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View into the courtyard of 1930s Birmingham Back to Backs
© NTPL / Dennis Gilbert
Birmingham Back to Backs
50-54 Inge Street/55–63 Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4TE
Telephone: 0121 666 7671 (booking line)
House  Industrial heritage  Tours  Events  Functions  2004 
Carefully restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses
  • Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing
  • Story is told through the experiences of the people who lived and worked here
  • New CD 'Memories of Back to Backs' now available. £5 if purchased from our reception, Call our office to order on 0121 622 2442. £1.50 postage fee applies
  • Covers four different periods, from 1840 to 1977
  • Design of each interior reflects the varied cultures, religions and professions of the families who made their homes here

What's new this year
New events and on-site interpretation as part of the Whose Story? project

Points to noteVisiting the Back to Backs is by guided tour only. Advance booking is strongly advised. Booking line open Tues–Fri, 10–4

Opening arrangements
 2 Feb–23 Dec 08  10–5 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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Admission by timed ticket and guided tour only. Open BH Mons but closed on Tues following BH Mons. Please note: during term time property will normally be closed for use by school groups on Tues, Wed and Thur mornings. Closed 1–7 Sept. Last tour times vary due to light levels, please check with the property

Contact details

0121 666 7671 (booking line)
0121 622 2442 (office)
Emailbacktobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.40 (£4.90), child £2.70 (£2.45), family £13.50 (£12.25)


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Trust properties nearby
  • Baddesley Clinton
  • Charlecote Park
  • Clent Hills
  • Hanbury Hall
  • Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
  • Moseley Old Hall
  • Packwood House
  • Wightwick Manor
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  • To find out more about Birmingham Back to Backs buy the guide before you visit
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