Westside, Birmingham

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Coordinates: 52°28′42″N 1°54′43″W / 52.4784°N 1.9119°W / 52.4784; -1.9119
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The east entrance to the ICC, on Centenary Square, with the neon sculpture above.

The Westside is a district of the city centre of Birmingham, England, which includes many new and planned buildings such as The Cube, Library of Birmingham, Ikon Gallery, Trident House and Regal Tower.[1] [2][3][4][5][6]

Metro expansion[edit]

A 2.15km long metro expansion, holding the distinction of being the country's only metro system to completely operate on battery, was rolled out in two phases, in December 2019 and 2021.[7] On 16 April 2021 the last piece of track was welded into place on Hagley Road, and passenger services to a new terminus at Edgbaston Village commenced later that year.[8][9]

Areas[edit]

Central Square with Two, Six, Seven and Five Brindleyplace

Within the Westside is Brindleyplace, consisting of the National Sealife Centre and Number 9 The Gallery; adjacent are the International Convention Centre (ICC) and Symphony Hall. Other performance venues in the area are the National Indoor Arena (NIA) and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre ("The Rep").[10][11] Broad Street is a popular nightlife destination in Birmingham and home to many European restaurants, canal-side bars and night clubs.[12] The canal network in the area consists of features such as Old Turn Junction and Gas Street Basin.

Baskerville House has undergone a major renovation.

The Mailbox is an upmarket shopping centre and hotel adjacent to the canals and provides offices for the BBC.[13] Other media companies having offices in the Convention Quarter include BRMB, Galaxy, Heart FM and ITV Carlton.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Areas of Birmingham - Visit Birmingham". visitbirmingham.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Library of Birmingham | Birmingham City Council". www.birmingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ "The Cube – Birmingham's Ultimate Landmark". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Ikon Gallery". www.ikon-gallery.org. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Trident House". Emporis. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  6. ^ "The Bank - Tower 2". Regal Property Group. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Birmingham Westside Metro Extension Phase One – Centenary Square – Midland Metro Alliance". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Birmingham Westside Metro Extension". Railway Technology. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  9. ^ Transport, Transport for West Midlands: Transforming Public. "Final weld completed on Westside Metro extension". Transport for West Midlands. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Arena Birmingham | Birmingham City Council". www.birmingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  11. ^ "The Birmingham Repertory Theatre". www.birmingham-rep.co.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Westside & Broad Street - Visit Birmingham". visitbirmingham.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  13. ^ "BBC Visitor Centre, Blue Room & Tours". Mailbox Birmingham. Retrieved 11 June 2021.

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