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Pride History of Birmingham Tour

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It's here, it's Queer. It's Birminghams only Pride History Tour.

Step back in time with us, as we’ll tell you the story of how Birmingham’s Gay Village came to be.

It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance and uncertainty.

Starting in 1969, just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality, we’ll start at the original Nightingale Club Site.

We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) through the most influential venues and moments from our cities LGBTQ+ scene.

Drawing on Pride History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK's most thriving scenes.

We’ll also spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride, before finishing our story with a look ahead to a future of increased uncertainty for the survival of the village itself.

You’ll leave not only with a sense of pride in our glorious gay village, but you’ll know what jugs, rhinos and foxes have got to do with it all!

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    18 Kent Street
    Birmingham B5 6RD, UK

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    The Nightingale Club

    Look out for your guide smiling in orange!We'll meet here, and start your tour by telling you the story of Birmingham's first and still-standing gay-friendly venue.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Gay Village

    After, we'll walk or run on to various sights and landmarks within Birminghams Gay Village including Pride House, Birminghams Pride Festival location, the AIDS & HIV Memorial, Eden Bar, Jester, The Fox, Missing Bar and The Rhino.
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    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sidewalk Gay Bar

    Once a Car Showroom, Sidewalk is another important Gay Venue in our Village forming your penultimate stop before returning back to Nightingale Club where you started your tour.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-333492P2

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