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Private Birmingham Ghosts & Gallows Tour

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The industrial city with a dark and grimy past, discover Birmingham's secrets and skeletons on this 1.5 hour private tour. Uncover the public hangings, the ghost of Henry Skinner, the gangs that ruled Birmingham and much more. This special tour will bring our grimy past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city.

Walk in the footsteps of murderers, ghosts & executioners; some centuries ago, some decades ago, and some still happening in the city today (ok, maybe not the executioners…). You never know what or who you might encounter!

Tour highlights:
Infamous gangs of Birmingham
The ghost of Henry Skinner
Town Hall riots
…& much more!

What's Included

  • Local, expert guide!

    Meeting Location

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    Colmore Row
    Birmingham B3 2BH, UK

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    What To Expect

    Snow Hill Mural

    Start at Snow Hill Station where you will learn about the first public hanging in Birmingham. See the bronze plaque that commemorates it.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Philip's Cathedral Garden

    Stop at St Philip's Cathedral with your guide where there are over 60,000 people buried. Learn about the skeletons of the graveyard, and pray you don't meet their spirirts!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Temple Street

    Stop in Temple Street to see Trocadero Pub. The ghost of the previous landlord is said to haunt it, so watch your step!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Birmingham New Street Railway Station

    Discover Birmingham New Street Station built on a cemetery, and the ghost that haunts Platform 4
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Navigation Street

    Stop at Navigation Street to learn about the gruesome gangs of Birmingham. Venture on (if you dare) to Christchurch Passage, discovering the slum conditions when the city was going through the industrial revolution.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Town Hall Birmingham

    Imagine the fury of a mob who tried to lynch David Lloyd George in this very place
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Council House

    Haunted by those who's bones may lie beneath, hear about the Council House and a man so dedicated to his office he still visits it after his death...
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Paradise Lane

    Discover the heart-breaking tale of the first man to face capital punishment here, and the crime he was convicted for
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Baskerville House

    Finish off outside the house of the Baskervilles, the house that reputedly inspired Arthur Conan Doyle
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Birmingham Ghosts & Gallows Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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