BT Tower, Telecommunications tower in Birmingham, England
The BT Tower is a 140-meter-tall telecommunications structure with 31 floors and a distinctive cylindrical form. Its surface features multiple satellite dishes and antenna systems that give the building its recognizable profile above Birmingham's central business area.
Built between 1963 and 1965, this structure originally served as the Post Office Tower before evolving into a regional telecommunications hub. Its construction marked an important moment in the city's infrastructure development.
This tower marks Birmingham's shift toward modern urban design in the 1960s, replacing older architectural styles. It remains a familiar landmark that reflects how the city transformed during that era.
The tower sits near Birmingham's central business district and is visible from various parts of the city. While the building is closed to public access, it can be viewed and photographed from surrounding streets.
A pair of peregrine falcons lives on the tower, and their behavior has been monitored through a webcam since 2010. This has made the structure an unexpected point of interest for bird watchers despite the building's closure to visitors.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Birmingham Assay Office
119 m
St Paul's Church
231 m
Queen's Arms
149 m
17 & 19 Newhall Street, Birmingham
276 m
Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory
258 m
Coffin Works
262 m
Old Royal Public House
220 m
41 and 43, Church Street B3
259 m
37 and 39, Church Street B3
270 m
The Birmingham And Midland Ear, Nose And Throat Hospital
290 m
Town Clerk's Department
262 m
93, Cornwall Street B3
221 m
50 And 52, Newhall Street B3
198 m
158, Edmund Street B3
276 m
55, St Paul's Square
156 m
125-131, Edmund Street B3
292 m
144, Newhall Street
142 m
136 And 138, Edmund Street B3
251 m
89 And 91, Cornwall Street B3
200 m
56, 58 And 60, Newhall Street B3
181 m
The Scottish Mutual Assurance Society Building
254 m
98, Edmund Street B3
271 m
95, Cornwall Street B3
221 m
85 And 87, Cornwall Street B3
201 m
Cornwall Buildings
188 m
54, Newhall Street B3
191 m
39, Great Charles Street
148 m
Guild House
150 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes