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At the Roundhouse

Open to all and free to enter, learn more about the history of the Roundhouse in our Visitor Centre, check out our latest exhibitions, book onto our building tour, or just come for a bit of peace and quiet. We’re excited to introduce you to the Roundhouse and its story.

2024 dates now on sale!

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Just wanting to take a look around? Come in for free to our Visitor Centre and Display Space.

Come back in March for full details of our 2024 guided tour programme.
Or get in touch if you'd like to book a private experience.

Guided tour | Workers of the Roundhouse

Returning March 2024 Pop in for a free drop-in tour and get to know our curious survivor on the canal. Twice daily, Friday and Saturday.

FREE!

Package tour | Roundhouse x Coffin Works

The perfect package for local history buffs, and three experiences for one ticket! An extended 90-minute tour of the Roundhouse, a guided canal walk, and a tour of the Coffin Works.

Building tour | Introducing the Roundhouse

An in-depth look into the fascinating history of the Roundhouse and the stories of people who used to work here. Perfect for groups who want to delve further into the past.

Building tour | Workers of the Roundhouse

Enjoy a free tour and get to know our curious survivor on the canal. Twice daily, Friday and Saturday. Booking encouraged, to guaranteed space.

Package tour | Roundhouse x Coffin Works

The perfect package for local history buffs, and three experiences for one ticket! An extended 90-minute tour of the Roundhouse, a guided canal walk, and a tour of the Coffin Works.

Building tour | Introducing the Roundhouse

Wondered why our lovely building is round? Take an in-depth look into the fascination history of the Roundhouse and the stories of the people who used to work here.

More tours available here

Outdoor music | Sofar Sounds

Sofar Sounds is a global music community that connects artists and audiences through live music. On Tuesday 12 September, three secret (and incredibly talented) musicians will be performing within the courtyard as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.

Workshop | Drop in craft activities

Drop into the Roundhouse for some free, family friendly heritage themed craft activities during the school summer holidays. Suitable for all ages.

FREE Workshop | Make a Rose & Castle Card

We're excited to invite you to a free Rose and Castle card making workshop! Kerri, our expert guide, will be there to guide you through every step of the way.

Workshop | Make a Rose & Castle Placemat

Join us on a Rose and Castle placemat making workshop!

Limited Spaces

Outdoor Theatre | The Great Gatsby

Bring a chair, and join us on Saturday 29 July for our first outdoor theatre production: Tethered Wits present ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

More Coming Soon!

Exhibition | Ladywood Stories

Drop into the Roundhouse for our free to enter display and explore the history of the local area through artworks, information and archive footage.

Exhibition | Horse Stall Time Machine

Step into the past and find out all about Birmingham's working horses.

Exhibition | Poverty Industry Progress

A series of collage artworks which describe aspects of the building’s curious lifetime.

Window Animations | Workers of the Roundhouse

Discover the workers who used to be based at the Roundhouse through these colourful animations on our windows. From 14 September.

Exhibition | Wander Water

An all-female artistic response to the female experience of walking local canals, resulting in eight brand new sculptures created with galvanized steel and mosaic. From 3 September.

Film Display | Made the Cut

We've taken a look through the film archives to find glimpses of Birmingham's past. Drop into our Display Space throughout the day to enjoy a looping 45-minute programme.

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