Gods and Monsters: A Mythological Walking Tour of Birmingham

🗓 Wednesday 29 October | 🕕 17:15 PM | 📍 Meeting Point: Outside Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery🎟 Includes a free drink at The Old Joint Stock, courtesy of Colmore BID

Step into the shadows of Birmingham’s city centre this Halloween for Gods and Monsters—a walking tour that reveals the mythological figures hiding in plain sight among the city’s streets, statues, and skyline.

Led by acclaimed guide and architectural photographer Kevin Thomas, this 90-minute circular tour (approx. 1.5 miles) uncovers the divine and the monstrous in Birmingham’s built environment. From ancient gods to legendary beasts, you’ll encounter:

• Hebe Fountain, Steelhouse Lane – the goddess of youth
• Terracotta Griffins, Corporation Street – winged guardians of the city
• Poseidon and the Kraken, Union Street – the sea god and his lurking nemesis
• George and the Dragon, Newhall Street – a tale of courage and conquest
• Asclepius, Great Charles Street – serpents and the god of healing
• Apollo, Colmore Row – the radiant god of music and light

The tour concludes with a complimentary drink at the atmospheric Old Joint Stock, where you can warm up and reflect on the myths unearthed.

About Your Guide:Kevin Thomas is a Birmingham-based architectural photographer and heritage expert with over 40 years of experience. Recognised by The Times as one of the top five things to do in Birmingham, Kevin’s tours are celebrated for their wit, warmth, and eye-opening storytelling.

Practical Info:

• Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate, sturdy footwear — we’ll be walking through city streets and alleyways.
• Wrap up warm and be prepared for autumn weather. Rain or chill won’t stop the gods or the monsters!
• The tour is free to attend for Colmore BID Businesses.

Host or Publisher Colmore BID