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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, atmospheric 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
    • 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 interpretation and events promoting the culturally related histories and stories of the Back to Backs (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 Tuesday–Friday 10–4, Saturday and Sunday 10–12. Bookings by email not accepted

    Opening arrangements
     3 Feb–23 Dec 09  10–5 Closed Mondays Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Admission by timed ticket and guided tour only, advance booking advised. Open Bank Holiday Mondays but closed on Tuesdays following Bank Holiday Mondays. Please note: during term time property will normally be closed for use by school groups on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Last tour times vary due to light levels, please check with the property. Closed 1–6 September

    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): £5.70 (£5.15), child £2.90 (£2.60), family £14.20 (£12.90)


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    • To find out more about Birmingham Back to Backs buy the guide before you visit
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