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BUS TOURS 2012BIG BRUM OPEN TOP BUZ SIGHTSEEING TOUR Chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles to the best in the world for science, medicine, education, culture, sport and art – Birmingham has it all. A live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the Brummagem tour takes you to the commercial heart of the city and includes the major buildings of architectural interest. Following the road to the unique Jewellery Quarter which really emphasises why Birmingham was known as the city of a thousand trades in Victorian times we then travel along Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys. Picking up the highway to Edgbaston – home to the manufacturers of the city and the international cricket ground we link up with the Tolkien trail and the world famous Cardinal Newman Oratory. Entering the city from the Eastside extravaganza we get the full panoramic view of St Martin’s Parish Church and the new state of the art Bullring shopping complex with the iconic building of Selfridges. Dates: The Big Brum Open Top Buz as a hop on hop off tour by request will be running ONLY every Saturday and Sunday from 28th April to 30th September 2012 except for the first Sunday of the month (May to October) when we will be operating as the MUSEUM HERITAGE BUS – check the route map for bus stops – ticket valid for the day.The Big Brum Open Top bus will be taking part in the `Walk for Harry' on Sunday 13th May and on Saturday 2nd June it will be part of the PRIDE celebrations. Normal tours will be in operation with an alternative double decker. Tour times: 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30 Meeting point: corner of Colmore Row and Waterloo Street, Victoria Square, next to the Council House. Tickets cost: £12 adult; £10 concessions, £8 students, £5 children (5 to 15 years), £20 family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children), £8 special Brummie ticket (proof of address or accent will be required!) To download the 2012 flyer click here Tickets for the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing tour can be purchased on the bus or booked in advance in person at the Birmingham Central Library Reception. To book online click here or ring the Oxboffice booking line on 0845 6801926. This tour is available on a private basis at any time throughout the year. BIG BRUM BRUM OPEN TOP BUZ LAUNCH DAY SATURDAY 21ST APRIL ST GEORGES DAY The Big Brum Open Top Buz will be launched for the 4th year running on Saturday 21st April as part of the St Georges Day Festival. FREE half hour taster tours will be available on a first come first served basis at 1 and 2pm - come along and enjoy the fun. BIRMINGHAM TOURS MUSEUM HERITAGE BUSEnjoy a ride on the BIG BRUM OPEN TOP BUZ and discover Birmingham's unique community museums on the first Sunday of the month from May to October 2012.Tolkien and Tudors - 6th May, 1st July and 2nd September - visit Sarehole Mill and Blakesley Hall Victoria Square 11.30, 13.15, 14.30, 15.45 - LAST BUS IS A DROP OFF ONLY BUS Sarehole Mill 11.50, 13.35, 14.50, 16.10 Blakesley Hall 12.10, 13.55, 15.10, 16.30 - LAST BUS BACK TO EDMUND STREET Manufactories and Mansions - 3rd June, 5th August, 7th October - visit Aston Hall, Soho House, the Pen Room Victoria Square 11.30, 13.15, 14.30, 15.45 - LAST BUS IS A DROP OFF ONLY BUS Aston Hall 11.45, 13.30, 14.45, 16.00 Soho House 12.05, 13.50, 15.10, 16.20 Pen Room 12.15, 14.00, 15.20, 16.30 - LAST BUS BACK TO EDMUND STREET Tickets cost £3.00 for adults and are FREE for children - have your change ready! No pre-booking available, first come first served. Timings may vary due to unavoidable circumstances with an estimate of 20 minutes between pick up stops. Community Museums will be FREE OF CHARGE on these dates. BIRMINGHAM TOURS THEMED BUS TOURS THEMED BUS TOURS ON THE BIG BRUM OPEN TOP BUZ, COVERED DOUBLE DECKER, HIRED OR YOUR OWN COACH BY ARRANGEMENT AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR: Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing Tour, Birmingham Tours Tolkien Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Music Rocks Bus Tour - rhythms of the city, Birmingham Tours Balti & food Bonanza Bus tour, Birmingham Tours Brewery Bus tour, Birmingham Tours Industrial Revolution Bus Tour - genius Matthew Boulton & the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham Tours Factory Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Christmas Lights Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Ghost Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Black Country Ghost Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Tennis Bus Tour - a tennis twist in the tale! Birmingham Tour Broadcasts Bus Tour - your favourite shows including the Archers, Brum, Hustle, Survivors and Doctors, Birmingham Tours Cardinal Newman Celebration Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Hidden Gems of the City Bus tour, Birmingham Tours Celebration Olympic 2012 Sport Special Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Pugin Extravaganza Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Educational School Bus Tour, Birmingham Tours Diamond Jubilee Bus Tour. Contact Birmingham Tours on 0121 427 2555, 078051 15998 www.birmingham-tours.co.uk. Minimum numbers or minimum charge applies. Tours tailored to your organisation or school group requirements - contact Birmingham Tours on 0121 427 2555, 078051 15998, email enquiries@birmingham-tours.co.uk. Tickets for any fixed date themed bus tours must be booked in advance through Birmingham Tours on 0121 427 2555/078051 15998, email enquiries@birmingham-tours.co.uk Link any of the tours which can be booked at any time throughout the year, with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. Birmingham the UK's second city is second to none in terms of the very best cultural experience. BIRMINGHAM TOURS TOLKIEN BUS TOUR The Birmingham Tours Tolkien Bus Tour begins at Sarehole Mill which is said to have been the model for 'The Shire' the home of the hobbits and nearby is Moseley Bog which is recalled in Tolkien's description of the 'Old Forest' last of the primeval wild woods where 'Tom Bombadil' lived. The route will take us past his home in Moseley where he could take a tram to King Edward's School in the centre of the city and progresses to St Anne's Church where the family worshipped when Tolkien's mother became a Catholic. The trail continues on to the Oratory - the foremost Catholic Church in Birmingham home to Cardinal Newman and passes a number of houses in the Ladywood area where Tolkien lived - the one in Highfield Road being identified by a blue plaque. Living in this area it is possible to see that the Two Towers - Perrotts Folly and the Edgbaston Waterworks Tower would be the basis of the `Two Towers of Gondor' - Minas Morgul and Minas Tirith. Your guide will bring alive the background which led to the creation of these original fantasy novels.Dates: to be agreed Time: 11.00am Meeting Point: Sarehole Mill, Colebank Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 OBG Cost:£10.00 per person. Tickets must be booked in advance through Birmingham Tours on 0121 427 2555/078051 15998 or email enquiries@birmingham-tours.co.uk. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum numbers are not reached. Tickets will be on sale until up to 5 days before the actual tour. This tour is available on a private basis at any time throughout the year - link it with a visit to Sarehole Mill and the Birmingham Oratory. BIRMINGHAM TOURS DIAMOND JUBILEE BUS TOUR So, this is the year - 2012 - not only is it the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 11 but it is the year the UK is hosting the Olympics - this is a year to remember! The tour is a live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the exclusive Jubilee Brummagem tour explores ROYAL connections with the city of Birmingham from Henry 11, Charles 1, Queen Victoria to our current Queen Elizabeth. Following the road to the unique Jewellery Quarter which really emphasises why Birmingham was known as the city of a thousand trades in Victorian times we then travel along Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys. Picking up the highway to Edgbaston – home to the manufacturers of the city and the international cricket ground we link up with the Tolkien trail and the world famous Cardinal Newman Oratory. Finally, entering the city through the Eastside extravaganza we get the full panoramic view of St Martin’s Parish Church and the new state of the art Bullring shopping complex with the iconic building of Selfridges. For further information follow the link. BIRMINGHAM TOURS SCHOOLS EDUCATION BUS TOUR Chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles to the best in the world for science, medicine, education and art – Birmingham has it all. A live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the Brummagem tour takes you to the commercial heart of the city and includes the major buildings of architectural interest. Following the road to the unique Jewellery Quarter which really emphasises why Birmingham was known as the city of a thousand trades in Victorian times we then travel along Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys. Picking up the highway to Edgbaston – home to the manufacturers of the city and the international cricket ground we link up with the Tolkien trail and the world famous Cardinal Newman Oratory. Entering the city from the East side we get the full panoramic view of St Martin’s Parish Church and the new state of the art Bullring shopping complex with the iconic building of Selfridges. This tour can be tailored to your school year and subject requirements. Developing the theme Be Proud to be a Brummie we can take a general look at the city including the major buildings of interest pitched at the right level for the age group concerned. Just riding on the Big Brum Open Top Buz is an exciting experience in its own right. We can explore the social and industrial history of the city and its geography comparing it with other regions of the country and our most recent theme has been studying the city as a tourist destination. For further information click here. BIRMINGHAM TOURS MUSIC ROCKS BUS TOUR - OZZY AND BLACK SABBATH ROOTSFollowing in the early footsteps of some of this country’s greatest bands from the 1960’s and 1970’s to discover the roots of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues, the Move and many more. Journey back in time and relive the past when music rocked. Check out where Ozzy worked and lived – what would he think about Brum today! This tour can form the basis to celebrate the musical heritage of Birmingham in all its glory! It is available on a private basis at any time throughout the year. Link it with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. Birmingham the UK's second city is second to none in terms of the very best cultural experience. For further information click here. BIRMINGHAM TOURS CARDINAL NEWMAN CELEBRATION TOUR Newman's beatification was officially proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI on 19th September 2010 during his visit to the United Kingdom. Highlighting the wonderful architecture and history of the city we celebrate the life of Cardinal Newman in Birmingham. Following the road to the north side of the city a picture is painted of life for John Henry Newman when he lived in Oscott and Maryvale. Passing the catholic cathedral of St Chad's we enter the unique Jewellery Quarter which really emphasises why Birmingham was known as the city of a thousand trades in Victorian times. Picking up Broad Street - the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys we then take the highway to Edgbaston to discover the Tolkien trail and the world famouse Cardinal Newman Oratory. Finally entering the city from the east side passing St Ann's Alcester Street we get the full panoramic view of St Martin's Parish Church. BIRMINGHAM TOURS HIDDEN GEMS OF THE CITY TOUR In 2012 as part of our secret tours collection we invite you to experience `Hidden Gems of the City'. Start the day with a themed guided tour linking highlights of the city with the life of Cardinal Newman or August Welby Northmore Pugin on your own coach, covered double decker or Big Brum Open Top Buz. Arriving at St Mary's Convent - home to the Sisters of Mercy in time for refreshments we then have a guided tour of this little known Pugin masterpiece - an oasis in the heart of the city. A simple lunch in the refectory is included in the price. In the afternoon we continue to the Oratory - a celebration to Cardinal Newman for a guided tour of the highlights of this superb Baroque style building. For further information follow the link. BIRMINGHAM TOURS INDUSTRY BUS TOUR - GENIUS! MATTHEW BOULTON & THE BIRTH OF MODERN BIRMINGHAM Chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles Join Martin Ellis – formerly Principal Curator of the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on a celebration of the explosive and chaotic development of Birmingham which made it the foremost industrial city in the world. Matthew Boulton – selling what all the world desires. A tour which explores the industrial heritage of the city - from the home of Matthew Boulton Soho House to the unique Jewellery Quarter which really emphasises why Birmingham was known as the city of a thousand trades in Victorian times. BIRMINGHAM TOURS EXPLORATION ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY BUS TOUR This tour can be used to explore not only Birmingham's fascinating industrial past but also the industrial development and economy of the city today. Link this event with a factory tour at J. Hudson & Co (Whistles) Ltd creators of the Titanic Whistle or other manufacturers in the city. BIRMINGHAM TOURS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BUS TOUR Date: Friday 7th December 2012 at 7pm BIRMINGHAM TOURS BIRMINGHAM GHOST BUS TOUR Dates: Sunday 28th October 2012 at 6pm Meeting point: Victoria Square. The tour lasts approximately one and a half hours finishing at the Old Crown Inn, Digbeth – if you would like to join in a Halloween Special meal contact the Old Crown Inn on 0121 248 1368. Tickets cost: £10 per person.Tickets must be booked in advance through Birmingham Tours on 0121 427 2555/078051 15998 or email enquiries@birmingham-tours.co.uk. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum numbers are not reached. Tickets will be on sale until up to 5 days before the actual tour. This tour is bookable on a private basis all the year round For further information follow the link BIRMINGHAM TOURS BLACK COUNTRY GHOST BUS TOUR Join us on the Big Brum Open Top Buz with the Black Country's famous top medium, ghost hunter and the Express & Star's very own psychic agony uncle, Philip Solomon. We can promise tales of plague, public execution, hauntings and murder most foul along the way – prepare to be entertained and spooked by ghostly stories from Willenhall to Bilston to Tipton and Dudley and more. Where is the moving statue? the Laughing Cavalier and the Little Alley Wench - the only way to find out is come and join us! This tour is available on a private basis at any time throughout the year. Link it with a glass of real ale on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants within the region and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. Check out Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory and the Black Country Museum. BIRMINGHAM TOURS BREWERY BUS TOUR Chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles to the best in the world for beer, science, medicine, education, culture, art and sport – Birmingham has it all. An innovative imaginative tour highlighting Birmingham's`liquid' achievements. A live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the Brummagem tour includes not only the sights on the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing tour but spotlights our liquid heritage. Travelling along Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys and picking up the highway to Edgbaston – home to the manufacturers of the city and the international cricket ground we link up with the Tolkien trail and the world famous Cardinal Newman Oratory. Entering the city through the Eastside extravaganza we get the full panoramic view of St Martin’s Parish Church and the new state of the art Bullring shopping complex with the iconic building of Selfridges. Link this tour with a can of real ale on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue after visiting the Two Towers Brewery. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city. For further information follow the link BIRMINGHAM TOURS BROADCASTS BUS TOUR – your favourite shows including the Archers, Brum, Hustle, Survivors and Doctors & many more. A live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the Birmingham Broadcasts tour takes you to the commercial heart of the city where Colmore Row featured in Hustle – was it filmed at 4 in the morning! Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys can boast not only that the TV series Survivors featured Baskerville House and the former ITV Central studios standing in for a fictional hospital but that the Archers was first recorded in 1951 from a BBC recording studio in the Hyatt Hotel. Even Cliff Richard’s film in 1973 `Take me Higher’ highlighted Alpha Tower. Many Birmingham streets and landmarks can be seen in the Brum children’s TV series including Aston University and travelling past the former BBC site at Pebble Mill we are reminded that the BBC Drama Village in Selly Oak produced Dalziel and Pascoe, Doctors and The Afternoon Play. Link this tour with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus, visit BBC Birmingham Tours and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. BIRMINGHAM TOURS TENNIS BUS TOUR - WITH A TWIST IN THE TALE! To celebrate the creation of lawn tennis in Birmingham and in honour of the exhibition curated by Ann Sumner `Court on Canvas' at the Barber Institute in 2011, we have produced a racket biting tour with a twist in the tale! Discover Edgbaston & Archery Lawn Tennis Society the oldest tennis club in the world and home of Major Harry Gem and Augustus Perera whose carefully cultivated grass lawns sang to the sounds of 30 all. Where is the gravestone of Harry Gem? Find out where the Tennis Girl poster which became a worldwide phenomen for Athena in 1980 was photographed and honour the tennis stars of our city. Link this tour with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. To make your tour complete visit the Barber Institute and Winterbourne Gardens. For further information click here. BIRMINGHAM TOURS OLYMPIC SPORT BUS TOUR NEW FOR 2012 - OLYMPIC YEAR Chocolate, custard, cars, whistles and bangles to the best in the world for science, medicine, education, culture, art and sport – Birmingham has it all. To celebrate Olympic Year 2012 we have created an innovative imaginative tour highlighting Birmingham's sporting venues and achievements. A live guided exciting adventure through the UK’s second city – the Brummagem tour includes not only the sights on the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing tour but spotlights our world famous football clubs, international cricket, athletics and tennis club - home to the Aegon Classic. Travelling along Broad Street – the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys and picking up the highway to Edgbaston – home to the manufacturers of the city and the international cricket ground we link up with the Tolkien trail and the world famous Cardinal Newman Oratory. Entering the city from the East side we get the full panoramic view of St Martin’s Parish Church and the new state of the art Bullring shopping complex with the iconic building of Selfridges. Link this tour with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus and finish with a gorgeous fish and chip supper or curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a sporting venue. Check out Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham City Football Club, Edgbaston Priory Tennis Club. This tour can be used at any time of the year to celebrate sport in Birmingham. For further information click here BIRMINGHAM TOURS BALTI BUS TOUR Birmingham Tours as part of Birmingham's first food festival in October 2011 presented a celebration of the city's cuisine, an exciting adventure through the UK's second city. Starting in the heart of Birmingham where there are many fabulous restaurants we drove along the Golden Mile with the Golden Boys into the leafy suburb of Edgbaston. Highlighting the culinary delights of the Chinese Quarter & Moseley we ended up in the Balti Triangle - the star of our show! Try the delicious balti-licious BALTI at a restaurant in the Balti Triangle. Combined with the information from the Big Brum Open Top Buz Sightseeing we can promise a truly unforgettable night - prepare to be entertained, amused and intrigued with tales from around the city. Link this tour with a glass of Pimms or bubbly on the bus and finish with a curry at your venue. To add an extra special dimension try your quiz for the evening - the Big Brum Buz and So you think you know Birmingham Challenge Quiz. Alternatively, chose from one of the many fabulous restaurants throughout the city and link it with a visit to a museum, attraction, sporting venue, heritage site, art gallery, ballet, theatre, concert or cinema. For further information click here.
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