This picturesque garden seems to be right out of a painting, with lush flower plants, shrubs, a royal castle backdrop, ruins of a medieval stone bridge and a serene river flowing alongside, the Mill Garden is Warwick's Pride. It is privately owned and maintained by the family of Julia Measures whose father previously took care of the garden since 1938. The bridge near the garden used to be important as it carried all the traffic from the town to across the River Avon. At present it is in complete ruins but at times is home to swans who nest there. The garden is open to public for a certain part of the year and admission is acquired with a small fee.
St Michael's Church is the spectacular church and architectural site exemplifying grandeur. Built in between 1851 and 1855, this is church was originally built to accommodate local workers of Soho Manufactory. The church has 1000 people capacity and is a prominent local landmark. The church is also honored with Grade II listed building status.
Church of SS Peter & Paul is the spectacular parish church in the church of England. It is one of the churches, the other being in Northfield, to be mentioned in the Domesday Book. Visiting Aston, this church is a must visit as it a prominent landmark of the parish. Apart from its grand structure, the 14th-Century stonework, the 15th-Century steeple, monuments of alabaster knight of circa 1360 and sandstone lady of circa 1490 are the notable features of this church. It also has an extensive churchyard having war graves of 30 service personnel. Check out their website for more details.
One of J. A. Chatwin's many exquisite designs, St Augustine's Church at Edgbaston is set upon an island of sorts with Birmingham's tallest spire reaching up high above the surrounding houses. Built in 1868, the church is resplendent with stone carvings and fine details. The interiors are nothing short of breathtaking with a painted ceiling, richly carved stone reredos and artistic stained glass windows. Look around the nave pillars and spot representations of the four seasons and the 12 months of the year carved in to their capitals. While some may consider such lavish decorations a distraction from prayer, the treasures of St Augustine's Church only enhance the prayerful atmosphere of the church. Brought to life by the melodious voices of its choir, Sunday services at the church are widely attended and all are welcome to join in worship at this magnificent home of faith.
The Erdington Abbey which is also referred to as the church of St Thomas and Edmund of Canterbury is a late 18th century church in the Erdington area of Birmingham. This place was founded by a converted Anglican clergyman, Father Daniel Haigh and is a well known Catholic place of worship in the city. It is said the clergyman paid for this place from his own fortune and established the church in 1850. The structure was styled by Charles Hanson, a popular architect in a Gothic style and is a noteworthy structure as it also a Grade II listed building. Take a look at the website of this parish to know more details on church services and events.
Constructed between the years 1777 and 1779, St Paul's Square is one of the oldest squares of Birmingham city. Featuring Georgian architectural style, St Paul's Square is also Birmingham's only remaining square featuring Georgian architecture. Around St Paul's Square, you can find many cafes, restaurants and bars, be it some of the finest Italian restaurants or live music bistros. St Paul's Square also houses St Paul's Club, the earliest private members body of Midlands. St Paul's Square underwent significant restoration in the 1970s and several structures surrounding it are marked as Grade II listed.