Birmingham 12km Running and History Tour
Experience Birmingham on a Fun and Informative 12km Guided Running Tour Starting at Roundhouse
West Mids
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Birmingham's Scenic Canals on a 12km Running Tour
- • Engage in a 2.5 Hour Guided Running Exploration of Birmingham's Highlights
- • Experience the UK's Coolest Neighbourhood During Your Running Adventure
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Discover the vibrant city of Birmingham while enjoying an invigorating workout! The Best of Birmingham 12km Running Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the city’s hidden gems and renowned landmarks all while keeping fit. Perfect for sightseeing enthusiasts and fitness lovers alike, this running tour is designed to showcase the best of Birmingham in an engaging and memorable way.
Participants will be guided by a knowledgeable leader who will share fascinating stories and intriguing facts about Birmingham’s rich history. Throughout the 2.5-hour journey, there will be several stops, allowing time to catch your breath while learning about iconic locations such as the bustling Jewellery Quarter, the artistic hub of Digbeth, and the dynamic Gay Village. Each stop provides a glimpse into Birmingham’s past, with entertaining anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of the city’s cultural landscape. This is not just a run; it is an enriching experience wrapped in the beauty of movement and exploration.
This running tour not only offers a fantastic way to stay active but also serves as a charming gift for friends, family, or even yourself. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a unique experience, the Best of Birmingham 12km Running Tour promises to create lasting memories and inspire a passion for both fitness and travel. Treat someone special to this unforgettable adventure, and let them experience the thrill of running through Birmingham's vibrant streets.
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Experience Overview:
Best Of Birmingham 12km Running TourLearn, socialise and have fun, all whilst keeping fit.
Our Best of Birmingham 12km Running Tour is the perfect way to get a complete taster of Birmingham.
See all of Birminghams Best sights in 1 experience and gain a comprehensive knowledge of Birminghams history.
Includes only the most interesting, funny and scandalous stories, told in a few minutes before running off again.
Meeting Point
Roundhouse Birmingham
1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham B16 8AE, UK
We'll be waiting inside the building courtyard smiling in orange!
What's included:
- Recommendations for your stay in Birmingham
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Roundhouse Birmingham
Birmingham
Our Licensed England Athletics Run Leader will meet you at Roundhouse Birmingham, a hidden-gem heritage building positioned along our World-famous canals (we have more of them than Venice did you know).
Your Guide will take you through an introduction, warmup, group ice-breaker, and tell you a bit about the History of this building (only the most exciting facts of course), before you start your running tour.
10 minutes
Centenary Square
Broad St., Birmingham, B1 2AE
After running 0.5 miles along the canal, we stop for a breather at our first stop.
Here you'll see many sights including Birmingham Library, The Hall of Memory, Baskerville House, and the water feature we like to call the "overly designed puddle".
Your guide will tell you some fun facts about these landmarks and introduce how Birmingham first began as a city 1620 years ago.
10 minutes
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham
After 1 mile of straight running, you'll enter our quaint Jewellery Quarter.
A whopping 40% of the UK’s Jewellery is made in our beloved JQ, so it’s no wonder it’s been described as a (literal) national treasure by English Heritage and the place Banksy chose to make his mark.
Victorian Cemeteries and quirky residential apartments await you in this small and special area, with a flourishing independent food and drink scene, boutique hotels, industry museums and creative workshops you'll see and want to visit after your run.
At this stop your guide will tell you about the history of this area and how important it is within Birminghams History.
You'll learn the funny and heart warming stories about the FA Cup that was made here and the Banksy Street Art mural.
15 minutes
Digbeth
Digbeth
After running along a secret canal path and stopping to learn about how they enabled Birmingham to become the power house of the Industrial Revolution, plus the great (and evil) Industrial Inventors, your guide will take you to Digbeth.
A neighbourhood voted the Coolest in Britain, it's an adults playground, hub of indepepdents and (street)art gallery on acid.
You’ll find things in Digbeth that you won’t find anywhere else in the World and we'll stop to tell you alllllll about it.
10 minutes
Gay Village
Gay Village, Birmingham, UK
Next your guide will take you to our very own Gay Village, China Town & Theatreland rolled into one colourful, fun & fabulous street, where they'll tell you all about the inspiring development of the scene here.
Be prepared to try and resist the smells, smiles and sights that await you as we run back towards the City Centre after.
10 minutes
The Bull by Laurence Broderick
Upper Mall West, Birmingham B5 4BU, UK
After some uphill running, your heart will be beating just in time to see one of our most renowned landmarks, our beloved bronze bull.
You'll learn why bulls are so iconic to Birmingham before your guide will take a photo of you next to it (it's a must-do in our city).
Rub his nose too if you like for some luck!
10 minutes
Selfridges
Moor Street, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham, B5 4BP
We'll run past our iconic curved Selfridges building. Composed of 15,000 aluminium discs and centre piece of the Brummie skyline.
Selfridges at Bullring is every bit as special on the inside so make sure you return to fulfill all of your shopping fantasies.
Pass by without stopping
Birmingham Rag Market
St. Martins Market Edgbaston Street, , Birmingham, B5 5BB
We'll run past this 12th centuary market that's still going strong today, and you'll learn all about it at our stop by The Bull.
Pass by without stopping
Victoria Square
Birmingham, B1 1BD
Another of Birminghams iconic Squares, you'll stop to see Our Town Hall, Council House, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Fountain, The River waterfeature (and learn why locals call her the "Floozie in the Jacuzzi") and our Queen Victoria Statue.
You'll wonder whether you're in Rome whilst listening to more fun facts and stories about why Queen Vic hated Birmingham so much.
10 minutes
The Mailbox
Royal Mail Street, Birmingham, B1 1RD
After a short 0.2 mile downhill run, we'll stop at the Big Red Mailbox, another of Birminghams Luxury Shopping venues and iconic buildings. Here you'll learn about it's history and uncover some underground secrets before another uphill trot back onto the canals to our start and end location.
5 minutes
The Cube
196 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN
Another of Birminghams most iconic buildings with public art and a lovely canal side bridge you can stop to take more pictures on (if you'd like).
Pass by without stopping
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Birmingham Best of 12km Running Tour
West Mids
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore Birmingham's Scenic Canals on a 12km Running Tour
- • Engage in a 2.5 Hour Guided Running Exploration of Birmingham's Highlights
- • Experience the UK's Coolest Neighbourhood During Your Running Adventure
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