St Francis C of E Church (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day)
St Francis Church, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY
Celebrating 100 Years of St Francis Church, Bournville (1925–2025)
Join us for a special day marking the centenary of St Francis Church, a treasured part of Bournville’s heritage.
A beautifully illustrated commemorative book, rich with memories and nostalgia, will be available to mark this milestone. As part of the celebrations, a brand-new stained-glass window will be unveiled.
Highlights of the day include a stunning chocolate model of the church, crafted by Cadbury chocolatiers, and a live steam floor-level railway layout showcasing a miniature Bournville Village.
Don't miss the major Acquisitions and Secrets Exhibition, featuring rare archival images and revealing untold stories about the church's past—its benefactors, architects, designers, artisans, and the creative vision behind its legacy.
Other attractions include:
• A vintage car display
• A decade-by-decade collection of wedding photographs
• Reflections from Bournville’s youth on life in the village
• Results from the BVT/Mondelez Bournville Future Heritage Project, a community-wide survey exploring Bournville’s evolving identity
• Hot and cold refreshments available throughout the day
Come celebrate the rich past and vibrant future of Bournville and St Francis Church.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000 - 1600
Location & directions
St Francis Church, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY
- Directions:
- Bournville Parish Church (St Francis of Assisi) can be found at the corner of Linden Road and Sycamore Road, just off Bournville Green.
- Contact on day:
- Revd Richard Wharton
- Telephone number:
- +447910343380
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Small car park with 8 spaces, including 1 disabled space. Additional shoppers car park beside/ behind the community centre and parking on surrounding roads. There is ramped access on the south side of the church.
Additional information
This event is part of Bournville Heritage Open Day on Saturday 13th September with a chance to visit a wide array of fantastic historic sites in Bournville, the garden village created by George Cadbury - for full up to date details www.bvt.org.uk
