
Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour
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Participants will tour the former Assay Office building located at Assay Studios in Birmingham. The event is free of charge and takes place on September 16th at 2 PM. This offers insight into a significant local heritage site.
Step inside one of Birmingham’s most fascinating heritage buildings and uncover the incredible story of the former Birmingham Assay Office.
This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the building’s rich history, remarkable architecture, and TCN’s regeneration into today’s Assay Studios workspace.
Guests will visit a selection of the building’s standout spaces, including the impressive entrance hall, the grand historic staircase, beautifully preserved stained-glass features, and the former Boardroom where key decisions once shaped Birmingham’s jewellery industry.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the Assay Office’s vital role in Birmingham’s industrial heritage, discover original architectural details, and learn how this iconic landmark has been reimagined as a vibrant hub for businesses, creatives, and the local community.
Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about one of Birmingham’s hidden gems, this tour promises a memorable journey through the past and present of the former Birmingham Assay Office Building.
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Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 14:00.
Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour is held at Assay Studios in Birmingham (141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SF).
Entry to Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour is free.
Tickets for Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour
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Participants will tour the former Assay Office building located at Assay Studios in Birmingham. The event is free of charge and takes place on September 16th at 2 PM. This offers insight into a significant local heritage site.
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Organiser’s full description
Step inside one of Birmingham’s most fascinating heritage buildings and uncover the incredible story of the former Birmingham Assay Office.
This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the building’s rich history, remarkable architecture, and TCN’s regeneration into today’s Assay Studios workspace.
Guests will visit a selection of the building’s standout spaces, including the impressive entrance hall, the grand historic staircase, beautifully preserved stained-glass features, and the former Boardroom where key decisions once shaped Birmingham’s jewellery industry.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the Assay Office’s vital role in Birmingham’s industrial heritage, discover original architectural details, and learn how this iconic landmark has been reimagined as a vibrant hub for businesses, creatives, and the local community.
Whether you’re a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about one of Birmingham’s hidden gems, this tour promises a memorable journey through the past and present of the former Birmingham Assay Office Building.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour?
Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour takes place on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour taking place?
Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour is held at Assay Studios in Birmingham (141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SF).
How much are tickets for Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour?
Entry to Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour is free.
How do I get tickets for Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour?
Tickets for Assay Studios: The Former Assay Office Building Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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