The Barber Institute entrance, with the door open and autumn trees either side.

How to find us

The Barber is just three miles from the centre of Birmingham – we encourage our visitors to use public transport, walk, or cycle where possible.

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts,
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston,
Birmingham,
B15 2TS.

Find us on Google Maps using our postcode.

Paid visitor parking is available Monday- Sunday at North East multi-storey car park. At weekends and Bank Holidays, paid visitor parking is available across campus. For more information and tariffs see the car/parking tab below.

Getting here by car

Take the A38 (Bristol Road), turning onto Edgbaston Park Road, where you will see the Barber at the top of the hill on the left, at the East Gate of campus (or see other routes).

Parking

Visitor parking is available Monday - Sunday in the University’s multi-storey North-East Car Park, accessed via Pritchatts Road (first road off Edgbaston Park Road to the left, after the Barber – sat-nav postcode B15 2SA).

Please note: there is no lift at North-East Car Park; pedestrian access between levels is solely via stairs or following the car route.

With the exception of designated accessible parking, visitor parking is not available elsewhere on campus between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Paid parking across campus is available at weekends and Bank Holidays.

Monday - Friday Tariff (North East Car Park)

Chargeable Period is Monday - Sunday 8am - 6pm. This now includes weekends, Bank Holidays and University closed days.  Parking at the University of Birmingham is free of charge after 6pm. 

Weekend Tariff (across campus)

Parking at the weekend and Bank Holidays is permitted not only in the NE multi storey but across campus, charged at a £2.50 flat day rate  (chargeable hours are 8am - 6pm)

How Do I Pay?

Register with RingGo prior to your visit to pay via your credit/debit card on your mobile phone. Use the location Code for Non-Permit Holders: 15677

If you don't have the facility to use the mobile app, payment via RingGo can also be made using the following methods:

Website:  https://www.myringgo.co.uk
Text - 81025
Tel: 0203 046 0010 

Payment in Cash

There are payment machines available in the multi storey for those who prefer a cash option, these are located on floors 1-5

Other parking options (weekends only)

Other centrally located payment machines for use at weekends only are:
Running Track car park (opposite the Teaching & Learning building)
Grange Road car park (next to the sports pitches) 

These are charged at the weekend tariff of £2.50 for the day.

These car parks will accept payment via cash, card or RingGo (please check the RingGo location code on the signage in each car park).

University of Birmingham

The Barber is located at the East Gate of the Edgbaston campus at the University of Birmingham.

For general directions for the University and other campus maps, visit:

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions

C0ntact us

Please contact reception if you have any questions about your visit:

PHONE: 0121 414 7333
EMAIL: [email protected]