Guided Tour of Street Art in Birmingham

Come and Uncover Birminghams Beautiful, Inspiring, Unknown and Ever-Changing Street Art. We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) to the most striking murals - with even better stories behind them. Drawing on History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s scene and the Home-Grown Artists behind it.

1. 1

   Birmingham Canalside

   15 min

   Look out for your guide smiling in orange! We'll meet at the historic Eagle and Ball pub, and start your tour by telling you how Birmingham's Graffiti and Street Art scene began and the relevance of the Banksy mural that appeared in our Jewellery Quarter in 2019 (spoiler: it was here way before Banksy made his mark). We'll then take a secret route along the decorated canals to Digbeth, the epicentre of Birminghams Street Art Scene.

2. 2

   Digbeth

   25 min

   After, we'll walk or run on to various sights and murals within Digbeth. Some of which detailed below. You'll stop to admire, photograph and learn all about the art and the Home-Grown Artists behind it.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   The 1st stop on our tour is the Lock Keepers Cottage, which has a brilliant story attached to it, as well as it's decoration by one of Birminghams female artists.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   10 min

   In this Car Park you'll meet Pongo the orangutan, created for Animal Rights Activism by Louis Masai.

5. 5

   Custard Factory

   20 min

   Set in 15 acres of beautifully restored Victorian Factories, just a short walk from the Bullring, the iconic Custard Factory is the heart of Birmingham’s buzzing creative quarter. The former HQ of Bird’s Custard (the famous egg-free custard powder) is now a creative hub home to many independent shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and of course ART. We'll discuss the stance of a private venue on graffiti and street art - does it improve or degrade an area?

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   We'll visit this eco-friendly live music venue covered in a mural created during Black History month to celebrate Birminghams young, black creatives and also speak about how it was used following George Floyds murder.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.