Peaky Blinders Filming Locations: Guide and Itinerary

Razor-sharp caps, smoky pubs, and red-brick canals: the Peaky Blinders series made Birmingham and the north of England a cult destination. Yet, most of the scenes weren't filmed in Small Heath. Visiting the Peaky Blinders filming locations, This trip involves traveling between Birmingham, the Black Country, Liverpool, and Cheshire. Based in the UK since 2012, we organize these tailor-made trips. Here are the places to see and our suggested itinerary.

In short: The main filming locations for Peaky Blinders are the Black Country Living Museum, near Birmingham, which recreates the streets of Small Heath, the Liverpool docks, and Arley Hall in Cheshire, which stands in for Tommy Shelby's mansion. In Birmingham, you can also discover the real history of the gang in Digbeth and at the Back to Backs. Allow 3 to 5 days to see everything.

Peaky Blinders: the true story behind the series

The Peaky Blinders were a real gang. This street gang terrorized Birmingham in the late 19th century, particularly in the Small Heath district. However, Steven Knight's series, by a Birmingham native himself, transposes their story to the 1920s and invents the Shelby family. Thus, the journey blends filming locations with the real history of the industrial city.

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Peaky Blinders filming locations to see

The Black Country Living Museum

In Dudley, about twenty minutes from Birmingham, this open-air museum recreates an early 20th-century industrial town, complete with streets, shops, a pub, and canals. It's the most iconic filming location: several scenes from Small Heath and Charlie Strong's shipyard were filmed here. More information at the official website of the museum. In addition, you can eat fish and chips cooked in the old-fashioned way and drink a pint in a period pub.

Liverpool and its docks

With its brick warehouses and cobbled streets, Liverpool served as the backdrop for many street scenes in the series, particularly around the old docks like Stanley Dock. The city is also worth visiting for the Royal Albert Dock, its Beatles heritage, and its museums. Read our guide What to do in Liverpool.

Arley Hall, Tommy Shelby's mansion

In Cheshire, this estate and its gardens served as the setting for Arrow House, the grand property purchased by Tommy Shelby. The estate is open to the public, with its gardens considered among the most beautiful in England.

Other cities in the north of England

Finally, other scenes were filmed in the north of England, for example in Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford, some of whose Victorian streets lend themselves perfectly to the atmosphere of the 1920s. To combine these locations, read our guide to northern England.

Birmingham, following in the footsteps of the real Peaky Blinders

Even though few scenes were filmed there, Birmingham remains essential to understanding the series. Here are a few key points:

• Digbeth, former industrial area with brick warehouses, now full of street art and bars; ;
• THE Birmingham Back to Backs, 19th century workers' houses restored by the National Trust, which show the lives of families of the time; ;
• THE channels from the city, more numerous than in Venice, very present in the world of the series; ;
• of the guided tours based on the Peaky Blinders theme, which tells the true story of the gang.

Are you coming in winter? Take the opportunity to discover the Birmingham Christmas market.

Our 4-day itinerary to the Peaky Blinders filming locations

• Day 1: Birmingham, Digbeth, the canals and the Back to Backs.
• Day 2: the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.
• Day 3: route towards Cheshire and Arley Hall, then Liverpool.
• Day 4: Liverpool, its docks and its museums.

For a turnkey trip, discover our tour on the trail of Birmingham gangsters. Do you enjoy filming? Also read our guides on... Game of Thrones filming locations and Harry Potter in London.

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Frequently asked questions about the filming locations of Peaky Blinders

Was Peaky Blinders filmed in Birmingham?

Very little. The story takes place in Birmingham, but most of the scenes were filmed elsewhere, mainly at the Black Country Living Museum, in Liverpool and in the north of England.

How do I get from London to Birmingham?

The train connects London to Birmingham in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then a car is useful to reach Dudley, Cheshire and Liverpool.

How much does a Peaky Blinders trip cost?

Our 7-day Peaky Blinders tour starts at €1,300 per person, excluding flights. The price includes accommodation, transportation, and our French-speaking guide. It is fully customizable.

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