BlackSabbath Bench — Attraction in Birmingham

Iconic tribute for an iconic band. Easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. There’s a QR code on the side of the bench that gives you access to a camera across the road with a live stream so you can capture your own selfie, handy if you’re on your own or in a large group. There’s about a 12 second delay on the feed so timing it took several tries. During busy times there can be a lot of people wanting to take photos or passing in front of or behind the bench and you have to wait a little. There is a tram stop nearby by the symphony hall. There is a Q-Park (Mailbox) about a ten minute walk away...

The Black Sabbarh Bridge in Birmingham is an impressive structure known for its modern design and integration with the urban landscape. It spans the Birmingham Canal Old Line, enhancing accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The canal adds a scenic element, surrounded by green spaces that create a pleasant environment for visitors. As part of the city’s transportation network, the bridge represents a step towards sustainable urban...

It was a long standing place of pilgrimage for us Brummies, a place of pride that one of the most famous rock bands came from our city. After the death of Ozzy the stream of respectful visitors still pay tribute. My grandson always loves to sit on the bench and at 9 he was quite emotional he came up from London and stood there looking at the flowers and cards gifts left. He asked me if he knew how much his home city loved him.. I...