Peaky Blinders

The hit TV series Peaky Blinders has placed Birmingham and the West Midlands firmly in the national and international spotlight. But long before the BBC drama series aired, the region was already celebrating its unique and colourful past.

Who are The Peaky Blinders?

The Peaky Blinders were an urban street gang based in Birmingham and the West Midlands, operating from the end of the 19th century up until the start of the First World War. Recognised for their signature outfits of tailored jackets and peaked flat caps, the gang built themselves from social power robbery, violence, political influence and gambling to become one of the most influential gangs of that era (pretty clever eh?). So influential in fact, that writer & director Steven Knight and the BBC decided that they needed their own series.

What can you expect when visiting Birmingham and the West Midlands? Unfortunately, we can’t promise Thomas Shelby himself, however we do have some amazing Peaky Blinders inspired experiences to get your teeth into… Immerse yourself in the raw and gritty atmosphere that breathes life into the show, whether by visiting the authentic Peaky Blinders set at the Black Country Living Museum or embarking on a thrilling Peaky Blinders tour.

Explore the very locations that served as the backdrop for some of the series' most iconic scenes!

Mar 10

Blogs 8 days ago

Birmingham & the West Midlands IN Order of The Peaky Blinders

9 minute read

Step into the world of Peaky Blinders and follow the rise of the Shelby family across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This three-day itinerary traces the story from the backstreets of Small Heath to grand estates and political power, visiting the real places that inspired the series along the way.

Feb 25

Local Knowledge 21 days ago

Birmingham - Where Peaky Blinders Was Really Born

8 minute read

The Peaky Blinders series was inspired by real events. The flat caps were real. The gambling dens, the swagger - all of it, completely real. And Birmingham has the history to prove it. Small Heath. Digbeth. The canals. Long before Steven Knight put pen to paper, these streets shaped history's…

Mar 02

Itineraries 16 days ago

On the Peaky Blinders Trail: A Day in Birmingham & the Black Country

9 minute read

One day. One family. One city that shaped a legend. While Stratford-upon-Avon gave us the world of Shakespeare, Birmingham gave it industry, and the Peaky Blinders rose from that world. Birmingham and the Black Country aren't just a backdrop to the Peaky Blinders story, they're woven right…

Escape Live, Peaky Blinders Adventure

Want something different to do with your friends or family? Escape Live, Peaky Blinders is a fantastic way of creating some lasting memories and getting the adrenaline pumping. You will have just 60 minutes to work together to crack a baffling selection of codes, puzzles and brainteasers. An ideal activity for a stag weekend or hen do or just for some thrilling fun! Here you will have to uncover anything that incriminates the Shelby family and destroy it before Campbell's men arrive. Can you outsmart the challenges and escape, proving yourself a true Peaky Blinder?