Walking tour | Birmingham Bingo

Description

B is for Birmingham. And Bab. It’s for Balti, Black Sabbath, and Broad Street. B is also for Bingo! 

Join us as we explore Brum in search of the amazing innovations, music, and culture that Birmingham has produced, all while ticking off some brilliant Birmingham Bs on your bingo card as you go. You’ll need to keep an ear out, and to keep your eyes peeled. 

Review – I Choose Birmingham 

‘I like to think I know a thing or two about Brum. But, when competing (and make no mistake, it is a competition) in Roundhouse Birmingham’s new Bingo walking tour, I was astounded at how much I learnt.  

We had an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide with trademark wry Brum humour, who demonstrated where Brum has excelled in centuries past and, with apt self-deprecation, where perhaps we could have done better. Highly recommended’ 

Customer feedback (TripAdvisor) 

‘The Roundhouse are developing a decent niche with these walks. It appears volunteers are at the centre of it all. But no dusty, dreary or despondent types at work here. Well informed, excited and with dollops of passion, they brought it all alive…’ 

What’s included:

• A guided tour that looks at innovations to come out of Birmingham and some of the city’s lesser-known stories.
• Learn about Birmingham’s role in the music and print industries and its part in changing human rights.
• Hear about the birth of rock music, font design and why the prime minister dressed as a policeman.
• 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.
• The route of this guided tour takes you from the Roundhouse, through the ICC into the city and Centenary Square.
• 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 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, histories, and people for first time visitors. People looking for a fun alternative to a guided tour. Groups looking for something fun and interesting to do in the city centre.