Birmingham Back to Backs - National Trust

Birmingham Back to Backs - National Trust
50-54 Inge Street/55-63 Hurst Street
Birmingham
B5 4TE
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs

E-mail

backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Booking line

0121 666 7671

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Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing - the story is told through the experiences of the people who lived and worked here.

Covers four different periods, from 1840 to 1977. The design of each interior reflects the varied cultures, religions and professions of the families who made their homes here.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home

 Opening hours

Tuesdays-Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 1 Mar-26 Feb, 10am - 5pm.
Visiting the Back to Backs is by guided tour only. Capacity is limited and demand is expected to be high, so advance booking is advised. Please tel. booking line in advance if planning to visit before 2pm during school terms, as property may be in use by a school group.

Closed on Tues following BH Mons.
Closed 25 & 26 Dec & 1 Jan

 Admission charges

£4 for adults
£2 for children
£12 for a family (2 adults & 3 children)

Discounts

  • National Trust
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Candle-Lit Tours

  • 6 December 2013 5:30-9pm

For a unique tour around the back to backs in candle light, join our knowledgeable guides, as they take you on a walk through history. With delicious refreshments included, it will be the perfect kick off to the festive period!

Admission

Child £4.00

Fresh Christmas Wreath Making

  • 8 December 2013 2-4pm

Adorn your door with a festive must have, a beautiful, luscious, fresh wreath, made by your very own hand! Get creative and breathe in the scent of Christmas on our festive wreath workshop. All materials are provided and the ticket includes light Christmassy refreshments.

Admission

All £25.00

Carols in the Courtyard

  • 14 December 2013 6:15-8:30pm

Come and enjoy an atmospheric evening of carols sung by a local choir, within the beautiful candlelit courtyard of the Back to Backs. Including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie- it’s the recipe for a perfect evening!

Admission

Family £32
Child £6.00
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The Victorian Inner City

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-birmingham_backtobacks.htm

Learn about life and work in a 19th century courtyard.

How to obtain

Call 0121 666 7671 or email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Toys and Homes

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-birmingham_backtobacks.htm

An interactive tour and storytelling session.

How to obtain

Call 0121 666 7671 or email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

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