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Exclusively for the Birmingham Light Festival, discover the night time workers of the Roundhouse and explore our courtyard by candlelight.
The Roundhouse has a long history with light in Birmingham. In the late 1800s, Birmingham’s lamplighters were based in our curved building, an essential workforce that kept the town going.
Join us for a one-off tour and explore the courtyard in a different light.
Explore our grade 2* listed courtyard by candlelight, on a tour telling the story of the Roundhouse’s journey from canal wharf to noisy Victorian public works stables, right through to its new purpose as a modern-day heritage and wellbeing hub. On this one-off tour, you’ll learn about the history of the lamplighters, an essential workforce based at the Roundhouse in the 1800’s who brought light into the streets of Victorian Birmingham. You’ll also discover the Victorian people (and horses) who made the Roundhouse a 24/7 hub for the city of Birmingham.
Join us on Thursday 20th February for a candlelit tour, some arts and crafts or a neon paddle and see the Roundhouse in a different light, as our courtyard will be illuminated temporarily in colour.
The is a special one-off at the start of our exciting tour season. This is outdoors, so please wear weather appropriate clothing.
Date: Thursday 20th February
Time slot: 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Point: Check in at the Roundhouse Birmingham Visitor Centre, 15 minutes before the advertised tour start time.
Finishing Point: Back at the Roundhouse.
Directions: View our "Getting here" page for detailed directions.
Duration: The experience will take around 45 minutes.
Suitable For: 12+, all under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult.
Number of Steps? Not many as we stay within the building and courtyard, so around 1000. Requires a basic level of fitness and mobility.
Visitor Information
Our guided tours and walks will go ahead whatever the weather so plan accordingly.
Your tour guide will use audio systems to ensure that they are audible in the busy city environment.
Tour headsets and hearing loops are available so everyone can hear clearly. Please bring plug in headphones if you have them, or you can use those we have available.
If a number of people in your group would benefit from the tour guide system’s hearing loop, call ahead to let us know on 0121 716 4077, or by emailing bookings@roundhousebirmingham.org.uk.
Our Victorian cobbles can be a little uneven and steep in places, and most Roundhouse Birmingham experiences will involve some walking. View our access page for more details on what to expect when you’re here, though sturdy, sensible shoes are recommended.
Venue: Roundhouse Birmingham
Directions: 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham B16 8AE
Please get in touch with us to organise a group booking.
Alternatively please visit our Group Booking Page for more information on how to make a booking enquiry.
The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, B16 8AE
0121 716 4077
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