A Peaky Blinders tour of Birmingham works best as a day built around three places. Small Heath gives you the real history, Digbeth the film-set streets, and the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley the actual filming locations. A private chauffeur links them without parking or buses, and you set the pace. The museum now runs official filming-location tours, so plan your day around them.
Expect a realistic route and an honest account of what’s genuine and what was filmed elsewhere. The practical details on timings, tickets and chauffeur hire follow.
Peaky Blinders tour Birmingham: the day at a glance
| Stop | What it is | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|
| Small Heath | The real gang’s home district; the real Garrison Lane | About 30 minutes |
| Digbeth | Victorian streets, the Custard Factory, the Old Crown | 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Gas Street Basin | Canals used for film shots in the city centre | About 30 to 45 minutes |
| Black Country Living Museum | Official filming location in Dudley | 3 to 4 hours |
Timings are our estimates, and your own pace will change them. A full day usually needs six to eight hours.
What’s real and what was filmed elsewhere
The real Peaky Blinders
A real Birmingham street gang called the Peaky Blinders was based in Small Heath. Its earliest known press report appeared in the Birmingham Mail on 24 March 1890, according to its Wikipedia entry. Historian Carl Chinn points out that the series timeline is wrong, because the gang had faded by the early 20th century.
Where the series was filmed
The series is set in Birmingham, but much of it was filmed elsewhere. VisitBritain notes that much of the series was filmed outside Birmingham. Locations included Liverpool, Manchester and Yorkshire, as well as the Black Country Living Museum. That’s why Dudley matters more to fans than Small Heath does.
The 2026 film
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man reached UK cinemas on 6 March 2026 and Netflix on 20 March. Its production was based at Digbeth Loc Studios in Birmingham. According to the Express & Star, it also filmed on the canals off Gas Street and at Dudley locations.
Small Heath: the real history
Garrison Lane
The Garrison pub in the series draws on a real tavern at 110 Garrison Lane, Small Heath. Local stories say the real gang drank there, but historians say there’s no hard evidence. The pub’s interiors in the show were built on a soundstage, not filmed at the real building.
What you’ll actually see
Don’t expect a tourist attraction. Reports say the real pub closed and was derelict for years, and one report says the building is now a kitchen showroom. Treat Small Heath as a short, atmospheric stop that explains the story. Your chauffeur can pull over safely, you step out for a photograph, and you’re on your way.
Digbeth: the film-set streets
Why it looks the part
Digbeth’s Victorian brick warehouses and canal-side streets suit the series well, and the district is where The Immortal Man was based. Visit Birmingham’s Peaky Blinders trail suggests Digbeth for its atmosphere. It says some film location work took place along the Fazeley Street corridor.
Where to stop
The Custard Factory is the creative heart of the area, with independent shops and studios. Alfred Works, a food hall inside it, has 15 independent kitchens, according to Visit Birmingham, which makes it a handy lunch stop. The Old Crown on Digbeth High Street is also on Visit Birmingham’s trail.
Digbeth Loc Studios
The studio itself is a working film base. We haven’t found any public visitor access, so admire the area from the street. Check for any announced tours before you go.
Gas Street Basin and the canals
Birmingham’s city-centre canals feature in the story, and The Immortal Man filmed on the canals off Gas Street. Gas Street Basin is an easy, photogenic stop between Digbeth and the Black Country. It’s a short walk from the car, and it suits a half-hour pause.
The Black Country Living Museum
Why fans head to Dudley
On Tipton Road in Dudley (DY1 4SQ), the Black Country Living Museum is the best-known Peaky Blinders location open to visitors. Museum staff quoted in the press say it featured in all six series since filming began in 2013. In The Immortal Man, it doubled for Charlie Strong’s yard, according to Filming in England.
Official filming-location tours
The museum’s own filming-location tours page says a costumed guide leads you around screen-used sets. Your ticket includes photo opportunities in Charlie’s Yard, a filming-location map and full-day museum admission. These are the details the museum gives:
- Tours last 75 to 90 minutes, at 11.30am and 1.30pm.
- They run on selected Wednesdays and Saturdays, and you must book in advance.
- The museum recommends them for ages 16 and over.
- Groups are limited to around 20 to 30 guests, and no cast appearances are included.
- You’ll walk through outdoor areas and cobbled streets, so wear comfortable footwear.
The Express & Star reported a ticket price of £40 at launch, including entry. Prices and dates can change, so check availability on the museum’s page before you plan around a date.
Peaky Blinders Nights
The museum also holds evening Peaky Blinders Nights, for ages 16 and over. Its page lists 14 November 2026, from 7pm to 10.30pm, with limited tickets, and 13 March 2027, which is on sale now. Adult tickets are listed at £20.95. For an evening event, a chauffeur means you needn’t worry about driving home afterwards.
A sample eight-hour timetable
This timetable is an illustration for a Saturday with the 11.30am tour. It isn’t a fixed NET package, and traffic will change the timings.
- 9.30am: Pickup from your hotel, home or station.
- 10am: Small Heath and Garrison Lane, about 30 minutes.
- 10.45am: Arrive at the Black Country Living Museum.
- 11.30am: Official filming-location tour, 75 to 90 minutes.
- 1pm: Lunch and exploring the museum.
- 2.45pm: Drive back to the city.
- 3.30pm: Digbeth, the Custard Factory and Old Crown, about 90 minutes.
- 5.15pm: Gas Street Basin and the canals.
- About 6pm: Drop-off.
Build in extra time between stops, because Birmingham traffic varies by day.
Shorter options
A half-day Digbeth and canals route
If you don’t want a full day, a half-day covers the city stops. Our tour page describes half-day tours as typically three to four hours. Digbeth, Gas Street Basin and a quick look at Small Heath fit that window comfortably.
A museum-only trip
If the museum is your priority, book a chauffeur just for that trip. The museum alone can fill a morning or afternoon, and your driver can wait or return at an agreed time. Tell us when you book, so we can plan the pickup around your tour.
Planning your route with a chauffeur
Which order works best
If you want the official tour, build the day around its start time. On a Wednesday or Saturday, head to Dudley first and arrive in good time for the 11.30am tour. Then spend the afternoon in Digbeth and finish by the canals. On other days, start in the city and reach the museum after lunch.
How long to allow
Our Birmingham chauffeur tour page describes a full-day tour as about six to eight hours. For this route, that’s realistic. The museum alone can take three to four hours, particularly with a guided tour.
Booking the day
If you’d like a fixed price for your journey, you can get a quote online for a full-day Peaky Blinders route. Tell us your pickup, your group size and which stops you want, and we’ll plan the order around opening times.
How a chauffeur-driven day works
Hourly or full-day hire
Our hourly and full-day chauffeur services page says most bookings run on a three or four hour minimum. It lists typical rates of around £65 to £90 per hour, depending on vehicle class. For a day like this, the car and driver stay with you all day.
What we do and don’t provide
Your chauffeur provides the car, the driving and local route knowledge. Museum tickets are booked separately with the museum, and a chauffeur day is a private drive, not a guided commentary tour. If you want expert commentary, book a licensed guided tour separately, and we’ll fit the transport around it.
Group size and vehicle
The Mercedes E-Class suits one or two people, and the Mercedes V-Class takes up to seven. Both have Wi-Fi, charging points and climate control, according to our hourly page. A family or a group of friends can share one vehicle.
Who this day suits
A chauffeur-driven day suits several kinds of visitor. Overseas fans can see the main locations in one go, without learning the local roads. Small groups of friends can share one vehicle, and the V-Class holds up to seven.
Families with teenagers can join the tour, but the museum recommends it for ages 16 and over, and the evening nights are for ages 16 and over only. Companies can also use the day for client hospitality. Our corporate chauffeur account offers a dedicated account manager, fixed rates and consolidated monthly invoicing.
Booking order: what to arrange first
The official tours run on set days, so choose your date first. Book the museum tour or night, then confirm your chauffeur around its start time. Reserve lunch last, because that’s the easiest part to move.
Tickets are separate from the chauffeur booking. The museum says the tour ticket includes full-day admission, so you won’t need a second ticket. Because groups are small, book early. Keep your confirmation on your phone, and your driver can wait while you check in at the entrance.
Visiting Garrison Lane respectfully
Garrison Lane is an ordinary working street, not a visitor attraction. Keep your visit short, stay on the pavement and be considerate of residents and businesses. Photograph the buildings, not people’s property or homes.
Your chauffeur will stop somewhere safe and legal. If traffic is heavy, you can take a photograph from the car and move on. That’s often the simplest way to see a street with no facilities.
Weather and the time of year
The museum is outdoors, so weather affects the day. In autumn and winter, opening hours and available attractions can change, and some areas may close. Check the museum’s current opening times before you set the date. Dress for the weather, and bring a coat that can handle drizzle, because you’ll walk between buildings.
Your chauffeur stays with the car, which helps on a wet day. You can warm up between stops and keep bags and coats in the vehicle.
Practical tips for the day
- Book the museum tour or night first, because dates and group sizes are limited.
- Check the museum’s opening times for the day you’re visiting, because they change by season.
- Wear comfortable shoes, because the museum is outdoors with cobbled surfaces.
- Tell us about any mobility needs when you book, so we can plan stops and access.
- Allow time for lunch in Digbeth rather than rushing.
- Remember that the tours are recommended for ages 16 and over, and the Nights are 16+ only.
Arriving from overseas
Many fans fly in for the day. Our Birmingham Airport transfers page covers pickups from the airport. With meet and greet at Birmingham Airport, your driver waits in arrivals. Overseas visitors may need a UK ETA, which our guide to UK ETA rules explains.
More to see in Birmingham
If you’ve time for more, our guide to the best things to do in Birmingham covers other attractions. Our Birmingham city guide adds history and food, and our day trips from Birmingham guide looks further afield.
Pickups across Birmingham and the Midlands
We collect from homes, hotels and offices across the region. That includes pickups from Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Stourbridge.
Book your Peaky Blinders day in Birmingham
National Executive Transfers provides fixed-price chauffeur days from Birmingham and the Midlands, using Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class and V-Class vehicles. Tell us your pickup, group size and the stops you’d like on your Peaky Blinders tour in Birmingham. We’ll confirm a fixed price and plan the route around your tickets. Get a quote and book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley is the best-known filming location. Much of the series was filmed elsewhere, including Liverpool, Manchester and Yorkshire.
The Black Country Living Museum runs official filming-location tours, led by a costumed guide. Check its website for current days, times and prices.
The real building is at 110 Garrison Lane, but reports say it’s no longer a working pub. It’s a short exterior stop, not an attraction.
A full day usually takes six to eight hours, including a few hours at the Black Country Living Museum.
Yes. Digbeth’s Victorian streets suit the series, and it’s where The Immortal Man was based. Digbeth Loc Studios is a working studio, so enjoy the area from the street.
No. The museum says no cast appearances are included. A costumed guide leads the tour and shares filming stories.
Not in the sense of a guided tour. A chauffeur day is a private drive with local route knowledge. For expert commentary, book a licensed guided tour separately.
