Uncover Birmingham on Screen: Film & TV Tour
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This experience is part of City Uncovered: Birmingham, taking place from 18th - 31st May 2026 – a limited-time series of unique, under-the-radar experiences designed to help you see the city differently.
What to expect:
You’ll meet your guide and set off on a 3-hour walking tour through Birmingham, uncovering the real-life locations behind some of the biggest names in film and television.
As you explore the city, you’ll discover how Birmingham has doubled as London, America, and even Abu Dhabi airport on screen—transforming familiar streets into cinematic backdrops. Along the way, you’ll visit locations featured in productions like Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Line of Duty, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Ready Player One, Silent Witness, Kingsman, and more.
Your guide—an experienced former BBC & ITV tour host—will bring each stop to life with behind-the-scenes insights, from how scenes were filmed to the tricks of visual effects and sound design. Expect interactive moments too, with quizzes and challenges to test your film and TV knowledge as you go.
The experience blends pop culture, storytelling, and city exploration—giving you a completely new perspective on Birmingham.
This experience is perfect for:
• Film and TV fans wanting a unique city experience
• Students of media, film, or production
• Curious locals looking to see Birmingham differently
• Anyone who enjoys storytelling, pop culture, and walking tours
What’s included:
• 3-hour guided walking tour of filming locations
• Behind-the-scenes insights into film and TV production
• Interactive quizzes and challenges
• Free digital tour booklet with scene timecodes
• Insider knowledge from an experienced industry guide
Good to know:
• Duration: ~3 hours
• Location: Birmingham city centre
• Difficulty: Moderate (extended walking)
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Minimum fitness level required.
Age restrictions: 12+
| Adult (Guests over 18) | £15 |
| Child (Guests under 18) | £12 |
| Student (Students must present their student ID at tour check-in.) | £14 |
| Group Ticket (For 6 people) | £75 |
How to get there
Facilities
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
COVID-19 guidelines
The tour host will test for covid -19 the morning of all tours.
If a guest tests positive for Covid-19, the guest must contact and reschedule tour for the safety of fellow tour guests.
Further info about this can be found on the website: www.thelocationist.co.uk
On the day
- Please arrive 10-5 mins before the start of your tour
- Please wear comfortable shoes/trainers for walking for 3 hours.
- Public toilets: Grand Central/New Street opposite Karen's Diner
- Parking: Grand Central car park B5 4AH (opening hours: 06:00 AM -11:30 PM)
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
The Locationist
Lee is a former BBC & ITV tour guide and event presenter of over 10 years who has appeared countless times on television as a supporting artist!
Credits include CBBC’s Deadly 60 UK Tour with Steve Backshall, Blue Peter’s Big Olympic UK Tour, BBC’s Summer of Wildlife, BBC’s Make It Digital UK tour.
Lee's TV credits include Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Queer As Folk, Eastenders, and the BBC Three drama ‘In the Flesh’. From playing a policeman to a prison guard, he can tell you firsthand what it's like filming on location with fun & entertaining anecdotes about the experience!
A must for any film & TV fan or anyone interested in the magic of filmmaking!
Lee Perkins (He/Him)
Lee is a former BBC & ITV tour guide, and live events presenter of over 10 years with numerous supporting artist background roles on television. Therefore he can tell you firsthand what is it is like filming on location, with fun and interesting anecdotes along the way.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to The Locationist .