Pride History of Birmingham Tour
Overview
It's here, it's Queer. It's Birminghams only Pride History Tour.
Step back in time with us, as we’ll tell you the story of how Birmingham’s Gay Village came to be.
It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance and uncertainty.
Starting in 1969, just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality, we’ll start at the original Nightingale Club Site.
We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) through the most influential venues and moments from our cities LGBTQ+ scene.
Drawing on Pride History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK's most thriving scenes.
We’ll also spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride, before finishing our story with a look ahead to a future of increased uncertainty for the survival of the village itself.
You’ll leave not only with a sense of pride in our glorious gay village, but you’ll know what jugs, rhinos and foxes have got to do with it all!
Step back in time with us, as we’ll tell you the story of how Birmingham’s Gay Village came to be.
It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance and uncertainty.
Starting in 1969, just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality, we’ll start at the original Nightingale Club Site.
We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) through the most influential venues and moments from our cities LGBTQ+ scene.
Drawing on Pride History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK's most thriving scenes.
We’ll also spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride, before finishing our story with a look ahead to a future of increased uncertainty for the survival of the village itself.
You’ll leave not only with a sense of pride in our glorious gay village, but you’ll know what jugs, rhinos and foxes have got to do with it all!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Nightingale Club, 18 Kent Street, Birmingham B5 6RD England
Look out for your guide smiling in orange!
We'll meet here, and start your tour by telling you the story of Birmingham's first and still-standing gay-friendly venue.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gay Village, Birmingham, UK
After, we'll walk or run on to various sights and landmarks within Birminghams Gay Village including Pride House, Birminghams Pride Festival location, the AIDS & HIV Memorial, Eden Bar, Jester, The Fox, Missing Bar and The Rhino.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Sidewalk Gay Bar, 131 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 6SE, UK
Once a Car Showroom, Sidewalk is another important Gay Venue in our Village forming your penultimate stop before returning back to Nightingale Club where you started your tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Nightingale Club, 18 Kent Street, Birmingham B5 6RD England
Look out for your guide smiling in orange!
We'll meet here, and start your tour by telling you the story of Birmingham's first and still-standing gay-friendly venue.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gay Village, Birmingham, UK
After, we'll walk or run on to various sights and landmarks within Birminghams Gay Village including Pride House, Birminghams Pride Festival location, the AIDS & HIV Memorial, Eden Bar, Jester, The Fox, Missing Bar and The Rhino.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Sidewalk Gay Bar, 131 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 6SE, UK
Once a Car Showroom, Sidewalk is another important Gay Venue in our Village forming your penultimate stop before returning back to Nightingale Club where you started your tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Andrew_W
July 2023
Our guide Darren was great and brought the stories and history to life. He went out of his way to make recommendations and help us feel more connected.
Our guide Darren was great and brought the stories and history to life. He went out of his way to make recommendations and help us feel more connected.nathanrT3325FM
May 2023
I attended the walking version of the Pride Tour led by Darren and he was a fantastic guide. He was very passionate and knowledgeable but also open to listening to lived experiences by participants. A very well researched and presented tour. Loved the fact it was a walking tour and gave people wh...
I attended the walking version of the Pride Tour led by Darren and he was a fantastic guide. He was very passionate and knowledgeable but also open to listening to lived experiences by participants. A very well researched and presented tour. Loved the fact it was a walking tour and gave people who can’t run or choose not to a chance to attend a tour. Would highly recommend Run Of A Kind and any of their tours but especially the Pride Tour.helenmA78WV
May 2023
Fantastic tour, my second one with Run of a kind. Excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. Great atmosphere. Thanks I will be back to do another tour soon.
Fantastic tour, my second one with Run of a kind. Excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. Great atmosphere. Thanks I will be back to do another tour soon.