From Canals and Victorians to Today's City: Birmingham Walking Tour

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From Canals and Victorians to Today's City: Birmingham Walking Tour

2 Adults x $18.82

$37.64

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$37.64

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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.

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

Overview

Find out more about Birmingham with a walking tour starting and ending at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square. We look at the canals, Birmingham’s industrial Georgian pioneers our Victorian heritage and the more recent architecture all around us. Current redevelopments taking place right in front of our eyes are explained and the directions that the city is taking into the future considered. The tour is based loosely on the book Positively Birmingham, currently available at the special price of £12 in the Library shop (normally £20) at tour end. Starting and ending at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square this 2 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and is of interest to local people and visitors alike. We support the charity Sifa Fireside who work on acute and longer term homeless issues in Birmingham, with at least 10% of all ticket sales going to their work and donations are clearly stated on our website.

Meeting points

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Library of Birmingham

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

10 minutes
International Convention Centre Birmingham

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

10 minutes
Brindleyplace

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

10 minutes
Gas Street Basin

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

15 minutes
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

10 minutes
Chamberlain Square

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

10 minutes
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

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

2 minutes
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.

5 minutes
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.

1 minute
Ikon Gallery (Pass By)

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

5 minutes
ICC Mall

The main route from Centenary Square to the canalside.

10 minutes
Birmingham Town Hall

The oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834.

5 minutes

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.

Free Cancellation

February 07100% refund

February 08No refund

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