Birmingham’s Roundhouse, a significant heritage site, has announced the immediate suspension of its city and canal tours due to escalating operational costs.

The announcement was made via a Facebook post on Wednesday, informing customers that all tours were cancelled and pre-booked tours would be fully refunded.

The charity’s website now indicates closure of the main site, with only the on-site restaurant maintaining regular hours. A spokesperson clarified that all tours and activities are temporarily paused pending a review of the leisure program.

The spokesperson stated that while the guided walks, kayak tours, and boat trips have been popular, unforeseen cost increases have created substantial financial challenges. Other areas of the building, including office spaces and tenant businesses (such as the Ristorante Café Arena), remain unaffected and operational.

Roundhouse Birmingham, an independent charity and heritage enterprise, manages the Grade II* listed horseshoe-shaped building on Sheepcote Street. Established through a partnership between the Canal & River Trust and the National Trust, the charity sought to establish a sustainable future for this historic landmark.

Originally constructed in 1874 as stables and storage facilities by Birmingham architect W.H. Ward for the Public Works Department, as part of a major city improvement scheme, the building underwent restoration in 2013. The Canal & River Trust has been contacted for further comment by the BBC.

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Roundhouse Birmingham, a significant heritage site, has announced the immediate suspension of its city and canal tours due to escalating operational costs.

The announcement was made via a Facebook post on Wednesday, informing customers that all bookings would be fully refunded. The charity apologized for any inconvenience caused.

The Roundhouse’s website now indicates closure of all areas except the restaurant, which remains open as scheduled. The horseshoe-shaped Grade II* listed building, located on Sheepcote Street, is currently undergoing a review of its leisure activities.

A spokesperson stated that all tours and activities are temporarily paused. While the guided walks, kayak tours, and boat trips proved popular, rising operational expenses have created unforeseen financial challenges.

The spokesperson emphasized that other areas of the building, used as office space or leased to local businesses, including the Ristorante Café Arena, remain unaffected and will continue operations as normal.

Roundhouse Birmingham, an independent charity and heritage enterprise, manages the building and facilitates its tours and activities. Established through a partnership between the Canal & River Trust and the National Trust, the charity sought to ensure the Roundhouse’s sustainable future.

Originally constructed in the 19th century as stables and storage, the building underwent a significant restoration completed in 2013. According to the Canal & River Trust, the structure was designed and built in 1874 by Birmingham architect W.H. Ward as part of a large-scale city improvement project.

The BBC has reached out to the Canal & River Trust for further comment.

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