Discover the rich history of Digbeth, the birthplace of Birmingham, on a guided tour. Explore public art, Peaky Blinders filming locations, and the area’s transformation into a modern city.
Discover the rich history of Digbeth, the birthplace of Birmingham, on a guided tour. Explore public art, Peaky Blinders filming locations, and the area’s transformation into a modern city.
- Bullring Shopping Centre Walkway - We start by the Bull statue
- St. Martin in the Bull Ring - We walk past this historic church
- 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…
- Bullring Shopping Centre Walkway - We start by the Bull statue
- St. Martin in the Bull Ring - We walk past this historic church
- 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.
- Custard Factory - The bome of Birds custard this is a bohemian part of the city and includes grafitti art in the most unexpected places.
- Live audio receiver for clear guide listening
- Bring your own earphones (3.5 mm jack) or obtain for a charity donation
- Live audio receiver for clear guide listening
- Bring your own earphones (3.5 mm jack) or obtain for a charity donation
- You need to bring earphones for the audio system or we can provide at cost. (£1)
- You need to bring earphones for the audio system or we can provide at cost. (£1)
Perfect for those intrigued by this atmospheric part of the city where Birmingham began. Discover how it evolved from a market hamlet into the ‘workshop of the world’.
The Peaky Blinders TV series is set in this area. The Peaky Blinders film is being produced here, and if time permits, there will be a visit to the Digbeth.com studios where filming is…
Perfect for those intrigued by this atmospheric part of the city where Birmingham began. Discover how it evolved from a market hamlet into the ‘workshop of the world’.
The Peaky Blinders TV series is set in this area. The Peaky Blinders film is being produced here, and if time permits, there will be a visit to the Digbeth.com studios where filming is taking place - a fantastic opportunity for a selfie!
The area boasts public art of all kinds to enjoy, along with atmospheric canals to stroll along and modern developments like the arrival of HS2. This is a remarkable blend of bohemian charm and the modernity of a city reinventing itself once more.
The tour is scheduled so you can also join the Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham if you wish to make a day of it!
The guide for the Digbeth tour is Jonathan Berg, a local author currently writing the book: ‘Birmingham’s Public Art’, set to be published in 2023.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
