Join us for a free, one-hour guided walking tour exploring the history and heritage of Colmore Business District.

Join the Colmore Life team for a free, one-hour guided walking tour exploring the history and heritage of Colmore Business District.

This free event will take place on Weds 15 September from 12:30pm, taking place for one hour and finishing at approximately 1:30pm.

Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot. We will meet by the Iron:Man statue on Victoria Square before beginning the tour promptly at 12.30pm.

Walking tours will take place in the majority of weather conditions. Organisers will be in touch ahead of the event to confirm weather and tour arrangements.

Heritage Walking Tour

Stop one: The Giants of Birmingham

We'll meet at Victoria Square before gathering in Chamberlain Square to explore four of Birmingham's most influential figures:

Iron:Man Sculpture

Newly returned James Watt Statue

Newly Joseph Priestley Statue

Thomas Attwood Statue

Stop two: Birmingham Town Hall & the Council House

We'll explore Birmingham's rise from market town to industrial powerhouse, learning about the classical architecture, Queen Victoria's influence on the city's growth and the store behind the famous fountain, officially known as 'The River.'

Stop three: Margaret Street

We'll be sharing our insights Birmingham's culture of self-improvement and learning, viewing key buildings including the Birmingham & Midland Institute and the historic School of Art.

Stop four: St Phillip's Cathedral and Cathedral Square

One of Birmingham's oldest surviving buildings, we'll be exploring the cathedral's connection to Birmingham's growth during the 18th century and Edward Burne-Jones' world-famous stained glass windows.

Stop five: Church Street Square and it's surrounds

A modern public space that has become a focal point within the business district, including the handsome Victorian Building of the former Birmingham Eye Hospital.

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