services and openly welcome all religions.

St. Chad's Cathedral

Address: St. Chad's, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6EQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 236 2251
St. Chad's Cathedral is located in Birmingham city centre and features glorious architecture and carvings. This important Roman Catholic cathedral has Gothic-style architecture, regular services and a highly regarded church choir. St. Chad's Cathedral was actually the first Roman Catholic cathedral to be built in England and was completed in 1841.
Open hours: daily

St. Philip's Cathedral

Address: Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 236 4333
Sited in the heart of central Birmingham, St. Philip's Cathedral was built in the early 18th century and was consecrated as a cathedral in 1905. This stunning Birmingham cathedral features stunning Baroque-style architecture, enormous stained-glass windows, a grand central dome and a large church square.
Open hours: daily

St. Thomas's Church

Address: Granville Street, Birmingham, B1 1SB, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 693 6300
St. Thomas's Church was destroyed in the second-world war and is now just historic ruins. Previously an imposing church that was built in the early-19th century, St. Thomas's Church remains as an important Birmingham memorial to all those who tragically lost their lives in this war.
Open hours: daily

St. Edburgha's Church

Address: Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8XR, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 783 4736
Located in the Yardley area of Birmingham, St. Edburgha's Church is a 12th-century Grade 1 listed church. This attractive parish church features stained-glass windows, a tall church spire, a historic door and stylish architecture.
Open hours: daily

Central Methodist Church

Address: 208 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6QW, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 233 1915
The Central Methodist Church is situated in the heart of Birmingham city centre and features detailed friezes, beautiful carvings and terracotta stonework. With regular church services on Sundays, the Central Methodist Church is one of the most important historic buildings in this part of Birmingham.
Open hours: daily

Church of St. Alban the Martyr

Address: Conybere Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0XB, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 446 6527
The Church of St. Alban the Martyr can be found in the Highgate district of Birmingham and dates back to the late 19th century. With a tall church tower and many detailed features, the overall design of this church is very grand and resembles a grand cathedral. Birmingham's Church of St. Alban the Martyr has recently been restored and renovated.
Open hours: daily

Lazarica Serbian Orthodox Church

Address: Griffins Brook Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1QE, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 458 5273
In the heart of the Bournville area of Birmingham, Lazarica Serbian Orthodox Church was built in the mid-20th century, although the designs and carvings were based on medieval architecture.
Open hours: daily

St. Paul's Church

Address: St. Paul's Square, Hockley, Birmingham, B3 1QU, England
Tel: +44 (0)121 236 7858
St. Paul's Church, in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, was built in the late 18th century and is now an important, Grade I listed Birmingham building. Highlights at Birmingham's St. Paul's Church include a tall church spire, a churchyard and detailed architecture.
Open hours: daily

Other churches, cathedrals and abbeys close to Birmingham include:

Tewkesbury Abbey

Address: Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1684 850959
Open hours: daily

Hailes Abbey

Address: Winchcombe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PB, England
Tel: +44 (0)1242 602398
Open hours: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00, November to March, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Tewkesbury Abbey

Address: Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1684 850959
Open hours: daily

Lichfield Cathedral

Address: 19a The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1543 306100
Open hours: daily - 07:30 to 18:30
Admission: free, donations suggested