St. Thomas' Peace Garden

St. Thomas' Peace Garden is a public square in Birmingham containing surviving elements of the original St. Thomas's Church, including a tower and west porticos surrounded by maintained green spaces and walkways. The grounds feature benches for sitting and several distinct areas to explore.

The original St. Thomas's Church suffered severe damage during the 1940 bombing of Birmingham and was later partially demolished. The surviving remains were transformed into a memorial garden dedicated to remembrance.

The garden serves as a place of remembrance for those affected by nuclear weapons testing, with memorials and inscriptions that visitors encounter throughout the space. It holds meaning as a site where people come to reflect on peace and global responsibility.

The garden is accessible from Washington Street with benches distributed throughout the grounds for resting. The pathways are clearly marked and easy to navigate for visitors of different mobility levels.

During the 1998 G8 summit, international leaders planted trees on the grounds, with each tree representing a different nation. These trees continue to grow today as a living symbol of global cooperation for peace.