Pride History Walking Tour
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It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance, and uncertainty.
Starting in 1969 (just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality) the tour will start at the original Nightingale Club Site (now a bush!). You'll then go on a 5km walk or running journey through the most influential venues and moments from Birmingham's LGBTQ+ scene.
Drawing on Pride History from around the world, this tour will look specifically at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK’s thriving gay villages.
You'll also take a spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride 2023 and the former site for Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.
The story finishes back at the current Nightingale Club, looking 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 also know what jugs, rhinos, and foxes have to do with it all!
Run of a Kind
Run of a Kind is the first and only running tour team in the West Midlands for walkers and runners of all abilities. They help people explore Birmingham whilst learning, socialising and having fun whilst keeping fit!
You are invited to jog, run or walk this 5km tour - go at your own pace and enjoy the experience. Your hosts will make sure no one is left behind!
Age restrictions: 0+
| Adult (12+) | £18 |
| Child (Babys in buggies come free.) | Free |
| Student (Must show student ID) | £10 |
Available dates
How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Wheelchair accessible
On the day
- START TIME. We will start at the scheduled time so please arrive a few minutes early.
- HOW TO GET THERE:
- Car: as this is Birmingham City Centre, you have to pay for most nearby parking. Kent Street and Lower Essex Street are the nearest paid parking to our starting point. The nearest Car Park is the Arcadian Car Park.
- Train: The closest Train Stations are New Street or Moor Street.
- BAG DROP Leave any belongings you don’t want to take in your hosts car and pick back up at the end.
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You'll be hosted by
Run of a Kind (Running and Walking Tours of Birmingham)
For walkers and runners of all abilities, RUN OF A KIND is the first and only running tour team in the West Midlands. They help people explore Birmingham whilst learning, socialising and having fun whilst keeping fit!
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Run of a Kind (Running and Walking Tours of Birmingham).