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Discover Digbeth Public Art and Peaky Film in Birmingham City Centre
Discover the atmospheric roots of Birmingham on a guided walk through Digbeth, where you’ll learn how the market hamlet grew into the “workshop of the world” and see the modern reinvention of the city - from atmospheric canals to new developments like HS2. You’ll follow the streets that inspired the Peaky Blinders series and, time permitting, visit the Digbeth.com studios where filming takes place - a great selfie opportunity - while experiencing the area’s diverse public art and bohemian-meets-modern vibe. The tour is timed so you can easily add our Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham to make a full day of exploration, and it’s led by local author Jonathan Berg, who is writing the book “Birmingham’s Public Art,” due to be published in 2023.
About this activity in Birmingham City Centre
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Explore the atmospheric birthplace of Birmingham, tracing its rise from a market hamlet to the industrial ‘workshop of the world’ in Digbeth and nearby city centre streets.
- Step into the world of Peaky Blinders with a stop at Digbeth.com studios (time permitting) - a great selfie spot and a peek behind the scenes of the series filmed here.
- Discover a mix of public art, evocative canalside walks and bold modern developments such as HS2, showcasing how the area is reinventing itself.
- Join a guided route timed to pair with the Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham, led by local author Jonathan Berg, who is writing about the city’s public art.
Important Information
- You must bring earphones with a 3.5 mm jack for the live audio receiver; if you forget, earphones are available for a small charge of £1-details are on your booking confirmation.
- The tour is suitable for families - infants and small children may remain in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.
- Public transport links are close by for easy access to Digbeth and Birmingham City Centre; plan to arrive a few minutes early to collect any provided audio equipment.
- Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to comfortably walk canalsides and streets across this mixed urban terrain.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Digbeth tour start location shown on your booking confirmation (check the exact address and arrival time in your booking). The tour is scheduled to allow connection with the Library of Birmingham Saturday afternoon tour when applicable.
Includes
- You’ll use a live audio receiver so you can clearly hear the guide during your Birmingham City Centre activity - please bring a pair of earphones with a 3.5 mm jack.
- If you don’t have compatible earphones, we can supply them on-site for a donation to our charity, making it easy for you to stay connected to the commentary.
- The audio setup is designed to help you follow the guide even in busy parts of the area, so you won’t miss key insights during the experience.
Excludes
- You must bring earphones compatible with the audio system (3.5 mm jack) to join the guided experience.
- If you’re unable to bring your own, earphones are available to purchase on-site at cost (£1).
- Please ensure your earphones are ready before the start time so you can fully benefit from the live audio throughout the tour of the area.
Other
- Infants and small children may remain in a pram or stroller during the activity, allowing you to enjoy the experience with little ones in tow.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can participate with assistance animals where needed.
- There are public transportation options nearby in the area, making it straightforward for you to reach and leave the meeting point.
- Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to comfortably take part in the experience here.
Customer Reviews
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Summary:
I booked on the Digbeth and Public Art tour and my guide was Jonathan. I really enjoyed the tour, Jonathan is very passionate and knowledgeable and the two hours flew by inmmersed in fascinating conversations with Jonathan. The part I enjoyed most was seeing the Street art murals in Digbeth, they were stunning and I would not have found these by myself. I highly recommend it if you enjoy Street art! Below some photos of the tour and even one of Jonathan!
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Summary:
Absolutely brilliant tour, really enjoyed it, very interesting , fantastic guide, great knowledge of the history of Birmingham
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Summary:
Excellent, informative walking tour. Guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining. Well organised, added bonus of use of audio pack, able to hear guide on busy streets and choose own volume level. Thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours.
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You’ll visit the atmospheric area where Birmingham originated and learn how a market hamlet grew into the ‘workshop of the world’. The Peaky Blinders TV series is based on this part of the city, and if time allows you may see the Digbeth.com studios where the films are being produced-great for a selfie and film-location sightseeing.
Yes. The Digbeth tour is timed so you can also take the Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham, allowing you to make a full day of exploring the city’s history, canals, public art and modern developments.
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed, making the tour suitable for family and Group-Friendly bookings while you explore canals, public art and filming locations.
You’ll experience a wide range of public art across the area alongside canals ideal for atmospheric walks. The guide, Jonathan Berg, is a local author writing a book on the city’s public art, so the tour emphasises the neighbourhood’s creative and bohemian culture.
The tour explains how the area evolved from a market hamlet into an industrial powerhouse and points out modern developments, including references to projects such as HS2, showing the neighbourhood’s continual reinvention from industrial to contemporary urban life.
You should bring a pair of earphones with a 3.5 mm jack to use with the live audio receiver so you can clearly hear the guide; if you don’t have them, earphones can be provided for a small charity donation or at cost.
