Roundhouse Scavenger Hunt Trail

Walks, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
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Roundhouse Scavenger Hunt Trail

Birmingham

by birminghamcitycouncil

  • 1hr 5m / 2.4km
  • 15

A circular walk around Birmingham’s canals and Victorian roundhouse. With family fun clues and things to spot. Plus a play area!

  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Paid-for attraction
  • Child friendly

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  1. This is a kid-friendly scavenger hunt. It begins at Brindleyplace metro stop. All you need to do is follow the route and enjoy the tasks.

    Step 1: This is a kid-friendly scavenger hunt. It begins at Brindleyplace metro stop. All you need to do is follow the route and enjoy the tasks.

  2. Step 2: There are toilets and plenty of refreshments en route and even a kids playground. The route is mostly flat but there are some small steps to navigate if you have a pram/buggy.

  3. If you started at the station, head off the tram and walk along Broad St. in the direction of Oozells St.

    Step 3: If you started at the station, head off the tram and walk along Broad St. in the direction of Oozells St.

  4. Keep walking until you reach Black Sabbath Bridge where you’ll find the first fun task.

    Step 4: Keep walking until you reach Black Sabbath Bridge where you’ll find the first fun task.

  5. Black Sabbath are a heavy metal band famous to Birmingham. Can you find the name of the lead singer on the bench? Swipe for the answer.

    Step 5: Black Sabbath are a heavy metal band famous to Birmingham. Can you find the name of the lead singer on the bench? Swipe for the answer.

  6. It’s Ozzy Osbourne!

    Step 6: It’s Ozzy Osbourne!

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