About BBC Birmingham Visitor Centre
Step behind the scenes at this interactive broadcasting hub where families can explore TV treasures, watch live radio shows and even have a go at reading the news themselves.
What's nearby
- Everyman Birmingham Mailbox next door
- Tesco Express next door
- Harvey Nichols next door
- BBC Birmingham next door
- AC Hotel Birmingham next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We were walking through the Mailbox and noticed this, so popped in. It piqued our curiosity from the outside but it's nothing majorly special, just like a very small museum of BBC TV artefacts. As a fan of Peaky Blinders, I found items relating to that show interesting. The man on the front desk was very welcoming and friendly, he said it used to be a lot better before covid and there were more things to do in here. We wandered around it for 5-10 minutes before leaving.
· via Google
Nice little visit not much to really do I was expecting a big open tour but it's not very big. I liked seeing what it looks like when they present on the radio. Worth it for Dr Who and archer fans alot to see did them. You can also take the chance to record yourself presenting BBC weather reading a teleprompter which was interesting to see. Worth popping in if you have nothing to do.
· via Google
Short trip to check what's around for free. I didn't get a tour (none available, I think pre-booking is required) but what's there for free is worth it. A demo of a VR experience was available, smooth, high framerate and fun. Worth the visit
· via Google
We decided to pop in and have a little look around. I've never seen so much keek in all my puff. Not sure what the point was to be honest. Maybe if your a die hard fan of Dr Who it maybe worth your while.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Mailbox, 102-108 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RF Get directions
- Category
- Boat Tours & Cruises
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (295 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Destination
- Birmingham