National Grid Windsor Street Gasholders Site Tours

An opportunity to see up close the last three remaining gasholders in Birmingham as they are being dismantled. You will be able to learn about their history, look down into the underground tanks, marvel at the engineering and gaze up at the gasholder frames, painted in the Aston Villa Football Club colours.

Please Note:

Visitors will be required to wear a hard hat, high vis jacket and eye protection which will be supplied. Flat, lace up footwear with ankle support (such as walking boots) MUST be worn and National Grid reserve the right to refuse entry if suitable footwear is not being worn or if site rules are not complied with. Site rules will be explained on the day.

Visitors must be 16 or over.

 

Date & Time Sat 11 Sept Six sessions are available on the day. 9am & 10am & 11am & 1pm & 2pm & 3pm Location Windsor Street Gas Works Windsor Street, Nechells, B7 4DW Cost Free Booking Booking required. Places are limited to 90 people in groups of 15 in six sessions across the day, visits starting at 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Book here Please state your party size and preferred start time. Bookings are first come first served and will be confirmed by email. Access This is a working site with uneven ground so unfortunately this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues. There is no parking on site but there is space on surrounding roads. Website