Beneath the surface of modern, bustling Birmingham lies a long history of dark deeds. Let us take you on an alternative walk through the city’s past, retelling stories which may haunt you long after the sun has gone down. Both of our walks promise tales of plague, public execution, hauntings and murder most foul along the way, and end at a haunted pub. Join us, and find out more about the darker side of Birmingham.
Our Graveyard Ghost Walk visits four of the city’s graveyards,including the chilling catacombs in the famous Jewellery Quarter. It runs on the 1st Friday of the month from February to December, starting at 7:00pm from the steps of St Phillips Cathedral, Colmore Row and ending in the Jewellery Quarter.
Our Sinister City Ghost Walk concentrates on the square mile that formed the heart of the Victorian city. It starts at 7:00pm from the steps of The Council House, Victoria Square, on the 3rd Friday of the month from January until October, and from the steps of St Philips Cathedral in November and December. There is also a special Halloween tour on the 31st October.
On Sunday, I went on a Tolkien Tour run by Ian Braisby of Midlands Discovery Tours, and I truly LOVED it! I found Ian to be incredibly knowledgeable about Tolkien’s life and its formative links to our fabulous city. Additionally, I learned things I just didn’t know, which has helped me have even more respect for Birmingham as a city.