King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

The stunning school hall will house a brief history of the school as well as give visitors an opportunity to view the beauty of the vaulted hall. The red brick building, built in a neoclassical style, contains some iconic columns and ornate plasterwork, including the coat of arms of King Edward VI, said Historic England. The building originally cost £50,000 and was designed by Birmingham architect Philip Chatwin.

From Historic England-
"From the outside King Edward VI is a very impressive building but inside it contains what might just be Birmingham's best kept secret with a breath-taking central hall," said Louise Brennan, regional director of Historic England.

"The quality and craftsmanship on display in the hall and throughout the building are testament to the value that our ancestors placed on education, and the pride they had in civic buildings," she added.

Parking is on the roads surrounding. Please enter through the main gates. There are ten steps up to the main entrance.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 17 September:

1800-2000

Location & directions

King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, Rose Hill Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9AR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via Eventbrite.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/king-edward-vi-handsworth-school-for-girls-tickets-1532855956429?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2025 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

This event is not wheelchair accessible. There are ten steps up to the main entrance

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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