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Birmingham Parish Church St Martin in the Bull Ring

St. Martin in the BullringSt Martin interior

The most ancient of Birmingham's churches, St. Martin has been the focal point of the markets area since the 12th century. Inside is the oldest monument in the city, a 1325 effigy of the Lord of the Manor Sir William de Bermingham. The present building, with a stained glass window by Burne-Jones, dates from 1875. Home to the world's first change ringing peal of 16 bells. Grade II* listed building.
St. Martin's is a recipient of Net Zero Carbon Programme: Church Demonstrators Project Stage 1 Grant.
As a Demonstrator Church, it will share its learnings widely, proving that even the oldest buildings can lead the way into a greener future


Detailed Information

Contacts:

Address:
St. Martin in the Bull Ring,
Edgbaston Street,
Birmingham
B5 5BB.

Tel: 0121 600 6020

Contact Person(s): Tina Brogan



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Admission

  • Free

Opening Hours

  • All year round.
  • Tuesday 12-5pm
    Wednesday 2-5pm
    Thursday 12-5pm
    Friday 12-5pm
    Saturday 12-4pm
    Sunday 12-4pm

  • Sunday Worship at 9.30 and 11.00am
    Tuesday Healing Service 12.30pm
    Thursday Holy Communion 12.30pm

Facilities

  • St. Martin's Centre for Health and Healing

Services

  • Guided tours by arrangement.
  • Festive walkrounds.
  • Open days.
  • Education programme by arrangement.
  • Children's activities.
  • Private hire.

Disabled Visitors

  • Disabled access.

How to get there:

  • Train: Moor Street Station or New Street Station.
  • Bus: all buses into city using the A34 Stratford Road or A45 Coventry Road.
  • Car/coach: the church is on the A34 just before it joins the inner ring road.

Parking

  • Cars: Bull Ring area car parks.
  • Coaches: set down only. City centre pay-and-display.

Average Length of Visit

  • guided tours last 30 minutes to 1 hour.