Ideal for those interested in this atmospheric part of the city where Birminhgam originated. We learn about how it all started as a market hamlet growing to become the ‘workshop of the world’. The Peaky Blinders TV series is based on this area and adjacent Small Heath and is where the feature film will soon be produced. The area has public art of all descriptions to experience, as well as atmosperic canals to walk along and modern developments such as the coming of HS2. This is an amazing mixture of the bohemian along with the modernity of a city reinventing itself yet again. The tour is timed so that you can also take our Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham if you want to make a day of it! The guide on the Digbeth tour is Jonathan Berg, local author who is currently writing the book: ‘Birmingham’s Public Art’ which is due to be published in 2023.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Use of a live audio receiver so you can hear the guide. Please bring a pair of earhones with a 3.5 mm jack - or we supply for a donation to our charity.
✖  You need to bring earphones for the audio system or we can provide at cost. (£1)
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

We meet at the Bull statue. Look for the guide wearing a Positively Birmingham walking tour coat or T-shirt

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Itinerary
1
Bullring Shopping Centre Walkway We start by the Bull statue

Duration:  5 minutes

2
St. Martin in the Bull Ring We walk past this historic church

Duration:  5 minutes

3
Digbeth We walk the streets of Digbeth and discover the origins of Birmingham as well as the modern city. We see atmospheric areas that are full of public art and which will form the backdrop for the filming of the Peaky Blinders feature film.

Duration:  60 minutes

4
Custard Factory The bome of Birds custard this is a bohemian part of the city and includes grafitti art in the most unexpected places.

Duration:  15 minutes

5
Old Square We stop and look at the public art in Old Square

Duration:  5 minutes

6
Great Western Arcade This is an amazing Victorian shopping arcade now full of modern shops and eateries. We aim to stop here where if you wish you can buy a lunch. You can even buy take away food and eat it in the 'not for profit' pub in the arcade.

Duration:  5 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Price:
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2 hours
Guide in:
English   
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