Uncover the dark and grimy past of Birmingham on this private ghost and gallows tour. Explore the city’s secrets, public hangings, infamous gangs, and encounter the ghost of Henry Skinner.
- Snow Hill Mural - Begin your journey at Snow Hill Station, where you’ll uncover the story of Birmingham’s first public hanging. Look for the bronze plaque that marks this historical event.
- St Philip’s Cathedral Garden - Visit St Philip’s Cathedral with your guide, where over 60,000 souls are interred. Learn about the graveyard’s skeletons and hope you don’t encounter their spirits!
- Temple Street - Pause at Temple Street to view the Trocadero Pub. Legend has it that the ghost of a former landlord haunts this place, so tread carefully!
- Birmingham New Street Railway Station - Explore Birmingham New Street Station, built atop a cemetery, and hear about the ghost that roams Platform 4.
- Navigation Street - Stop by Navigation Street to delve into the dark history of Birmingham’s gangs. If you’re brave enough, continue to Christchurch Passage to learn about the harsh slum conditions during the industrial revolution.
- Town Hall Birmingham - Envision the anger of a mob that once attempted to lynch David Lloyd George right here.
- Council House - Hear tales of the Council House, haunted by those who may be buried beneath it, and a man so devoted to his office that he visits it even after death…
- Paradise Lane - Uncover the tragic story of the first man executed here and the crime he was accused of.
- Baskerville House - Conclude your tour outside Baskerville House, the residence that supposedly inspired Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Expert local guide
Venture into the history-laden city of Birmingham that carries a dark and sooty heritage, as you unravel its hidden tales and clandestine past in this 90-minute exclusive tour. Dive into stories of public executions, the phantom of Henry Skinner, the notorious mob rule and much more that powered the city’s past. This extraordinary tour will illuminate the shady chronicles of our illustrious city like never before.
Trace the path of assassins, apparitions & hangmen; some instances traced back centuries, some a few decades old, and some ongoing in the city as we speak (well, maybe not the hangmen…). Be prepared for unexpected encounters!
Highlight of the Tour:
Notorious syndicates of Birmingham
The apparition of Henry Skinner
Civil unrest at the Town Hall
…and a whole lot more!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
