The Back to Backs by Candlelight
Enjoy a tour of the Birmingham Back to Backs in the atmospheric glow of candlelight.
- Booking essential
As the nights draw in, come and experience a tour of the Birmingham Back to Backs by the glow of candlelight. Hear the stories of the extraordinary lives of the ordinary people who called Court 15 their home. We share over 200 years of local working-class history as we take you on this 90 minute guided tour.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All National Trust Member | £4.00 |
| All Non-Member | £14.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is suitable for children
- Meeting point
Court 15 Bookshop
- What to bring and wear
Please wear warm and comfortable clothing. Some of the tour takes place outside.
- Accessibility
There are eight flights of steep, narrow stairs in the houses. Please let us know if you have any access requirements.
Upcoming events
Moving Stories Exhibition - A Curators Tour - SOLD OUT
Join us for a tour and talk from Jayne Murray, Place Prospectors CIC, for an exclusive insight into our current exhibition.
Women’s History Tour (Birmingham Heritage Week) - SOLD OUT
Celebrate International Women’s Day by learning about the history of women who lived and worked in Birmingham in the 1800s.
Outdoor Screening of Cathy Come Home (1966) and Housing Problems (1935)
We are delighted to announce the screening of two films, Housing Problems and Cathy Come Home as part of the Moving Stories exhibition programme at the National Trust Birmingham Back to Backs.
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