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:
17. St Laurence, Northfield
The church includes medieval stonework in the chancel, a wooden nave roof, outstanding stained-glass windows by Hardmans of Birmingham and a rare barge board porch, according to the Birmingham Heritage Week. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
18. St Mary’s Parish Church, Acocks Green
The oldest church in Acocks Green. It was build in 1866. During the second world war, it was severely damaged, all the beautiful stained-glass windows were blown out and the roof, plus pews reduced to rubble. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
19. Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield
This church is a Grade-I listed parish church and was first recorded in the 13th century. A tower was added and the nave extended westwards in the 15th century. Interesting things to see include painted ceilings (Bateman, early 20th century), Bishop Vesey’s tomb, unique woodwork originally from Worcester Cathedral and various stained glass windows. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
20. Birmingham Buddhist Vihara, Edgbaston
The Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda is a replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yagon (Rangoo) in Myanmar (Burma). It’s located in Edgbaston. (Photo - dzphotogallery - stock.adobe.com) | dzphotogallery - stock.adobe.com