Package tour | Cobbles and Canals

Description

BRAND NEW FOR 2024!

Your fact-filled day starts at the Roundhouse with an informal and interactive guided tour of the site, telling the Roundhouse’s story from canal wharf to noisy Victorian public works stables, right through to a new purpose as a modern-day heritage and wellbeing hub. 

After an hour lunch break (food not included), we head off to answer the question – does Birmingham really have more canals than Venice? 

A short 1.5 mile walk along, under and over the canal, we explore and learn about the canals history and uses over it’s many years. And we’ll also address the fact that Birmingham has more canals than Venice. 

The Roundhouse and circular tour take in the most photogenic parts of the city center’s canal system so be sure to bring a camera! 

What’s included:

• A 3 mile guided tour telling the stories of those who worked at the Roundhouse and the surrounding canals
• Spend the morning at the Roundhouse learning about the workers who were based at this unique building, and the afternoon exploring the city’s canals
• Fully guided by our team of trained and experienced tour guides.

What happens on the day:

• On arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed at the Visitor Centre where you will get issued with a headset that allows you to hear the tour guide clearly.
• This guided tour stays at the Roundhouse for the morning, learning about it’s significant role in Birmingham’s industrial development.
• After the Roundhouse tour there will be a break for lunch. Bring your own picnic or book a table at on-site Ristorante Caffe Arena or The Distillery.
• Following the break, you will enjoy a guided walk along Birmingham’s canals, taking you along the water’s edge through the city, stopping at certain key points to hear about the history of the area.
• The tour finishes back at the Roundhouse.

What about the weather?: Guided tours will go ahead in all but the worst of weather. If we need to cancel the tour because of very poor weather, we will reschedule at the earliest opportunity.

What should I wear?: Our cobbled courtyard and the city streets can be a little uneven, slippery and steep in places, and this tour will involve some walking. Sturdy, sensible shoes are your friend! Don’t forget to wear clothes suitable for a day outdoors as well.

Great for: An introduction to Birmingham’s brilliant spaces, people and histories for first time visitors. Groups looking for something fun and interesting to do in the city centre.