Overview
Discovering Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter - Positively Birmingham Tour No. 3
We use a live audio system - the guide wears a transmitter and our guests wear a receiver. You hear every word even if you are well away making it perfect for social distancing and also ideal for those with impaired hearing.
Understand how Birmingham developed and see that many of today’s ways of working have deep roots in our past. A real investigation into today's city in the context of the history of this centre of the industrial revolution now facing up to the future in a determined way. In particular we explore:
• Earlier times – medieval origins
• From Georgian entrepreneurs to Victorian idealists
• Jewellery Quarter
• Canal city
• An artistic side
• Today's city developing for the future.
This 2 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and will be of interest equally to local people and visitors alike.
Tours start/finish: Library of Birmingham front entrance
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
We loan an audio receiver so you can hear the guides talking even from a distance.
There are no entry tickets required for this tour.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Sunday tour starts 13:30 at: Front entrance of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA. Please arrive 5-10 min before departure time. Tour is 1 3/4 hour appoximately and finishes back at Library of Birmingham.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Sundays 13:30 - 15:15. Ticket includes the tour and the loan of the audio receiver so you can hear the live tour guide perfectly. Please bring a pair of earphones with a 3.5mm jack if you can. Otherwise we can provide a new pair (£1 donation).
What to expect
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Centenary Square
20 min
We start here and introduce the tour. We learn a lot about the city from things in and around the Square.
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Jewellery Quarter
30 min
We enter the Jewellery Quarter by a secret canal route that even locals do not use. We learn about the way the Jewellery Quarter developed and the different types of business that developed from Gergian times. We see the way the modern Quarter is taking its place in today's city.
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St. Paul's Church
30 min
Known as the Jewellery Quarter church we view the outside of this lovely 1779 example of Georgian architecture.
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Birmingham Cathedral
5 min
We look at this fine English Baroque cathedral. On occasions if there is time and not conflciting events we may go in and experience the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass
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St. Chad's Cathedral
5 min
We view St Chads from the inner ring road. We appreciate only too well the issues with post-war redevelopment when the car was king. We decide for ourselves if Birmingham has a planned redevelopment.
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Victoria Square
10 min
Having seen St Philip's Cathedral and lots more in between we return towards the Library of Birmingham by several important city Squares.
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Chamberlain Square
5 min
We see this renovated square and understand more about the way the modern city is reconfiguring for the future.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- We try not to cancel tours even with adverse weather conditions. If it is raining please bring a suitable coat or umbrella. In the event of icy conditions the tour route may be adapted.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter
Can I cancel Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Sunday tour starts 13:30 at: Front entrance of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA. Please arrive 5-10 min before departure time.
What's included?
- Local guide
- We loan an audio receiver so you can hear the guides talking even from a distance.
What's not included?
- There are no entry tickets required for this tour.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Centenary Square, Jewellery Quarter, St. Paul's Church, Birmingham Cathedral, St. Chad's Cathedral, Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
