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Overview

Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era social and structural change, and today’s striking architecture. We reflect on the modern city’s diverse population and ongoing transformation. Tours are led by local experts including Jonathan Berg, author and photographer of Discovering Birmingham, and Michael Harrison, a specialist in 20th-century architecture. Each household receives a free copy of the book as a lasting memento. We also support Sifa Fireside, helping Birmingham’s homeless community.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Library of Birmingham

We start and finish at this amazing new liibrary that is one of the major tourist attractions of Birmingham

Duration: 10 mins

2. International Convention Centre Birmingham

We look at Symphony Hall ad the ICC and it's role in the city.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Brindleyplace

We look at the history of Brindleyplace as well as the modern day.

Duration: 10 mins

4. Gas Street Basin

We consider the coming of the canals and look at this amazingly atmospheric centre of the Country's canal network.

Duration: 15 mins

5. Victoria Square

We consider public art and also the development of Birmingham during the Victorian period. We look at the developments in the up to date city

Duration: 10 mins

6. Chamberlain Square

We look at the way Birmingham is moving into the future.

Duration: 10 mins

7. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We pass the entrance and see the amazing 1880s design of the double portico.

Duration: 2 mins

8. The Mailbox

We see the conversion of the former post office sorting office into a mixed use development which includes the Birmingham headquarters of the BBC.

Duration: 5 mins

9. The Cube

The cube is major development at the back part of the Mailbox development. Views from the upper floors are among the best in the city.

Duration: 1 mins

10. Ikon Gallery

The Ikon Gallery was originally built as a school and is one of over forty built by the architects Martin & Chamberlain.

11. Hall of Memory

Art Deco style memorial built originally in 1925 to remember the fallen of the First World War but now includes WW II and more recent conflicts. Houses some fantastic art deco features including William Bloye tablets.

Duration: 5 mins

12. ICC Mall

The main route from Centenary Square to the canalside.

Duration: 10 mins

13. Birmingham Town Hall

The oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834.

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

We use a live audio system. Each guest is loaned a receiver to hear the guide who wears a radio transmitter. Guest bring their own earphones with a 3.5mm socket or we provide a new pair.

Exclusion

This tour may use an audio system - but not always.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Our route can be accessible for wheelchairs but we do need to modify the route and would appreciate an email from you if you intend to bring a wheelchair. Our Access Policy is clearly stated on the Positively Birmingham Walking Tours website.

Supplied by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours