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Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque Walk

A c3km circular walk around the Centenary Square area looking at the Blue Plaques on display.  Discover more about the people, places and events being commemorated by the iconic Blue Plaques and delve into their contribution to the development of the city of Birmingham. From a pioneering female reporter to a legendary nightclub, a politician to a surgical champion, reimagine this area through the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

We will meet under the canopy of the Library of Birmingham (Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND) by the bicycle racks.  We will be walking outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.

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This is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces. We will be walking through busy areas and visitors should be aware of their own safety and welfare at all times. The tour group size will be restricted as the guide will not be using voice amplification.

How to get there:
Easily accessible by NXWM bus and tram

Organised by Birmingham Civic Society

DATE & TIME

Tue 15 Sept | 11am-1pm
Sat 19 Sept | 1pm-3pm

LOCATION

Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND

COST

£8

BOOKING

Booking required

ACCESS

This event is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces

Have a question?

Email our co-ordinator:
Irene.deboo@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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Your heritage, your stories,
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Birmingham Heritage Week is organised by Birmingham Museums Trust.

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Design ManMade

Your Heritage:
Your Stories: Your City
11—20 Sept 2026