A public square adjacent to the Chamberlain Square. We happened to visit the city the day after the Commonwealth Games had ended, so the place was still decorated in bright rainbow colors. The place has nice sights of historical sculptures and landmarks, plus important buildings such as the Town Hall and Council House. Although it was bustling with people at our weekday evening passthrough. I was astonished to witness the sheer number of children playing in the waters of The River "Floozie in the Jacuzzi". If visiting, I recommend coming in the morning when it is not so crowded. read more

Victoria Square - Victoria Square. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

Home to The Town Hall and the Council House in Birmingham, Victoria Square is a rather nice open square and is in-between New Street and Colmore Row in the city - although partially ruined at the moment by ongoing construction works which make parts of the city a mess for the metro extension, I can't let this affect my opinion on the square as the construction is only temporary and of course the metro extension will bring lots of benefits to the West Midlands city as a whole. With fountains and benches, although there aren't really many cafes directly in the square - there is both a Starbucks on New Street and Colmore Row, however, where you can get multiple train and bus services respectively, it can be a nice place to sit in the city away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping areas on a nice sunny day - sadly in the UK we don't get many of them. In the square, you also have the Queen Victoria Statue, it is pretty much a common attraction most people will pass through while in Birmingham - this was pretty much part of my journey into the main city centre having to pass through the square to get to and from Broad Street, where many of the hotels from the Jury's Inn, Hampton by Hilton and Garden Inn Hilton, Hyatt Regency brands and more are located. I do feel there could be more of a welcome to tell people about the square including the historical parts of it including the Grade I listed building which is nice to see rather than having to look online after a visit and find it out. Pretty cool place in the city and it doesn't get as busy as the Bullring / New Street too on a regular day - pretty much Birmingham's answer to Piccadilly Gardens in a way. 3* read more

In the city centre, we can just find this marvelous square, where the Town Hall is placed. In the side of the Council House, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Victoria Square is the place where three of the most commercial streets of the city meet: New Street, Colmore Road and Paradise Street. A big fountain in the middle of the square houses a big bronze sculpture (locally known as The Floozie in the Jacuzzi). And also we can admire a Queen Elisabeth's statue constructed in 1901. The Christmas Market is every year placed here, and the big screen lets us know the latest news (perhaps it could be use for something else...). Nice place to meet friends, to spend spring afternoons or just for a walk... read more

Victoria Square - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Birmingham, XWM

I do love our open spaces in Brum. Victoria Square has always had a place in my heart (not just because we share a namesake) as it's a central space where people from the City tend to sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine. In the summer it's a hotspot for the lunchtime crowd and the weekend shopping crowd to catch a breath and there are cultural events (dance performances, shows and festivals) all year around. It's dominated by the beautiful Council House building, which also houses BMAG and the Edwardian Tea Rooms. Still the centre for local government in the City, the building has fantastic statues and adornment all around the exterior. If you ever fancy learning a bit about the spooky side of the building, I can recommend the Midlands Ghost Walks which tell you about the going on inside. At the moment it's dominated by a stage for the International Dance Festival, but soon enough the Food Fair will come around and then (hopefully) some more dance and theatre performances into Summer. On the weekends the open top tour bus leaves from Victoria Square too, so it's always worth stopping by and seeing whats on week to week. At night in the summer, the Floozie in the Jacuzzi (formally known as "The River) is lit up in different colours making it a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a moment before heading on to the next Birmingham nightlife destination. If you're into your architecture, a trip to Vic Square is never wasted. Between the "Iron Man", the strange Egyptian style statues and Queen Victoria herself, I would always recommend taking your camera down on a sunny day. Go on, be a tourist in your own City and go and appreciate a spot you probably walk past every day and never just... stop and look. You might just be surprised at the beauty you find there. read more

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Birmingham has always been bursting with Civic Pride, despite (or perhaps because of) the jokes made at its expense by other cities in the UK. It's elegant Victorian centre was largely spared by World War II, but its post-war rebuilding became a byword for poor urban planning, with buildings bulldozed to provide for a huge and inhuman inner-ring road. Even the Civic centre at its heart wasn't spared redevelopment, with its new library - one of Europe's largest - a clumsy example of concrete brutalist architecture. But the last 20 years have seen a transformation and, while the ring-road is still there (albeit without the grim pedestrian underpasses), Victoria Square has been refurbished and enlivened by some great, tongue-in-cheek sculptures, most famously the statue of life, situated in the huge fountain - better known as 'The Floozie in the Jacuzzi'. Even the library has had a bit of a make-over, but the prize goes to its 19th-century gems: the Council House, containing the city's museum and art gallery and council chamber (dating from 1870), and even more magnificently, the vast neo-classical Council House, one of the UK's oldest and largest debating and concert venues. Completed in 1833, it is one of Europe's oustanding neo-classical buildings. It is just emerging from a huge refurbishment programme, its facades now a dazzling white. Rather quaintly, given Birmingham's location in the centre of Britain, the small square in front of the library has been turned into a beach, complete with palms, deckchairs and a huge TV screen. It seems as odd as it is clearly popular... read more

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Gorgeous part of town and the Christmas markets will make it more vibrant and lively. Nice architecture in this particular block. read more

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Let`s face it, we all love Victoria Square in some particularly way! We just can`t resist ( or sometimes avoid, if you work nearby it) passing by it without giving a quick peek at the tourists taking 145 photos of the Queen Elizabeth statue or Iron: Man and The River monuments. Or even watching the families trying to find a perfect place ( usually at the stairs) to eat their homemade sandwiches especially made for a breaking time after visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. We also love all the Victoria Square buzz as well when the "occupying protesters", literally occupy any available space there. I like catching up with all events at this historical point of Birmingham city centre as well, especially the ones which involves food so German Market and food festivals in general are always a good excuse to visit the place. If you're new in the city, it also serves as a meeting point as well. Every time you feel kind of lost at the city centre you always can use the excuse of asking your friends to find you at the Victoria Square. read more

Ahh, Victoria Square! The focal point of Birmingham's civic pride. It is a place beloved by locals, who'll happily pass half an hour lounging by the Floozie (the nickname of the central fountain) - watching local tramps shout at pigeons and the breadth of Brummie life pass them by. The grandiose Victorian Council House looms over the square with its ornate pediments and columns. Town Hall sits to the side, somewhat upstaging the Council House with its gleaming columns and neo-classical glory. During the summer, the square hosts food, art and music events. Come winter, it is transformed into a Winter Wonderland when the Frankfurt Christmas Market rolls into town. During the 2012 Olympics, live events will be beamed onto the square's big screen, which is loved and loathed by locals in equal measure. read more

Great place to meet and hang out with friends. There is always stuff happening around here throughout the year. I go through this place almost everyday. I enjoy the festivals like famous German market and the food festival. Great place to be around especially on a nice sunny day. read more

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One of the most beautiful places in Birmingham, especially in the summer time! Top Tip- Look out for special events going on here, they have everything from music festivals to a fake beach in the summer. I remember the good old days of playing in the fountain as a kid- known affectionately to locals as 'The Floozy in the Jacuzzi' and occasionally we have the wonderful event of it being filled with washing up liquid and flooding the square and half of new street with bubbles. Glorious. read more

I spend pretty much my every lunchbreak here, and often forget how lovely it can be. Surrounded on all sides by gorgeous old buildings and sculptures from the statue of Queen Victoria to Anthony Gormley's Iron Man (spoiler- it looks nothing like Robert Downey Junior) it's just a lovely little oasis away from the bland commercialism of the Bullring and Brindleyplace. It's also great for people watching, my favourite being a chap (not a busker) who sits in the middle of the square about once a month, Walkman on, singing along off key to Michael Jackson's greatest hits, missing every single 'hee-hee'. If he ever reads this, please know that you are possibly the single most enjoyable thing about Birmingham, and if you went, my heart would break. read more

Walking through Victoria Square I always think 'this is the perfect example of how much people underestimate this city'. The square, and its surrounding side streets (including Colmore Row) easily compete with other European cities in terms of beautiful architecture. It's a million miles away from what most Londoners seem to assume Birmingham is like when I talk to them. The square has been host to everything from an urban beach to the much-hyped Christmas market, and it doesn't matter what time of year you visit, you'll always find people sat on the steps or around the fountain, enjoying the peace away from the Bullring or watching the news on the big screen. I still have no idea what the Iron Man is there for, though read more

Identifiably Birmingham. The River which is known to locals as The Fluzzi in the Jacuzzi is the focus for the square and undeniably impressive. It's location in front of the council house means that the view is often used by TV programmes and promotional brochures as the main shot of Birmingham. The architecture around the square is probably some of the oldest and nicest in the city. Both the Council House and The Town Hall are stunning buildings and with the Town Hall having recently been refurbished (for a period of around 15 years) the square is now once again the heart and soul of the city. Throughout the year various fairs and events set up in Victoria Square, most notably the Christmas market, for which the square houses most of the food stalls. read more

The town hall is a beautifully, structured buliding. I had my awards evening with my college and it was my first time at town hall and I thought it was beautiful! It is spacious and creates a holy, calming atmosphere. It has many seats for visitors and a large organ which is quite outstanding. I really enjoyed my time there but i did feel a tiny bit coldstill a lovely experience! :) read more

This is the place to come if you think Birmingham is just full of concrete. The picture attached to these reviews is the Town Hall, which has finally been renovated after a period of many years. It has a cafe and and is mainly used as a concert venue. Opposite this building to the right is the Council House. This is a large and highly decorated building from the days when municipal architecture had style. Behind the Council House is the Museum and Art Gallery, famous for its pre-Raphaelite collection, and worthy of a day or two of your time. In front of the Council House is a relatively new fountain, which cascades down a flight of steps, has some fine guarding lions, along with the so-called floozie in the jacuzzi, a water-bearing woman. There are verses of a poem etched around the rim of the pool. The fountain's walls are full of lunching workers on most summer days. There are some extras here too: the Iron Man sculpture shows the way to New Street. There is another sculpture of a man seated on the steps behind a second fountain near the Museum. In the paving to the left of the fountain, you can see measurements laid out including the old rod and perch. Victoria Square hosts a number of events each year including the Christmas market. There is plenty for a family to explore here. read more

Such a pretty space. I have memories of being young and trying desperately to push the balls but surprisingly never being able to! Haha. The town hall is also gorgeous along with the council house. My dad used to tell me an inch high man used to live in the council house, alas it isn't true but again makes me think fondly of the place. read more

Colmore food festival on at the moment, nice and large selection of food, mostly for £3.00. I did seem to think it was slightly larger last year, but maybe that was a different festival. Will go again tomorrow to see if I missed anything! Blues music was good in the evening read more

Victoria Square the place when Queen Victoria and the Floozie in the Jacuzzie are looking after the Bronze man. The Town Hall and the Council House stand proudly looking in on the daily events that take place at Brums Victoria Square. You gotta love it!! read more

I have lived in Birmingham all of my life and now I am in mt 20's, Have only just started to appreciate the beauty and culture of Victoria Square. Its a great place to sit by the fountains in the summer and watch the world go by. And now the Town Hall has finfished its re furb, it really adds to the scene. I really recommend you go and view Victoria Square at dusk time, it loos really beautiful. read more

German Christmas Market is now in Victoria Square and a must see at this time of year! Great atmosphere and lots to see and browse. We go with colleagues after work and I find it great fun! Suggest grabbing a mug of gluvine (warm german spiced wine) and have a wander round the stalls. read more

Since its closure in 1996, this Grade 1 listed Town Hall has undergone serious restoration and has now reopened. This place with all is now open for various concerts and events each year and will involve local and international performers. Not only is it a great building that stands out in the city center of Birmingham, it also now has a seating arrangement of 1,100. read more

Majestic building, nice area of Birmingham.

Fantastic place to go and chill in the middle of a shopping trip, everyone who visits birmingham should go here during their trip.

Victoria Square is a central point of Birmingham's city centre. It is surrounded by some of the most important buildings of civic life: The Council House, The Art Museum and The Public Library. Wintertime sees it decorated as part of a Frankfurt Market and the warmer months see the waters of a large central fountain flowing around a massive statue of a woman. No matter the season, the warm glow of the television is never far from Victoria Square with an outdoor TV facing the library transmitting news nonstop to the people. read more

The Floozy in the Jacuzzi as the fountain at Victoria Square is known by locals (or so I am told) is my favourite site in Birmingham due to the fact that when I moved here from the north 3 years ago, it was the first thing I saw upon entering the city alone...A very drunk woman was paddling in it at the time! There are two things that should be noted here.1) it was 9am and 2) It was November!! She must have been freezing! Consequently, it always makes me smile whenever I see it. For me, the whole area around Victoria Square makes me feel like I'm actually in Birmingham...It typifies the image I had of the big city being a small town girl. It never fails to impress me. Definately worth a visit. It also makes a lovely place to sit with some lunch if its sunny (paddling not recommended) and there are lots of convenient food places nearby to grab some food from..beware of pigeons though!! read more

Great place to sit and have lunch on a sunny day by the floosy in the jacuzzi

in the summer this is the perfect place to sit at lunch and watch the big screen. the water is really lovely but it does get busy. all year round it's pretty nice too, when the christmas market is on especially. read more

Now the town hall had been refurbished Victoria Square is really looking it's best. It's one of those iconic places in Birmingham along with things like the Bullring and the Mailbox that is worth a visit. The library still looks ugly though. Victoria Square is also the location for Birmingham events such as markets, street stalls and the amazing Frankfurt Christmas Market which has to be visited! read more

probably the best bit of the city to sit and watch the day go by, but saying that isnt this the ONLY place. Brum is rubbish

You must see this to fully appreciate it. A beautiful place and whilst you are in town it doesn't take long to get to.

Nice big space.....but too cold in the winter and not enough places to sit in the summer...

great feature to the city, nice to relax by the fluzzy in the jacuzzi and eat your lunch in the summer. its even better on a winters evening when the christmas lights are on and the lights are dancing on the water while walking around the german market with a hot chocalate with a nip of something in it read more

you heard the lastest with aspestos in perry common neighboor hood office as well as sutton one in the libabry the libary suspposed to have aspestos its a lie sutton libary revenating read more