Exploring Birmingham’s Abandoned PRYZM… for the 3rd Time! | Police Show Up & Dee Gets Arrested?!
Welcome back to the channel — this time, I’m diving into PRYZM Birmingham for the third time 🕺… but things don’t go quite how I expected.
About PRYZM Birmingham
PRYZM was one of the most iconic nightclubs on Broad Street in Birmingham. Originally it was the legendary Gatecrasher, but in 2016 it relaunched with a £1.4 million renovation under the Deltic Group.
The venue was huge: up to ~2,500 capacity across three floors.
Inside, there were four distinct rooms: a main arena, a more intimate R&B-style “Curve” room, a pure house “House” room, and a retro disco “Vinyl” area.
It was known for its cutting-edge light & sound tech, massive LED screens, neon lights and disco balls — definitely a proper super-club. soundvibemag.com
The club catered to a young crowd and mixed genres like electronic, hip-hop, and R&B, which made it a central hub for Birmingham’s nightlife. soundvibemag.com
Ownership & Business Background
PRYZM in Birmingham was run by Rekom UK (previously the Deltic Group).
Unfortunately, in early 2024 Rekom UK went into administration, citing major financial pressures — rising energy costs, business rates, and a drop in student night-out spending due to the cost-of-living crisis.
As a result, PRYZM Birmingham closed with immediate effect.
The closure meant more than 70 jobs were lost.
According to local business groups, there are already plans or hopes to redevelop the former club space.
Why It’s So Legendary / Why I Keep Exploring It
For years, PRYZM was the place to go in Birmingham for a big night out — massive dancefloor, big-name DJs, and a wild clubbing experience.Because of its size and layout, there are so many corners and rooms to explore; it’s a playground for urban exploration.
The contrast between how vibrant it was in its prime and how it is now (after closure) gives it a hauntingly nostalgic feel.
In This Video / Exploration
I go back in for the third time, pushing boundaries further than before — checking out parts I haven’t explored in my previous visits.
Things go wrong: this time, it escalates — the police are called, and yes, Dee gets arrested (for real).
I document every twist: the layout, the vibe, security, and the tension of being caught in real time.
I reflect on the club’s history (from Gatecrasher to PRYZM), and what its closure means in the bigger picture of Birmingham nightlife.
Why You Should Watch
If you love urban exploration, this is not just another abandoned building: it’s one of the UK’s most iconic clubs.
There’s real stakes — the risk of getting caught, plus a lot of emotional weight because of the club’s legacy. It’s a story about change: the nightlife boom, the decline, and how places like PRYZM have shaped our memories.
Sneaking Around The Abandoned Square Shopping Centre | Caught By Security… Then Back In!
We went sneaking and creeping through the abandoned Square Shopping Centre in Birmingham, exploring hidden corners and forgotten spots. Things got intense when security caught us—but that didn’t stop us from sneaking back in for more!
About the Square Shopping Centre:
Once a busy hub in the heart of Birmingham, the Square Shopping Centre is now abandoned, giving urban explorers the chance to discover hidden spaces, forgotten details, and the quiet remnants of its past.
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Inside the Abandoned HMP Reading | Haunting Remains of a Historic Prison
Join us on a rare urban-exploration journey into the haunting corridors of the former HMP Reading – a historic Victorian prison in the heart of Reading, Berkshire. Built in 1844 on the site of the old county gaol and partly over the remains of Reading Abbey, this imposing red-brick structure was one of the earliest examples of the “separate system” of prison design, with a hub-and-spoke layout by architects Sir George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt.
Over the decades, HMP Reading witnessed public executions in its forecourt (the first in 1845 before a crowd of 10,000), internment of Irish rebels after the 1916 Easter Rising, internment of foreign nationals in the world wars, use as a borstal for young offenders, and finally a remand centre and Young Offenders Institution until its closure in December 2013.
On this two-stage exploration, we’ll wander through the shadowy wings, inspect the peeling cell walls, trace the footsteps of literary legend Oscar Wilde (who penned The Ballad of Reading Gaol during his 18-month sentence here), and reflect on the layers of heritage — from abbey infirmary to gaol to derelict ruin.
Expect to document the architecture, the deterioration, and the stories that echo off the cold stones — twice in one day, to see how the light changes, how the atmosphere shifts, and to capture both surface-and-shadow. Whether you’re a history buff, an urban explorer, or simply someone drawn to abandoned places, this visit promises a deep dive into one of Britain’s most evocative former prison sites.
⚠️ Important Note: This exploration is undertaken as part of the ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints’ ethos. Access should be legal, safe and respectful of the heritage building’s status (the prison is Grade II listed).
Exploring Birmingham City Hospital | Forgotten Tunnels, Wards & Maternity Wing
Join us on an immersive journey through nearly 140 years of medical history at the Dudley Road / City Hospital site in Birmingham.
Beginning in the late 19th century as the infirmary of the Birmingham Union Workhouse, this landmark hospital evolved over decades—expanding its wards, maternity facilities, and even secret tunnels beneath its corridors.
The original building opened around 1887-89, designed with a remarkable layout: a quarter-mile long main corridor with ward blocks radiating out in a configuration inspired by Florence Nightingale’s ward-design principles.
Over the decades the hospital adapted to changing healthcare needs—maternity services, major expansions, innovations in nursing and infection control all marked its legacy.
In November 2024, the final acute services moved to the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick, bringing to an end a long era of inpatient care on the Dudley Road site.
Now you’ll descend into the hidden corners: the tunnels beneath the wards, the maternity block frozen in time, the wards where countless births and recoveries took place—and reflect on the wider story of a hospital that served a changing city, generation after generation.
Whether you’re drawn in by urban exploration, medical history, or the quiet fascination of abandoned spaces, this full-length video takes you behind the scenes of one of Birmingham’s most storied healthcare institutions.
⚠️ Explore respectfully: what lies behind those doors is history, not just decay. Please observe safety and legacy when filming or viewing such places.