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City Centre Public Art Trail Featuring the Work of William Bloye

The Exchange, Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DR

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A guided walk by Viv Astling RBSA, from the Hall of Memory to the RBSA Gallery in the Jewellery Quarter (about 2km) taking in 24 venues.

Guided by Viv, a practising sculptor, learn more about some of the Birmingham City centre's public art and its most prolific civic sculptor, William Bloye. Meet the City's first MP, two important Renaissance artists, the City Bacteriologist, and Fame, amongst many others on this illuminating walk. Perhaps this walk might help you to spot neglected public art in your own neighbourhood.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
1045

Location & directions

The Exchange, Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DR

Directions:
The Exchange is located opposite Birmingham Central Library on Centenary Square off Broad Street.
Contact on day:
Claire Riley
Telephone number:
+441212364353

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book with the RBSA Gallery by calling during our opening hours Tuesday - Saturday 1030 - 1700 on 0121 236 4353.
Booking telephone number:
+441212364353

Accessibility details

This is a walking tour through the city centre, there are therefore some steps.

Additional information

Max number of people:
14
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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