๐ฌ๐ง Birmingham Weekend: A Peaky Blinders-Inspired Adventure.โจ
For fans of the iconic series, Birmingham transforms into the ultimate immersive experience where gangster glam meets modern city vibes. ๐ธ Day 1: Lights, Camera, Action! โข Canalside by Day Walk in Tommy Shelby's footsteps along these historic waterways: Sunlight dancing on the same routes used for smuggling scenes โ๏ธ Authentic Black Country locksmith shops still operating today ๐ That perfect tunnel shot near The Flapper pub ๐ฉ โข Canalside by Night (Caution!) When gas lamps create cinematic atmosphere: โ Brasseries buzzing like 1920s gambling dens ๐ฒ โ Less romantic reality: Rowdy drunks and catcalls (travel in groups!) ๐จ โ Pro tip: Shoot at blue hour (5-6PM) for drama without danger ๐ท ๐๏ธ Retail Therapy โข Bullring & Selfridges Primark's 4-floor fashion circus ๐ช Selfridges' bubble-wrap facade (look up!) and luxury brands ๐ Hidden gem: Hotel Chocolat's boozy truffles on ground floor ๐ซ โข Cow Vintage Step into a Shelby wardrobe: 1920s-style newsboy caps aplenty ๐งข Leather trench coats that whisper "By order of..." ๐งฅ Vinyl section with authentic jazz records ๐ท ๐ฝ๏ธ Day 2: Dining Like The Shelbys โ Three Church Road Book ahead for: Tiered cake stands worthy of Polly's parlour ๐ Earl Grey-infused scones with clotted cream ๐ Gold-leaf tea cups that beg for Instagram ๐ธ ๐ San Carlo The Italian the Shelbys would approve: โ Lobster thermidor with theatrical cheese draping ๐ง โ Negroni cocktails in smoky glasses ๐ฅ โ Service with snarl (must be method acting...) Missed But Noted: Yorks Cafe's industrial-chic interior (next time!) โ๏ธ Twist Cafe's elusive taiyaki ice cream (machine eternally "broken") ๐ ๐จ Strategic Base All locations within 15 mins of New Street Station: โ Great Western Arcade hotels for vintage charm. โ Rotunda apartments for skyline views. โ Jewellery Quarter B&Bs for authentic atmosphere. #UnitedKingdom #Birmingham#Travel#PeakyPilgrimage #BrumAfterDark #VintageHunting #GangsterGlam