In the heart of Birmingham, a story of faith and spirituality unfurls, woven together by remarkable religious buildings that stand as testament to the diverse cultural fabric of this dynamic city.
These architectural marvels are more than mere structures; they are sacred spaces where beliefs, traditions, and dreams find a voice.
From medieval churches to modern mosques and temples - these religious buildings tell the story of Birmingham and its million plus residents.
So, we took a look at all the remarkable religious buildings in the city for residents and visitors to explore. The buildings have a rich heritage and have been included by the Birmingham Heritage Week as well.
You can book guided or unguided walking tours and viewings for their open days to have a look around and find out more about your city’s history and different faiths.
So, here are 20 remarkable religious buildings in Birmngham that show how diverse the city is:
9. Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre, Small Heath
The GLMCC is a Grade II listed brick and terracotta Gothic-Jacobean inspired building with a rich history dating from the late 1800’s. it was a public swimming baths and a free library, and is now used to serve the local community, Muslim & non-Muslim. (Photo - Oosoom/e GNU Free Documentation License) | Oosoom/e GNU Free Documentation License
10. Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
It is a Grade II* listed building and was opened and consecrated in 1864. The church has a good collection of stained glass by the best Victorian manufacturers including Clayton and Bell; Heaton, Butler and Bayne; John Hardman; and Alexander Gibbs of Bedford.(Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
11. St Mary’s Handsworth
It is grade II listed building that was reconstructed in 1820 and again in 1870, but the first stone church on this site was erected around 1160. A few surviving Norman features can still be seen at the lower part of the sandstone tower. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
12. Parish Church of St Agatha, Sparkbrook
It was designed by W. H. Bidlake and is now a Grade I listed building. The building started in October 1899 and it was funded by the sale of the site of Christ Church, New Street - which became Victoria Square. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps