The Amazing 11 Tour by Double Decker ...

... a City First!A legend in its own bus lane, the historical significance of the number 11 bus route has finally been realised as Spice, the UK’s leading action and adventure group, presents the first ever official tour of the city using the number 11 route on 2nd July.More than 26 miles in length and around 2 hour’s duration, the Outer Circle route has been photographed, written about, eulogised and ridiculed... but never, until now classed as a tourist destination! In developing the tour, Spice has teamed up with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf, to provide the up top low-down on the route and its history.Richard Coulter is Spice’s Coordinator, "At Spice we always go that extra mile to deliver unusual events for our members. A great Birmingham institution, we couldn’t resist creating a tour that really is just the ticket for finding out more about our great city."Ian Jelf is the Blue Badge Guide leading the tour for Spice, "The 11 has the distinction of being the longest bus route in England that is wholly within one city. Travelling around it is like taking a slice of Birmingham life. Those taking the tour will see a new side to the city and learn fascinating behind the scenes including Roman roads and Birmingham’s oldest pub."Tickets for the tour on 2nd July are £10 per person and can be booked by calling Spice on 0121 353 6161. The tour starts at 10:30am and is open to Spice non members.To find out more about the UK’s leading action adventure group and what it offers its West Midlands members, click www.spicebham.com

Published 30th June 2005