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Big Ben

Life in the UK Test Centre: Birmingham

Address

PSI Birmingham
Gateway House, 3rd Floor,
50-53 High Street
Birmingham,
B4 7SY

The testing area is on the third floor of Gateway House, accessible from High Street between 'Love Chicken' and Holland & Barrett. The venue is wheelchair-friendly and guide dogs are allowed. Ideal for those taking the Life in the UK Test.

Birmingham

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Access

  • Guide Dog Facility

  • Lifts

Directions

Car 


The Life in the UK test venue in Birmingham is centrally located at Gateway House, easily accessible via major motorways such as the M6, M5, M6 Toll, A38(M), and M42.


Parking Options:


  • Shaw’s Passage Car ParkOpen 24/7
    Rates: 2 hours - £2.50, 4 hours - £5.50, 8 hours - £5.50, 12 hours - £6.50
    Cash only
    Limited to 30 vehicles, no disabled parking spaces
    5-minute walk to the test centre

  • Bullring & Grand Central Car ParkOpen Monday to Saturday 7.00am-10.00pm, Sunday 7.30am-8.00pm
    Rates: 1 hour - £3, 2 hours - £5, 3 hours - £7, 4 hours - £8
    Card payment only
    Disabled parking and electric vehicle charging available
    Similar 5-minute walk to the test centre as from Shaw’s Passage


Alternative parking options can be found on Parkopedia, with details on payment and opening hours.



Bus 


Key bus services close to the test centre include:


  • 13A: Exit at Colmore Row (SH2), 6-minute walk to test centre

  • 45: Exit at Moor Street Queensway, 2-minute walk to test centre

  • 4A: Exit at Church Centre on Carrs Lane, follow the same directions as from Shaw’s Passage

  • 94: Exit at Dale End, 4-minute walk to test centre

  • 87: Exit at Colmore, follow directions as for 13A


Other nearby bus stops include Priority Square, Dale House, Old Square, Moor Street Station, and Moor Street Selfridges.

For more routes, visit the Moovit dashboard.



Train


  • Birmingham New Street: Major hub with services from all over the country, 5-minute walk to test centre.

  • Birmingham Moor Street: More local connections, next to the Bullring & Grand Central Car Park. Follow similar directions to those provided for this car park.

  • Birmingham Snow Hill: Slightly farther away, Moor Street is recommended for closer proximity to the test centre.


Train station addresses:


  • Birmingham New Street Station, Station Street, Birmingham, B2 4QA

  • Birmingham Moor Street Station, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UL


For train timings, please consult the National Rail website.

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