Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmark
Summary
Roundhouse Birmingham, a well-known historical site, has closed its city and canal tours due to rising costs. Customers who booked tours will receive refunds, and the restaurant will remain open while they reassess their activities.Key Facts
- Roundhouse Birmingham has paused all tours and activities because of financial challenges from rising costs.
- Customers with bookings will be contacted via email for refunds.
- The horseshoe-shaped building, listed as Grade II*, is located on Sheepcote Street.
- The restaurant inside the Roundhouse will stay open during its regular hours.
- Other parts of the building, such as office spaces rented to local businesses, are still operating normally.
- Roundhouse Birmingham is run by a charity created in partnership with the Canal & River Trust and the National Trust.
- The building was originally built in 1874 by architect W.H. Ward for the Public Works Department.
- The Roundhouse was restored starting in 2013 to find a new purpose for the historic site.
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