Overview

The Walk of Stars doesn't quite have the lustre of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, but it's something of note if you're on your way to the Black Sabbath Bridge or stopping for a drink along the canal. On the official site for the walk, it tells you that there are decdications to Ozzy Osbourne, Jasper Carrott, Noddy Holder, Murray Walker, The Archers, Norman Painting, Tony Iommi, Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup-winning team, Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown, Frank Skinner, Gil Merrick, Ray Graydon, Julie Walters, Gary Newbon, Lenny Henry, Beverley Knight, Joan Armatrading, Chris Tarrant, Birmingham Royal Ballet, David Bintley, Roy Wood, Bev Bevan, Matt Croucher GC, Laurie Mansfield, Sir Keith Porter, Nigel Mansell, Malkit Singh, Harry Moseley, Jaki Graham, Ellie Simmonds, David Harewood, Jeff Lynne, Trevor Francis, Ian Lavender, Dennis Amiss, Ann Haydon Jones, Steel Pulse, Toyah Willcox, Don Maclean, Geezer Butler, Jamelia, UB40, Black Sabbath, Bill Ward, Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s treble-winning team from 1994, Carl Palmer, John Lodge, and Steve Gibbons. That's quite a list! However, the vast majority of stars were removed as part of reconstruction work on the road and haven't yet been replaced. I only spotted four - so if you love Electric Light Orchestra, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, or even the dancing of David Bintley - you might get a kick out of it but there's little else

Transport & Parking

Slightly further along Broad Street, there’s a bus stop served by several routes, including the 9 Platinum, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 23 Platinum, 24 Platinum, 822, 829, X8 Platinum and X10 Platinum services. The closest tram stop is a little over 320 metres away at the Brindley Place tram stop, also on Broad Street. On Gas Street and Berkley Street, there are some parking spaces, but I'd suggest the tram as it's very accessible, with level access from the platform. Honestly though, it's not worth the trip in its current state, unless you're seeing some other attractions in the area.

Access

As it’s part of the street, it’s quite convenient for most access needs. The surrounding pavements are in good condition, and the local crossings have tactile paving. If you’re arriving via the canal path, there’s a lift at Brindley Place. You need to press the buzzer, and a member of staff will unlock it for you remotely. The lift is on the smaller side, but it can fit a powerchair user and one other person. The stars that remain are pretty dirty, making it difficult to see the names clearly, which is a real shame. There are no alternative formats in use.

Toilets

There aren’t any specific accessible toilets at this spot, but there are plenty of bars nearby. There’s also a Changing Places toilet at both the Birmingham Library and the Exchange. They’re directly across the street from each other and only about half a mile away.

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