St Mary and St Margarets, Castle Bromwich

St Mary and St Margaret is the parish church for Castle Bromwich but was originally the private chapel to Castle Bromwich Hall. It is located in the Conservation area of Castle Bromwich comprising Castle Bromwich Hall, Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens and the church. The current church is Grade 1 listed and is an attractive red brick building with stone facings built in the English Renaissance style, between 1726 and 1731, comprising a chancel, nave and bell tower. The internal decoration is Georgian with fine ceiling mouldings and decoration. There is more to the church than meets the eye, however, as the church hides a secret within it.
Take a tour of the church and learn about its history and that of the family who built it. There will be opportunities to climb the bell tower to see the bell chamber, the roof space and weather permitting, the top of the tower with a view across Castle Bromwich and the surrounding areas. (Please note that the tower steps are narrow and steep and sturdy footwear is required.)
Refreshments will be available on all days. The church is accessible on the ground floor and there are accessible toilets and baby change areas available in the Community Hall.
On the Sunday there will be a “Songs of Praise” style service featuring local histories and everyone is invited to dress up in Georgian, Edwardian or Victorian costumes or hats. This will be followed by a Heritage Fayre, refreshments and children’s activities.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

Church Open 11am - 4pm

Sunday 20 September:

Songs of Praise Service 11am. Church Open and Heritage Fayre 12.30- 4pm

Location & directions

St. Mary & St. Margarets C of E Parish Church, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9DE

Directions:

From Bradford Road, B4114, turn at the traffic lights into Hall Road, B4118. At The mini roundabout continue straight on into Chester Road and the church will be on your left. Park opposite the church on Chester Road or in the car park for Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. If you park on the street, please note that our neighbours appreciate considerate parking!

Contact on day:

Reverend Fiona Harrison-Smith

Telephone number:

+447961642406

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The church is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs on the ground floor and visitors will be able to view the main interior of the church. Access to the bell tower and roof is limited to visitors with the physical ability to climb a narrow circular staircase and short ladder. We regret that children under the age of 7 cannot be admitted to the tower Children between 7-12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Trainers or boots required as the tower steps are steep and uneven and open toed sandals are not advisable. The Community Hall has accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

Additional information

The Songs of Praise service on Sunday will be preceeded by a short procession from Castle Bromwich Hall. Come in Period dress or hat and join the procession! The service will feature local histories and anecdotes from the church and surrounding areas.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

30 hour(s)

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