Graves at Night

As dusk falls, step into the shadows of St Michael’s Churchyard and uncover the fascinating lives behind the headstones. The Graves at Night guided walk brings local history vividly to life, with carefully researched stories of ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives.

You’ll hear about war heroes, industrial pioneers, tragic losses, and curious mysteries — all told with warmth and humour in true Brierley Hill fashion. Subtle lighting adds to the atmosphere, and the peaceful setting becomes a stage for voices from the past to be heard.

The walk has become a favourite in the town’s Heritage Open Day programme. Comments from past participants include:

“Such a fabulous day. The graveyard tour was amazing!”
“Wonderful weaving of stories and histories.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the walk — informative and moving.”
“Great to see the community engagement.”
“The lighting of the graves really added to the experience. The story of the nun was especially appreciated – would love a women’s history walk one day.”

Ideal for those interested in genealogy, local history, or simply hearing a good story told well. Not to be missed — and perfectly timed to allow visits to other nearby venues during the day, including St Michael’s Church, Brierley Hill Library, and St Mary’s Church.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:

19:50

Wednesday 17 September:

19:50

Thursday 18 September:

19:50

Location & directions

St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EX

Contact on day:

Tim Sunter

Telephone number:

+447718585421

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

To keep everyone safe as we walk around the churchyard, numbers for each walk are limited to 25. The walks normally "sell out" so please book early. To book, please visit www.brierleyhill.net and RSVP there. There is no charge for the walks.

Booking website:

https://www.brierleyhill.net

Booking opens:

19 Jul 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2025 01:00 AM

Accessibility details

There is a small car park at the site which has disabled parking. Other nearby car parks are at the Moor Centre, off Moor Street; at the rear of Farm Foods, Mill Street; ASDA, Venture Way; Top of Level Street; Bank Street. These car parks have two hours free car parking. Booking is required for the graveyard walks - visit brierleyhill.net to do so.

Additional information

This is a walk across an uneven surface at night. It is outdoors, so dress appropriately for all weathers. There are some hilly sections of the churchyard. There are some torches available, but you may find it best to bring your own.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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