{"product_id":"10-30-12-00-monday-15th-june-2026-birmingham-council-house-tour-copy-1","title":"10.30-12:00 Monday 20th July 2026. Birmingham Council House Tour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eBirmingham Council House Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eThe Council House is a landmark building in Victoria Square, right at the city’s heart. Building started during Joseph Chamberlain’s time as Mayor. Its grand exterior reflects Birmingham’s Victorian ambition and dominance in industry and commerce. The richly decorated facade speaks of civic pride and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"435\"\u003eInside, we step into the world of Victorian ideals and the Council Chamber where local democracy was shaped. Today, it remains the seat of one of Europe’s largest local authorities where 100 elected members meet to decide the city’s future. We get to understand how local democracy plays out in the Council Chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eThere are plenty of surprises to uncover including unusual wartime roles for the building. Finally, we step out into Chamberlain Square to discover even more about the Victorian ideals and today's city around the Chamberlain Memorial Fountain and the modernity of the Paradise development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour start: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe meet outside the\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCouncil House\u003cstrong\u003e Main Entrance \u003c\/strong\u003ein the centre of\u003cstrong\u003e Victoria Square\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour finish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChamberlain Square close to the fountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroups;\u003c\/strong\u003e If you book a number of adult tickets under one name we may ask for individual email addresses prior to the tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn eTicket: \u003c\/strong\u003eIs sent to you sometime after your automated booking receipt with joining instructions. You do not need to print it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e  We pioneered the use of live audio which enables social distancing-plus and you can still hear the guide clearly wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please try and bring your own (old style 3.5mm jack) or we provide a new pair which you keep at the end (donation to our charity appreciated at tour end).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that backpacks and large bags are not allowed on tour with the exception of a small handbag which the guide may ask to inspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe aim to make tours accessible to everyone. If you or anyone in your group has specific access needs, please get in touch so we can tailor the experience. Carers can join free of charge. We can provide a wheelchair-friendly route, though note the Council House lift accommodates one wheelchair at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no restrictions on photography inside the building during the tour. Photos by us taken during our tours may be used for promotional purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLord Mayor's Charity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOn this tour we will be making a donation to the Lord Mayor's Charity based on ticket sales and also any donations made by guests at tour end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Positively Birmingham Shop","offers":[{"title":"Adult","offer_id":55516185264513,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Student (Full time education)","offer_id":55516185297281,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Child (7-16)","offer_id":55516185330049,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/5387\/files\/Council_House_Tour_Placeholder_Shopify_f0ce8c3e-2ddf-41de-ba9c-40809284e7d7.jpg?v=1767118946","url":"https:\/\/positively-birmingham-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/10-30-12-00-monday-15th-june-2026-birmingham-council-house-tour-copy-1","provider":"Positively Birmingham Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}