Birmingham Council House Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

We step inside one of Birmingham’s most important Victorian buildings on this guided tour of the Birmingham's Council House.
Discover how the city has been run for over 140 years as your guide brings its architecture, people and municipal government to life. The tour gives rare access to key rooms, including the Council Chamber, this tour offers a clear and engaging insight into Birmingham’s civic past and present.

Highlights

1½-hour guided tour of the Birmingham Council House.

Visit the Council Chamber and selected historic rooms.

Learn how local government has shaped the city, then and now.

What's Included

Copy of tour guide; 'Discovering Birmingham' may be available for a charity donation
Audio System to Hear the Guide
Earphones with 3.5mm jack OR we provide a new pair for as donation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Birmingham City Council

We meet under the main entrance to the Council House in the centre of Victoria Square.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Birmingham City Council

    At the heart of Victoria Square stands Birmingham's Council House, one of Birmingham’s finest Victorian buildings and still the seat of local government today. Built from 1874 and opened in 1879 during the era of Joseph Chamberlain, it remains a powerful symbol of the city’s civic life and the reminds us of Birmingham's role in preaching the civic gospel as part of the municipal revolution. The guided tour begins outside the main entrance, introducing the building’s history, architecture and role in Birmingham’s development. Inside, you’ll climb the grand staircase past statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, beneath an impressive dome. You’ll visit a selection of historic rooms and get to sit in the Council Chamber itself. We look at how local democracy has evolved. The tour concludes in the courtyard, uncovering the building’s lesser-known wartime role. This visit offers rare access to a working civic building and a clear insight into Birmingham’s past and present.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours

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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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