Redditch Local History Museum Heritage Walk

Free guided walks -All ages welcome

Discover Redditch through the stories of the people who built it .
The RLHM Heritage Walks explore the towns working lives history, from needle making /fishing tackle workshops , to theatres , shops, railways and community landmarks. Each route offers a different pace and depth , guiding visitors through key sites that shaped everyday life for over 150 years.
Two Routes - Choose your pace
Easy (30 mins) : A gentle loop through the towns cultural heart .
Moderate (60 mins) A journey across industry, transport and community spaces within the heart of the town and surrounding area .

All walks finish at the museums mini exhibition - Hands That Built Redditch showcasing tools, photographs and memories from Redditch's Industrial Past.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

30 min walk 11 to 11:30

Saturday 12 September:

60mins walk 11 am to 12 noon

Thursday 17 September:

30 min walk 11am to 11:30

Friday 18 September:

30 mins walk 11 to 11:30

Saturday 19 September:

60 mins walk 11am to 12 noon

Location & directions

RLHM, New Walk, Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4YP

Directions:

Museum is situated opposite TGJones formally WHSmiths unit

Contact on day:

June Strong

Telephone number:

+447400563022

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

By email: [email protected] By telephone : 07387191824 Thurs /fri/Sat pop into museum 10 till 2 Booking preferred but will try to accommodate walk ins on the day.

Booking contact name:

June Strong & Julia Cutting

Booking telephone number:

+447387191824

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

10 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Museum is fully undercover in Kingfisher Shopping Centre where “Hands that built Redditch “ exhibition will be displayed. The 30 and 60 mins walks are outside so please be prepared for inclement weather wheelchair users please note walks will be on pavements and may require crossing some roads but should be accessible for all .

Additional information

“Hands that built Redditch” exhibition will be on display during September to compliment the Heritage walks held during the open days.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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