Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield

Holy Trinity Parish Church will be celebrating the national theme of Everyday Histories, as part of Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield which runs concurrently with the Heritage Open Day period.

Our day will be officially opened by local dignitaries and there will be fun activities for all ages including dressing up and photo opportunities. There will also be stalls from local groups and societies, and refreshments to keep you going. Live and recorded music in a range of styles. You will be able to explore our 800-year-old Grade I listed church building (where Bishop Vesey is buried) and stalls in our 30-year-old Trinity Centre. Weather and height restrictions permitting, you can climb the church tower and see unrivalled views over the town and region. You can also see our ancient sundial and the gravestone of Mary Ashford in the grounds of our conservation site which includes the colourful Vesey Gardens. We will focus on the stories of ordinary people in the Town - past and present, as we look to celebrate in 2027-2028 the 500th anniversary of Royal charters from Henry VIII via Bishop Vesey for both Bishop Vesey's Grammar School and the Town itself including the gifting of the unique and iconic Sutton Park.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

1100-1500

Location & directions

Holy Trinity Church, 7 Church Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1TF

Directions:

We are 5 minutes walk from Sutton Coldfield Station (cross-city line) and buses into Sutton Coldfield from the north stop outside the church. Access by car is only from Church Hill (off Mill Street) but parking only for disabled drivers. Drop-off possible at the top of the hill. Pedestrian access also from the top of Trinity Hill and through Vesey Gardens - though both have a few steps.

Contact on day:

Stella Thebridge

Telephone number:

+447713585280

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Full access to Trinity Centre and to ground floor of church and dais via ramp. The ground floor of the church and dais is accessible, also the tower floor via the West doors. The two galleries and tower are not accessible to wheelchair users or the infirm. Further advice is given at the tower entrance about accessibility of the tower. Access also depends on weather conditions. Online images are available of inaccessible galleries and tower climb.

Additional information

Parking is limited for this event to disabled drivers, and drop-off area where required. Assistance dogs are welcome in buildings.

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