Carefully restored, atmospheric 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses
We are small in size, with many winding stairs so visiting our hidden gem is by guided tours only. Pre-booking essential to avoid disappointment.
An atmospheric glimpse into the lives of the ordinary people who helped make Birmingham an extraordinary city.
Visits to the Birmingham Back to Backs are by guided tours only. Booking prior to visit is essential. Please call the booking line on 0121 666 7671 to book.
On a fascinating guided tour, step back in time at Birmingham's last surviving court of back to backs; houses built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard.
Moving from the 1840s through to the 1970s, discover the lives of some of the former residents who crammed into these small houses to live and work. With fires alight in the grates, and sounds and smells from the past, experience an evocative and intimate insight into life at the Back to Backs.
Once your tour is done, why not take a reminder of your visit home from our gift shop or take a sweet walk down memory lane in our 1930s sweet shop.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.55 | £8.65 |
| Child | £5.80 | £5.25 |
| Family | £20.95 | £19.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 10
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N/A | £8.05 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 10
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N/A | £5.20 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Visits are by timed guided tour only. Pre-booking essential. Call 01216667671 or email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk to book. During school terms, tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday do not start till 1pm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday tours start at 10.15am. During school holidays, tours start from 10.15am Tuesday - Sunday. Please note, we follow Birmingham City Council's terms times. Where a bank holiday occurs, we shall open on the Monday but will be closed on the Tuesday. Last tours vary in winter due to low light levels. Property closed until 30/01/18 as we are performing essential work on the houses. The property is also closed 03-07 Sept for conservation work. Sweet Shop will remain open during property closure.
