| Asset | Opening time |
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| Birmingham Back to Backs | Closed |
| Second-hand bookshop | Closed |
| Exhibition space | Closed |
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Birmingham Back to Backs
Experience 200 years of working people's lives in the heart of Birmingham.
Closed now
Information
Facilities
- Food/drink, not available
- Toilets, available
- Car park, not available
- Shop, available
- Level access/terrain, not available
Birmingham, West Midlands
Adult £9.50, Child £4.75
Top features
Back to Back houses
Carefully restored, atmospheric 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. Visits by pre-booked guided tour only.
The George Saunders collection
The only collection of work by a Caribbean tailor in the UK. George operated a successful tailor's shop from the Back to Backs for many years and left some of his items to the National Trust to preserve this last living link to the houses.
Court 15 Books - Second-hand bookshop
With a range of new and used books, every penny you spend helps us to preserve this unique place. You can also donate your books to support the Back to Backs.
Free exhibition space
There is a free-to-enter exhibition space above the second-hand bookshop on Hurst Street. This is hosting 'From City of Empire to City of Diversity: A Visual Journey' from 17 November to 7 March 2023.
Facilities
Assistance dogs only
Toilet
Access
There is accessible drop-off available outside the property, on Inge Street, by our gated alleyway. You can notify your arrival at the visitor reception on the corner of Hurst Street and Inge Street. The alleyway access on Inge Street provides level access into the yard. A wheelchair is available for accessing the ground floors of the houses. Please note, tours feature multiple winding, narrow staircases, a ground floor only tour is also available.
Accessible route and/or map
Braille (guide or menu)
Induction loop
Seating available
Accessible toilet
Drop-off point
Narrow corridors
Virtual tour
Admission
Prices
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.45 | £9.50 |
| Child | £5.25 | £4.75 |
| Family | £26.15 | £23.75 |
| Family (One Adult) | £15.70 | £14.25 |
| Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.50 | £7.50 |
| Child | £4.75 | £3.75 |
| Family | £20.75 | £18.75 |
| Family with one adult | £12.50 | £11.25 |
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Getting there
On foot
within easy walking distance of bus and railway stations (follow signs for Hippodrome Theatre). Visitor Reception is on the corner of Inge Street and Hurst Street right next to the Hippodrome and Pride Plaza.
Get in touch
55-63 Hurst Street/50-54 Inge Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TE
Planning your visit
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Booking your visit to Birmingham Back to Backs
Birmingham Back to Backs are open for visits by guided tour only, book online in advance to explore the stories of Court 15.
Donate
Help preserve working-class history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Donate today to help relight our fires and preserve these unique homes, for everyone for ever.