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Properties and events in West Midlands 2018

Properties and events in West Midlands 2018

Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes.

Heritage Open Days 2018 will be 6-9 & 13-16 September.

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St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

Church Road, Baginton, West Midlands, CV8 3AR

All three families have left something important still to be seen in the church. The Domesday Book, although recording Baginton under the name of…

The story of the village and the church revolves largely around the three families which held the manor for long periods of time -the Ensors and Herthills, the Bagots and the Bromleys.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1200 - 1700
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1200 - 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Aston Hall

Aston Hall, Trinity Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6JD

Aston Hall will be open on the 15th and 16th September subject to Aston Villa Football Club Match Fixtures, which are announced at the end of June…

Explore this magnificent Jacobean mansion for FREE on the 15th and 16th September 2018 as part of Heritage Open Days. We will be open from 11am until 4pm, with last admission at 3pm.



Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 11am-4pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 11am-4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Aston Parish Church

Aston Parish Church, Witton Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6QA

See a fine collection of monuments commemorating the great and the good over 6 centuries. Learn about industrial giants including Joseph Ansell,…

Aston Parish church is a cathedral size building with monuments from 1360 to the 1950s. Discover the story from Saxon to modern times. There is a programme of tours and talks. Be amazed by what the Aston Hall & Park conservation area has to offer.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 11am to 5pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Birmingham and Midland Institute

Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3BS

The Birmingham & Midland Institute has been at the heart of Birmingham’s cultural life for over 150 years. It was originally founded by Act of…

As part of Birmingham Heritage Week and Heritage Open Days the Institute opens its doors to the general public for FREE. Pick up a vintage book, enjoy a cake at the bake sale and donate to the BMI! Don't miss our £1 'behind the scenes' library tour!

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TR

An oasis of delightful gardens, peaceful and tranquil, just one mile from the city centre. Opened in 1832, these historic gardens are home to…

Gardens will have Crafts stalls, paintings, Jewellery, textiles Etc ... Birmingham Botanical Gardens has tree tops playground to keep little ones entertained, plus a bouncy castle.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Blakesley Hall / Yardley Medieval Walk & Costumed Guided tours

Blakesley Hall, Blakesley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B25 8RN

Saturday 15th Sept - Yardley Medieval Walks Join experts from the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society in a leisurely 2.5 mile…

Sat 15th - Yardley Medieval Walks & Costumed guided tours
Sun 16th - Costumed guided tours of the hall

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 11.00-16.00, Walks 11.30 & 14.00
  • Sun 16 Sept: 11.00 - 16.00, Tours 12.15, 13.15, 14.15

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Bournville Carillon & Visitor Centre (The Rest House)

Bournville Junior School, Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY

Installed by Bournville Village Trust founder, George Cadbury in 1906, Bournville Carillon is one of the finest instruments of its kind in the…

An opportunity to visit the Carillon playing cabin to see the carillonneur in action demonstrating the playing technique and performance possibilities.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Bournville Junior School

Bournville Junior School, Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY

Built between 1902 & 1905 and designed by William Alexander Harvey, this Grade II listed school consists of red brick with stone…

See the central hall decorated with frescoes depicting biblical scenes. Please note the school will close at 3pm.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.00-15.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Bournville Quaker Meeting House

Bournville Friends Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JT

The Quaker Meeting House was built in 1905 and was designed by William Alexander Harvey, an influential architect on the Bournville estate. It is…

Visit an unusually elaborate Quaker Meeting House and the only one housing an organ. George and Richard Cadbury put their faith into action as they built their new chocolate factory and pioneering village beyond the boundaries of the city centre.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Brandwoo End Cemetery

152 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6EQ

On Saturday September 8th from 10.00-12 noon The Friends will be holding an Open day and sharing information on specific 'Labour Corps' graves as…

Visit Brandwood End Cemetery and learn about the history of some of those buried there. This year we will focus on the Labour Corps and Significant Women. Short grave walk led by The Friends.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10.00-12.00 noon

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Bull Street Quaker Meeting House

40 Bull Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AF

Bull Street Quaker Meeting House is the third meeting house on this site. There are old gravestones in the garden which are from the old burial…

Bull Street Quaker Meeting House, built in 1933, is on a city centre site occupied by Quakers since 1702.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 13.00pm - 17.00pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Cathedral of Saint Chad

St Chad's Cathedral, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6EU

Beneath the cathedral is a large Romanesque crypt containing several chantry chapels which are not usually open to visitors. Heritage Open Days…

A Victorian Gothic masterpiece by AWN Pugin, St Chad's was the first Catholic Cathedral to be built in England after the Reformation. An opportunity to see parts of the Cathedral not normally open to visitors.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: No tours available
  • Fri 7 Sept: No tours available
  • Sat 8 Sept: No tours available
  • Sun 9 Sept: No tours available
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 10.00-12.00; Tour 10.00
  • Fri 14 Sept: 10.00-12.00; Tour 10.00
  • Sun 16 Sept: 13.30-15.30; Tour 13.30

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Christ Church The Quinton

Christ Church The Quinton, 773 Hagley Road West, Quinton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1AJ

Beautiful honey coloured sandstone Church built in traditional style.There are some excellent Victorian stained glass windows as well as some good…

Christ Church, built in 1840 in local sandstone, will be open to the public. There is some good Victorian and 20th century stained glass. In addition the Old Burial Ground will also be open at the same time.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.
  • Sat 8 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.
  • Sun 9 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.
  • Fri 14 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.
  • Sat 15 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.
  • Sun 16 Sept: 14.00 to 17.00.

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Church of Saint Alban the Martyr

Stanhope Street/Conybere Street corner, Highgate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0XB

Grade II* listed large Victorian Gothic Church, architect John Loughborough Pearson 1881, with tower by Reynolds 1938. Only stone vaulted church…

A spectacular living church designed to accommodate the tradition of the Oxford Movement.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1300 - 1600
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 1600
  • Sat 8 Sept: 0930 - 1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1130 - 1700
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 13.00 - 1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 10.00 - 1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0930 - 1700
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1130 - 1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Church of the Ascension, Hall Green

93B School Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8JQ

A chance to have a look around this beautiful Church,  consecrated in 1704 as Job Marston’s Chapel, and still a place of active Christian…

Come and visit this handsome and historic Queen Anne Church and find out more about its history.

There will be free refreshments and a treasure hunt for children with small prizes.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Discover Stirchley Baths

Bournville Lane, Stirchley, Stirchley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2JT

This is an opportunity to take a look around this much loved building and view images of by-gone Stirchley. Learn how people bathed and washed…

Stirchley Baths was opened for swimming & bathing in 1911 and closed in 1986. It is a Grade 2 Listed building which was saved by community action and reopened in 2015, becoming a much used centre used by the community.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 2pm - 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Discover Stirchley Library

Stirchley Library, 8 Bournville Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2JT

On display will be an exhibition of rarely seen photographs (including events from 1970s and 1980s) reflecting the history of the library building…

Come and discover Stirchley Library which was designed by local architect John P Osborne. Opened in 1905, it is Grade 2 Listed and has been in continuous use as Council Library to the present day, being a much loved mainstay of the local community.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1400-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Discover the architectural delights of an Edwardian suburb

St Agnes Church, Colmore Crescent, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9SJ

The Arts & Crafts suburb of St Agnes, Moseley, has been a Conservation Area since 1987 but until now has not had an Appraisal and Management Plan.…

Guided walk around St Agnes Conservation Area in Moseley, led by Dr Terry Slater.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 14.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Explore The Store

Museum Collection Centre, 25 Dollman Street, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4RQ

Stroll down aisles of objects steeped with history, join in family fun activities, and learn how we care for the collection! See classic cars,…

This year its time to “Explore The Store!”

Take a trip down memory lane in one of the country’s largest museum stores at Birmingham Museums Collections Centre Open Day.


Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 10.00-16.30 last admission 16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Exploring Curzon Street – unearthing railway heritage and discovering local stories

Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7XG

Come along to Millennium Point for our hourly timed talks on themes around the history and heritage of the Curzon Street area including the…

Come along to learn about the history and heritage surrounding the Curzon Street area and in particular its railway heritage, as well as an insight into the exciting archaeology taking place at the Park Street burial ground.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Exploring the Private Collections of Assay Office Birmingham

Assay Office Birmingham , Icknield Street , Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6RZ

The displays of silver demonstrate the diversity of Boulton’s manufactory, the impressive output from Elkington & Co, and the importance of…

A rare opportunity to visit the new Assay Office, to appreciate key items from their Private Collections under the expert guidance of curator Craig O ‘Donnell, who will deliver a brief introductory talk.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1st Talk: 13:30 - 14:30 & 2nd Talk: 15:30 - 16:30
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1st Talk: 13:30 - 14:30 & 2nd Talk: 15:30 - 16:30

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Fircroft College of Adult Education

Fircroft College of Adult Education, 1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6LH

Founded in 1909 by George Cadbury Jr, grandson of Cadbury’s co-founder John, Fircroft College of Adult Education is based in his former family…

Come and explore Fircroft College of Adult Education. It is one of only four residential colleges for adults in England. Fircroft, with its six acres of beautiful grounds, is an Edwardian building that was once home to the Cadbury family.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Handsworth and Lozells Heritage Trail

Soho House, 5 Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5LB

From Stone-Age axes to wooden top hats, Handsworth is full of funny, insightful and unexpected stories. This walking tour is a one off opportunity…

A one off chance to discover the multi-layered heritage of Handsworth with this lively walking tour around the area!

Opening Times

  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Handsworth Old Town Hall

20 Slack Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 2JL

Small community museum housed in a Grade II listed building dating from c.1460 and an excellent example of early 'cruck' timber frame…

A 15th century listed cottage with cruck exterior, housing a collection of photographs and other memorabilia mainly relating to Handsworth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Hard Hat Tours of the Moseley Community Hub ( former Moseley Road Art School)

Moseley Community Hub, 496 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9AH

The former Moseley Art School is in the final stages of a complete restoration, thanks to a grant of £1.7 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund…

Hard Hat Tours of the building will be available from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. on a first come first served basis.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100 - 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Highbury during the Great War

Highbury, 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8QG

- Displays by WW1 re-enactors - Interactive displays involving weapons and artefacts from WW1 - An opportunity to research the involvement of…

As part of the Chamberlain Highbury Trust's Heritage Open Day the Moseley Society History Group will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 hosting interactive displays, living history and opportunities to research family members.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 11.00 to 16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield

Holy Trinity Church , Trinity Road (corner of Birchfield Rd & Trinity Road), Birchfield , Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6AH

Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield is a Grade II* listed building and was opened and consecrated in 1864. It is an example of the work of the…

Activities include:
* A church tour including Stations of the Cross
* Church organ demonstration
* Quiz
* Displays about history of Holy Trinity Birchfield, church vestments and altar vessels
* Mothers Union display
* Children's activities

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: Open 1000 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Kingswood Unitarian Chapel

Kingswood Meeting House, Packhorse Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B47 5DQ

Family History Enquiries, local History, tour of Chapel and grounds with places of interest marked. Existing chapel dates back to 1791 but History…

The chapel celebrates 310 years in the area. There will be a number of displays, including WW1, WW2 and extraordinary women. Opportunities for family history enquiries and kendo demonstration on both Saturdays. Free refreshments. All welcome.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600; Demonstration 1100
  • Sun 9 Sept: Closed. Service at 11am.
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: Closed. Service at 11am

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Lunar Links in Handsworth

Soho House, 5 Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5LB

The Lunar Society met at Soho House in Handsworth: their energy and ideas drove the Industrial Revolution, and helped to create our modern world.…

Discover little known links with the famous Lunar Society around Handsworth. This lively walking tour examines the people and places in the area that helped to create the modern world!

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Moor Pool Heritage Festival - Moor Pool Hall & The Circle

Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9DY

Sunday 9th September is a unique opportunity to discover the Moor Pool Estate Garden Suburb, one of the last remaining intact garden suburbs in…

Moor Pool is a delightful historic Arts & Crafts Garden Suburb, in Birmingham and on Sunday 9th September will open its doors for visitors to uncover its hidden green spaces, sporting clubs, history, active societies and fun for all the family!

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Moor Pool Heritage Festival - Nettlefold Garden & Moor Pool Estate

Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9DY

This 'secret garden suburb', the Moor Pool Estate is a hidden oasis, located just 10 minutes from Harborne High Street. Designed in the Arts and…

The Moor Pool Estate is a lovely garden suburb in Harborne, and the Moor Pool Heritage Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the history of the Estate, and invite visitors to explore this Conservation Area.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Moseley Hall Dovecote & Repton exhibition

179b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8JR

The 18th century dovecote offers an insight into Moseley's rural past, before its incorporation in the city of Birmingham. There is a special…

Visit Moseley Hall dovecote and enjoy a special exhibition about Humphry Repton

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 14.00 - 17.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Moseley Park & Pool - a Repton landscape with 18th C icehouse

93A/95 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DD

The large pool at Moseley Park was created to a design by Humphry Repton, shown in his 1792 Red Book for John Taylor II of Moseley Hall. Walk…

Enjoy one of Moseley's hidden treasures, bring a picnic and find out how the landscape was designed by Humphry Repton.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 14.00 - 17.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, 75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6HA

Birmingham's perfect preserved jewellery workshop, the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, will be open from 10:30-17:00, with our award winning…

Join us for free costumed guided tours to celebrate the heritage of the Jewellery Quarter. Event in partnership with Heritage Open Days. Free event and free admission to museum. Booking required for guided tours of Smith & Pepper factory.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10:45, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, 75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6HA

Take a step back in time with a costumed guided tour of the Smith and Pepper Jewellery Factory. Explore our 'Story of the Jewellery Quarter' &…

Join us for free costumed guided tours of the Smith & Pepper jewellery factory to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: Open 1030 - 1700, Tours 1045, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1500, plus 1600.

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Parish Church of St Agatha, Sparkbrook

St Agatha's Parish Church, Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1QT

This church was built to house an Anglo-Catholic congregation, and from its beginning to the present day the Anglo-Catholic tradition has been…

Spectacular Neo-Gothic Grade I listed Bidlake church, built at the turn of the 20th century. Informative guides and display of church history and artefacts; activities available for children and young people; light refreshments available.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1400
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Prefabulous - The Wake Green Road Prefabs

399, 401 and 403, Wake Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0BJ

Join Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Conservation Trust, the 20th Century Society and the Prefab Museum for an opportunity to explore the…

Join us for this special opportunity to see inside some of the historic grade II listed prefabs on the Wake Green Road. Learn about the history of the buildings and share you own prefab memories.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 14:00 - 19:00
  • Sat 8 Sept: 11:00 - 16:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Pugin in Handsworth

Soho House, 5 Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5LB

Augustus Welby Pugin lived a short but incredible life. Today he is best known for his contribution to the Palace of Westminster, but less well…

What was this famous Victorian figure doing in Handsworth during the 19th century? Come along on this lively walking tour to find out!

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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RBSA Gallery

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1SA

This event will be delivered by RBSA artists and members of the RBSA Archive Team. They will present and discuss examples of artwork by current…

To coincide with Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Extraordinary Women’, meet some of the women of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), learn about their work, and about some of the history of women in the RBSA.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1030-1700, event 1100-1300 and 1400-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Roots, Rights and Resistance

Soho House, 5 Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5LB

Get your walking shoes on and explore a Handsworth you never knew existed! This walking tour around the area starts and finishes at Soho House,…

Roots, Rights and Resistance explores the development of Handsworth and the history of protest in the area dating from 18th Century to the present day.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Saint Nicolas Place.The Old Grammar School & Tudor Merchant’s House & Old Saracen’s Head

Parish of Kings Norton, 81 The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8RU

Free guided tours by costumed guides, at 11.am 12.30pm & 2.pm. The Old Grammar School. Wonderful medieval timber roof. This building has many…

Our buildings have over 580 years of history , and many fascinating stories: from medieval chantry chapels to Tudor wool merchants, from a fiery a puritan priest, to a Royal visit during the Civil War. (not to mention the Home Guard in WW2 ! )


Opening Times

  • Fri 14 Sept: 10.00. Tours at 11.00 ,12.30 & 14.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Sarehole Mill

Sarehole Mill Museum, Cole Bank Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0BD

Visit this 18th century mill for free as part of heritage open day. One of only two working water mills in Birmingham, Sarehole Mill was once used…

We open our doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Sarehole mill/ There and back again: Tolkien and Sarehole

Sarehole Mill, Cole Bank road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B130BD

In this illustrated talk, discover how the lost hamlet of Sarehole and Sarehole Mill would inspire J.R.R Tolkien. From a once rural idyll to a…

Join us for an illustrated talk on the influence of Sarehole and the mill on 'The Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R. Tolkien

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: Talk - 14:00-15:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Secret Gardens of Handsworth

Soho House, 5 Soho Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5LB

Behind the façade of nine carefully restored Georgian Houses lies Handsworth's best kept secret - the secret gardens of Handsworth. Come and…

Secret Gardens in Handsworth?! Come and discover some hidden and magical green spaces in Handsworth with this wonderful walking tour!

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1300

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Selly Manor Museum

Maple Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2AE

Selly Manor is a beautiful Tudor manor, first recorded in 1476, which stands alongside the medieval cruck hall of Minworth Greaves. These two…

Explore the Tudor manor and medieval hall, saved from demolition by chocolate manufacturer George Cadbury, and rebuilt in the heart of historic Bournville. See re-enactors Gloriana as they bring the museum to life with fabulous costumes and music.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar

92 Griffins Brook Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1QG

Lazarica Church, Birmingham is one of many Serbian Orthodox churches dedicated to the medieval Serbian Prince, St Lazar. It is the first…

The first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK (known locally as Lazarica) is opening its doors giving you an opportunity to meet a thriving and friendly Anglo-Serbian community.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1730pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Spring Hill College at Moseley School and Sixth Form

Moseley School, Wake Green Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UU

Mid Victorian Gothic style building opened in 1857 as training college for non-conformist clergy then building and grounds became Moseley Botanic…

Guided tours of mid Victorian building and Tower explaining its history over last 160 years. Refreshments available. Chance to climb Tower for views over Birmingham.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1.00 to 4.30pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Spring Hill Library

Spring Hill Library, Spring Hill, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 7BH

Spring Hill Library opened in 1893 and is one of the oldest of the original Birmingham branch libraries. The library was designed by Frederick…

During your visit you will be able to see an exhibition on the history of Spring Hill Library and a photographic display by local historian Norman Bartlam. We also have a collection of items made in Ladywood and the Jewelry Quarter.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700
  • Sat 8 Sept: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700
  • Fri 14 Sept: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Edburgha’s Church

St Edburgha's Church, Church Road, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8PB

Although our 700 year old church is in the city of Birmingham it is in a setting that still retains its rural feel with its Tudor School building,…

Our 700 year old church can only be open when it is staffed. This is one of only a few times when it will be open at weekends this year.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1200-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Francis C of E Church

St Francis Church, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY

Bournville Parish Church, which is dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, is a place of calm and beauty beloved by local worshippers. George Cadbury…

Designed in the early Christian basilica style + consecrated in 1925, see archive pictures and an exhibition of local artists.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Laurence Church - a mediaeval Grade 1* listed building

St Laurence Church and Pastoral Centre, 173 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2LX

Church open from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 8th September and from 12noon until 4pm on Sunday 16th September. Free car parking. Colouring…

Grade 1* listed Church - guided tours available, guide leaflets for the church, information about local conservation area and Commonwealth Graves. Refreshments available. Display on Mary Sumner, founder of Mothers' Union.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10am - 4pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 12noon - 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Margaret’s Church Heritage tour

St. Margarets Community Trust, St. Margarets Church, St. Margarets Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2BA

St Margaret's Church is home to a fantastic collection of Heritage monuments. The Church has a history dating back to 1516 when permission was…

St Margaret's Church has been on a significant journey, the building was in poor condition and closed to the pubic. In recent years, a major renovation project has transformed the Church into a vibrant space with lots of history.


Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 10am - 3pm
  • Fri 7 Sept: 10am-3pm

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St Martin in the Bull Ring / Bell Tower tours

St. Martins Church, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5BB

We will be offering fully guided tours of our Bell Tower. Part of the original church building and surviving the Victorian rebuild our extremely…

We are offering a tour of our medieval bell tower. With access to the ringing chamber and balcony.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

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St Mary’s Convent of Mercy

St. Marys Convent, 98 Hunters Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1EB

St Mary's is a little-known architectural gem by Augustus Welby Pugin, and is an interesting example of Pugin's Convent architecture. The convent…

A Pugin-built, 1841 convent of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters are offering tours of the convent and heritage centre throughout the day.

Opening Times

  • Fri 14 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00, tours throughout the day
  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.00 - 16.00 tours throughout the day

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Superhome tours

39 Hawthorne Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1EQ

Our house tours take between one and one and a half hours. It is essential you register in advance at …

In 2010 we spent six months retrofitting insulation, energy saving and energy generating features in a 1932 semi-detached home. Our home now costs at most £500 for gas and electricity.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: Tours at 1000, 1400 & 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Aston Tavern

Aston Tavern, 10 Aston Hall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7FF

This Heritage Day The Aston Tavern will be hosting self-guided tours around our collection of historical photographs complete with detailed…

The Aston Tavern is a 20th century tavern, steeped in history, that has been restored impeccably complete with Victorian features.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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The Birmingham Oratory

The Oratory, 141 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8UE

The Oratory Church is Grade II* listed building which dates mainly from the beginning of the Twentieth Century but with an interior which evokes…

The Oratory Church is Grade II* listed building which dates mainly from the beginning of the Twentieth Century but with an interior which evokes the Italian Baroque.It was founded by the famous English Catholic Convert and Writer Cardinal John Henry

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 0900-1600, Tour 1100 & 1415
  • Fri 7 Sept: 0900-1830, Tour 1100 & 1415
  • Sat 8 Sept: 0900-1830, Tour 1415 & 1515
  • Sun 9 Sept: 0900-1830, Tour 1415 & 1515

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Bournville Experience

Linden Road, Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JR

Permanently open as part of Cadbury World is The Bournville Experience; a joint initiative between the chocolate factory and Bournville Village…

Fascinating for all ages, the Bournville Experience focuses on the Quaker ethics of the Cadbury family and how Bournville Village came to be built. You'll see how the values that were so important to the company's founders are still relevant today.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 0930-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Coffin Works

Birmingham Conservation Trust Ltd, The Coffin Works, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JP

The shelves and workbenches at Newman Brothers are full of original stock and tools of the trade. With the original machinery working again, you…

Guided Tours of the Coffin Works focusing on the 'Extraordinary Women' who make up the Newman Brothers' story. Visit our 'time capsule' factory and experience how this Jewellery Quarter firm once produced some of the world’s finest coffin furniture.

Opening Times

  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100 - 1600. Guided tours every half hour until 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Hive Heritage Hub

The Hive Heritage Hub, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street , Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3PE

The Hive Heritage Hub is the newest edition to the New Standard Works building, home to Argent College for young people with learning disabilities…

Join us at our BRAND NEW Hive Heritage Hub at New Standard Works, a grade II listed building in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter. On 8 & 15 Sept there will also be tours, including to the rooftop micro-farm and the semi-derelict basement.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1600 & Ladywood Landmark event 18:00-20:00
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: Closed
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: Closed

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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The Quadrangle - The Bournville Almshouse Trust

214 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2DH

Built from 1897 by Ewan Harper for Bournville co-founder Richard Cadbury, in the traditional form of single-storeyed alms houses is The…

Built in 1898 for Richard Cadbury, this is a rare opportunity to visit the Almshouses as part of a pre-booked tour.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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The Warehouse: A Space for Social Change

Birmingham Friends of the Earth, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5TH

In 1977, Birmingham Friends of the Earth moved into “The Warehouse” a semi-derelict building on Allison Street. Over the ensuing four decades…

Exhibition and building tours of The Warehouse, a collection of originally Victorian buildings eco-renovated for community use by Birmingham Friends of the Earth.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 11.00am - 4.30pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 11.00am - 4.30pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Warstone Lane Cemetery

Warstone Lane Cemetery, 4 Warstone Parade East, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6NR

The good and the great of Birmingham are buried in Key Hill Cemetery including Joseph Chamberlain, Alfred Bird, Constance Naden, George Dawson,…

Curious if your ancestors may be burried at Warstone Lane Cemetery? Friends of the cemetery will be on hand to track your ancestry.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.30 - 1600 (Tour at 1100 & 1400)

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Weoley Castle Ruins/Tour of the Ruins

Weoley Castle Ruins, Alwold Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5RJ

The ruins of Weoley Castle are over 750 years old and are the remains of a fortified manor house built as a hunting lodge by the Lords of Dudley.…

Join us for a guided visit of Weoley Castle Ruins and learn of the importance of this hidden piece of Birmingham's medieval past.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 12.00-13.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Winterbourne: Health, Horticulture and Heritage

University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House & Garden, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2RT

Winterbourne House and Garden has a long history of promoting healthy living and home growing and this event is a chance to network with local…

An opportunity to join with The Conservation Volunteers to celebrate the community food growing activities in Birmingham through the Health for Life programme, sponsored by Mondelēz International.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 10:30-17:30

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Woodbrooke

Woodbrooke, 1046 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6LJ

Woodbrooke was founded in 1903 by Quaker & Bournville Village Trust founder, George Cadbury. Following a campaign amongst Quaker Friends to…

A chance to discover the garden and grounds of one of George Cadbury’s houses, and enjoy activities and play games.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10:00 - 16:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Johns Church Brockmoor

Leys Road, Brockmoor , Brierley Hill , West Midlands, DY53UR

After several years of fund raising ,work to restore and improve this Grade II listed building finally commenced in January this year. This is an…

Come and view the work that has been done recently to secure the future of this Grade II listed building and find out some of the history attached to it.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 to 1400 Tours at 1030, 1130 and 1230

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Albany Theatre

The Albany Theatre, Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ

The building was designed in 1919 and the theatre opened in 1935. The building boasts stunning stained glass windows, marble foyer and old…

The Albany Theatre is a 1930s art-deco style theatre formally the home of the old Coventry Technical College.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1100 -1500
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1100 -1500
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 -1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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All Saints Church

Birmingham Road, Allesley Village, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9EQ

The building contains many wall monuments dating to the 17th and 18th centuries particularly in the vestry and under the tower. Further additions…

This grade 1 listed building has a history dating back to the Norman times and was largely re-built in 1862-3 by James Murray.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100 - 1800
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100 - 1800

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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All Saints Church, Allesley

All Saints Church , Rectory Lane, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9EQ

The Church is usually open during services. This is your chance to come and look around at your own speed.

The church and church yard will be open for you to have a look around.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1800
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100-1800

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Allesley Park Walled Garden

Allesley Hall Drive, Allesley Park, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9AD

It has been partly re-created by a group of volunteers producing chemical-free food for its monthly markets and also serves as an educational…

This 18th century walled garden set in 52 acres of historic parkland was constructed during the reign of George III.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1030-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1030-1600

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Bagot’s Castle

Church Road, Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3AR

The present castle is thought to have been built sometime in the 1380s by Sir William Bagot a distinguished nobleman of the time. He is thought to…

A castle lost for hundreds of years: - The original building is believed to have been constructed on the site in the 11th century at the time of King Henry I.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1200-1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1200-17.00
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1200 - 1700
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1200 -1700
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1030-1700
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1030-1600

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BBC Coventry & Warwickshire ‘s 2Tone Taxi rides

Coventry, West Midlands

The 2Tone Taxi tour is brought to life by a tour guide from Coventry’s Theatre Absolute, on board the cab passengers are given an all senses…

The 2Tone Taxi is a theatre on wheels, offering unique interactive tours of the city, the route and content inspired by listeners’ suggestions.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 6 x tours from 1230 - 1945 (last tour)
  • Fri 7 Sept: 6 x tours from 1230 - 1945 (last tour)
  • Sat 8 Sept: 6 x tours from 0930 - 1630 (last tour)
  • Sun 9 Sept: 6 x tours from 0930 - 1630 (last tour)

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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BBC Coventry and Warwickshire

BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, Unit 5-8, Priory Place, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5SQ

Behind the scene tours are available to meet the presenters, reporters, newsreaders and producers who cover the city and county. See how…

BBC Coventry and Warwickshire have been on air since September 2005. The station broadcasts seven days a week and is also home to journalists from BBC Midlands Today and BBC News online. It broadcasts news, sport, discussion and music programmes.

Opening Times

  • Fri 14 Sept: 1030-1500
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0930-1330

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1GS

The Belgrade acquired its name in recognition and thanks for a gift of timber from the Serbian Capital City of Belgrade that was used in the…

The Belgrade Theatre was built in 1958 as part of the reconstruction of Coventry after World War II.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 1800

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Bonds Hospital Almshouse

Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4AX

Thomas Bond, a draper who became Mayor of Coventry in 1497 in his will of 1506 left a considerable endowment to build and maintain an almshouse…

Bonds Hospital was the first of the two ancient almshouses to be built and it forms the northern side of what is still a very picturesque quadrangle.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100 - 1600

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Caludon Castle Monument and Bands In the Park event

Farren Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5EH

It started life as a Manor House which was owned by aristocratic families such as Segrave, Mowbray and Berkeley who, combined, owned it over 400…

Caludon Castle is one of only 20 scheduled ancient monuments in Coventry and its the only one to be found in a public park.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1200-1600, The Dayspring Steel Band - 1400-1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Charterhouse Priory of St Anne

London Road, (opposite London Road Cemetery), Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JR

The Charterhouse Priory of St Anne started as a Carthusian monastery in 1381 with the help of its founder Richard II. It is a Grade I listed…

Take the opportunity to take a tour of this Grade 1 listed building and gardens which was founded in 1380. Featuring two very rare paintings one of which shows part of the crucifixion scene dating from the early 1400s.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1200-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600

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Christ Church Coventry

11 Frankpledge Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 5GT

The original Christ Church was opened for worship in August 1832. It was built next to the surviving mediaeval tower of Greyfriars Church in New…

Christ Church has a long history as one of the churches forming the three spires of Coventry. However following the destruction of the church in 1941 only the spire remains on the old site. The modern Christ Church lies a few miles away.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700

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Coombe Country Park

Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2AB

The site is steeped in history dating back to 1150 when the Abbey was founded by Cistercian monks. The Abbey is now a hotel. The Craven family…

Coombe Abbey Country Park offers 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland, lakeside walks and bird watching all set against the stunning Coombe Abbey.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Council House

Coventry City Council, Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RR

* Opportunity to view the Council Chambers, Lord Mayors hospitality suite and Lady Mayoress' parlour. * Guides available to talk through the…

The Council House is a Grade II early Tudor style listed building with rich heraldic decoration. It was built in 1913-17 although due to the start First World War, the building was not officially opened until June 1920 by the Duke of York.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Coventrian Narrow Boat

Canal Basin and Hawkesbury Junction, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4LH

The Coventrian Narrow Boat is owned and operated by The Living Environment Trust. A charity that works with communities to encourage positive…

The Coventrian is a 25 metre Narrowboat operating both educational schemes and private hire along the length of the Coventry canal

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1200 - 1600 - Canal Basin (CV1 4LY)
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1500 - 1900 - Hawkesbury Junction (CV6 6DF)

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Coventry Archives

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5QP

Explore the evolving landscape of Coventry in a glorious display of maps at the Coventry Archives and Research Centre -.It is a treasure trove of…

Come and join us at the relaunch of the Coventry History Centre as Coventry Archives and the unveiling of the Adopt a Collection scheme.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1030 - 1530

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Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral & Diocese, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB

Celebrated as the UK’s favourite 20th century building, the ‘New Coventry Cathedral is known all over the world as an icon of peace and a…

The ruined Cathedral church of St Michael stands as a symbol the triumph of Peace and Reconciliation over the horrors of war and the urge for retaliation. The ruins are known globally and attract visitors from all walks of life.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1230-1500
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 -1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1230 -1500

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Coventry Central Library (formerly the Locarno Dance Hall)

Coventry City Council, Central Library & Reference Library, 17 Smithford Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1FY

The glass tower and connecting bridge to the main frontage were retained at the time but were demolished in 1991 when the still current glass…

In 1986 the new Central library opened in the former Locarno dance hall building on Smithford Way.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: Tour - 2pm
  • Fri 7 Sept: Tour - 2pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: Tour - 10am
  • Fri 14 Sept: Tour - 10am

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Coventry Freemen’s Guild Room

Freemen's Guildroom , St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN

The Freemen's Guild Room occupies a chamber at the north end of the Medieval undercroft beneath St Mary's Guildhall. This atmospheric room with…

The City of Coventry Freemen's Guild was re-formed in 1946 with the assistance of the City of London Freemen's Guild. However the original Guild was formed in the 14th century but was disbanded by Henry VIII.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Coventry Model Railway Club

Coventry Model Railway Club, Unit 3, Coventry Canal Warehouse, Leicester Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4LH

Sited at the Canal Basin come along and view some of the working model railway layouts in the club room.

The origins of Coventry Model Railway Club lie in the history of the much older Coventry Model Engineering Society, which had existed before World War II, and catered mainly for live steam modellers.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600

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Coventry Music Museum

Unit 3 The 2-tone Village (Rear of 74-80 Walsgrave Road), The Courtyard, Walsgrave Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4ED

From the Coventry Carol to the Specials 2-tone music, Delia Derbyshire to The Enemy, King, Hazel O'Connor, The Primitives and Frank Ifield all…

The Award winning Coventry Music Museum celebrates all types of sounds that helped put Coventry and Warwickshire on the music map.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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Coventry Police Museum

Coventry Central Police Station, Little Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JX

Coventry police force was formed in March 1836 and was abolished in October 1969 when it amalgamated to become part of the Warwickshire and…

The Police museum was founded in 1957 by the then chief constable My Edward Pendleton.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1430
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1430
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 - 1430

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Coventry Transport Museum

Millennium Place, Hale Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD

You can find out about the vehicles' fascinating histories and see vehicles made by world famous names. 10am - 4pm - Bonnets Up Drop In - During…

Largest collection of British road transport in the world. Includes the City's nationally important collections of vehicles, motorcycles and cycles as well as one of the fastest cars in the world: Thrust SSC.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1600

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Coventry Unitarian Open Days

Unitarian Church, 116 Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AE

We are a small congregation offering a warm welcome to our Saturday Open Day, from 10 'til 2 on 8 September, and to our regular worship (with…

The Great Meeting House was built in the 1930's, it has beautiful window roundels, a historic Hammond Organ, and is the heart of the dissenting tradition in Coventry. Our building is successor to the church Mary Ann Evans attended.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10.00 to 14.00
  • Sun 9 Sept: 11.00 to 13.00 for our usual service

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Coventry Watch Museum

Court 7, Rear of Shakespeare Public House, Medieval Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BA

The surrounding land constitutes as what is known as a 'court' with a Victorian toilet block and is one of the only examples of a court still in…

The museum site is based on Medieval Spon Street in the three remaining 19th century cottages built in 1820.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Dalecote House - Coventry Freemasons Masonic Heritage Centre

165 Warwick Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6AU

It is home to 10 Masonic lodges meeting in the Coventry and local Warwickshire area. The building was purchased by the Drapers Guild around 1975…

Originally built in 1878 as a private residence for the Twist family, Dalecote House is an imposing Victorian property located in the heart of Coventry and still retains many of the original features.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000 - 1600

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Draper’s Hall

Bayley Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN

Its stunning Regency interiors are largely intact. This is the third building on the site and is located next to the site of the important Great…

Grade II listed Drapers Hall was built for the Draper's Company in 1832 by architects Rickman & Hutchison in the Greek Revival style.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1700

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Folly Lane Members Football Club

Folly Lane Boys Club, 401A London Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DA

Come along to learn about the history of the building and football teams who currently play and played there as well as old memorabilia and…

Folly lane football club was formed in the 1950's.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 12.00 - 16.00
  • Sat 15 Sept: 12.00 - 16.00

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Ford’s Hospital Almshouse

Greyfriars Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GY

Originally built to accommodate six poor men and their wives and a priest who was to live in the house and use the chapel, the Almshouse survived…

Fords Hospital was built in the early 1520s from an endowment made by the will of William Ford a wool merchant and former Mayor of Coventry who died in 1509.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5QP

Store tours - Friday 7 September ONLY. - Book onto our free tours of our painting, natural history and social history stores for a rare insight…

The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum tells 2000 years of Coventry's history and is home to an impressive visual art collection. In 2010 it was awarded Family Friendly Museum of the Year.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: Store Tours 1300 & 1430 ONLY
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1200 - 1530
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1200 - 1530

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Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church, 5A Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

Come along and explore the Medieval Doom painting, ancient artefacts and wonderful architecture. There will be welcomers available to answer…

Founded in the 12th century first recorded in 1113, it is one of the largest medieval churches in England. Features the famous Doom painting of the Last Judgement. This extraordinary building has survived fire, reformation and Blitz.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 13 Sept: 0930-1630 -lunch break service 1300
  • Fri 14 Sept: 0930-1630
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0930-1630
  • Sun 16 Sept: 0930-1630 around services

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Holyhead Studios

16 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AU

It has historically served as a Quaker Friend's Meeting House, Police Social Club, youth centre and one-time rehearsal space for the Specials,…

Set in the midst of a conservation area adjacent to Spon Street visitors can enjoy this lively and creative space which was built in 1898

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 - 1700
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1200 - 1630

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King Henry VIII School

King Henry Viii School, Warwick Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6AQ

An opportunity to take a tour with the chance to view documents and artefacts illustrating 470 years of history including the original School…

Founded in 1545 in the aftermath of the Reformation, King Henry VIII School has stood on its present site since 1885. The mock Tudor facade dates from this time although the interior was extensively re-modelled following the 1941 Blitz.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000 - 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Lanchester Interactive Archive

Coventry University, Frederick Lanchester Building, Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5DD

It is the biggest source of Lanchester information in the world. This vast collection of over 21,000 images has now been digitised and will be…

Coventry University holds the largest collection of Frederick Lanchester's work in notebooks, sketchbooks, photographs, blueprints, patents and correspondence.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1700
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Lychgate Cottages (presently the Coventry Prayer House)

3-5 Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

The latter was founded in 1043 by Earl Leofric and Lady Godiva which became Coventry's first Cathedral in 1102 and was destroyed during the…

The Lychgate cottages are three interconnecting Grade II listed cottages. They are the only intact Benedictine Monastic buildings in the original priory precinct and their history and heritage is woven with that of Coventry's St Mary's Priory.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1300-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1300-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1300-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1300-1600

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Old Blue Coats School

5a Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

The actual school was founded as the first Charity School for girls in Coventry in 1714. The building itself was constructed over one corner of…

Grade II chateau style girls' school built in 1856/57. Architect: John Murray.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 13 Sept: 0930-1630
  • Fri 14 Sept: 0930-1630
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0930-1630
  • Sun 16 Sept: 0930-1630

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Old Grammar School

Hale Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD

It has recently been restored and brought back into public use as part of the Coventry Transport Museum redevelopment in 2014-2015. Opportunity to…

The Old Grammar School is a 12th century hospital and chapel which following the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century became Coventry's first free school.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1200 - 1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1200 - 1600

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Ordinary Women who do Extraordinary things -  Legend and reality Godiva - Dame Goodyvers Daye

Cathedral Quarter, Coventry City Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1

Unique chance to meet and celebrate with Lady Godiva, Countess of Mercia. Come and join our celebration in the historic Cathedral Quarter in the…

Ordinary Women doing Extraordinary things come with us as we uncover, acknowledge and reveal the trailblazing women behind the legends enabling other people to walk in their footsteps and develop new paths


Opening Times

  • Fri 14 Sept: 10.30 am - 12.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Priory Undercroft & Visitors Centre

6 Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX

Buried for centuries beneath redevelopment, this extraordinary area of cellars was part of the city's original Cathedral. Unearthed by Channel 4's…

Built on the site of the Benedictine Priory of St Mary's, the priory tells the story of Coventry's first Cathedral founded in the 11th century by Lady Godiva and the Earl of Leofric.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 - 1530
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100 - 1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred

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Ryton Organic Gardens

Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3LG

Our inspirational demonstration gardens, based five miles from Coventry city Centre, provide the perfect chance for visitors to learn more about…

Ryton Organic Gardens is the perfect destination for anyone interested in seeing the principles and practices of organic gardening.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1000- 1600
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000 - 1600
  • Sat 8 Sept: 0800 - 1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 0800 - 1600
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 0800-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 0800-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Severn Trent Headquarters

Severn Trent Water Ltd, 2 St. Johns Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2LZ

Visitors will be able to look around the exhibition that showcases the work and heritage of Severn Trent and experience a guided tour around the…

A rare chance to take a look inside the hub of the company responsible for the water and waste water service in the Midlands - the company that chose Coventry as its base in 2010.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400
  • Sun 16 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Spon Spun Arts and Heritage Festival

Coventry Artspace, 16 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AU

This year on Saturday 8 September it will feature a new heritage tour devised by nationally renowned local arts organisation Talking Birds as part…

The Spon Spun festival is held once a year during Heritage Open Days.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1200 -1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 -1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Bartholomew’s Church

Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2DT

The art of glass painting and firing was lost for many years but was revived with much interest in 1752. A fine example of this can be seen in the…

The present building was built at the expense of Lord Craven who owned Coombe Abbey nearby and was dedicated in 1773, although the original site dates back to the Middle Ages where there is evidence that a chapel was established here.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Catherine’s Well

Beaumount Crescent, Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1AL

The well used to supply water to the west side of the city.

Grade II listed well dating back to the 14th century.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100 -1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St George’s Church, Coundon

St. Georges Church, Barkers Butts Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1EA

After the Coventry's bombings in 1940 King George VI visited the city to get a first hand picture of the damage. He visited the new brick church,…

The original parish church on this site, was a wooden building dating from 1928/9 when the district of Coundon began to be rapidly expanded.
The foundation stone of the new church was laid by Lord Iliffe, with the then vicar, Rev Bill Wilson in 1938.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St John the Baptist Church

St. John the Baptist Church, Fleet Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3AY

Its history is unique with many points of interest including a Royal foundation dating from 1342. Renowned for being the origin of the phrase…

This striking Grade 1 collegiate church was described by Sir Gilbert Scott, the eminent Victorian architect as possibly the most beautiful church in the Country.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1630
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1115-1630
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000 - 1600
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000 - 1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000 - 1630
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1115 - 1630

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Mary Magdalen Church

St. Mary Magdalen Church, Sir Thomas Whites Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8DR

The owner of the land in 1168 was the Earl of Chester, Hugh of Cyfeiliog. When the knight he sent to the crusades in his stead returned with…

The first thing that strikes you as you approach is the blue roof, glinting in the sun or glittering in the rain. And indeed, St Mary Magdalen’s is known as ‘The Church with the Blue Roof’.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-2000
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1800
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1200-1800

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St Mary’s Guildhall

St. Marys Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RN

First built in the 1340s for the merchant guild of St Mary it was enlarged between 1394 and 1414 and extensively embellished at the end of the…

St Mary's Guildhall is one of the finest surviving examples of a Medieval Guildhall in the country.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Swift - Heritage Working Boat

10a St Nicholas St, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4LY

An opportunity to go aboard this heritage canal working boat and see the living conditions of the boat mans cabin. Experience what life was like…

The Heritage Working Boats Group was formed, as a group of volunteers, to maintain a collection of working boats on behalf of the Canal and River Trust.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000 -1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600

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The Garden of The Broomfield Tavern

Broomfield Tavern, 14-16 Broomfield Place, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6GY

Some of the foundations for these can still be seen. Further brick walls and a possible medieval stone pit have been discovered and excavation…

An opportunity to view the ongoing excavation dig of remains of some Victorian cottages.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100-1600

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The Phil Silvers Archival Museum

Unit 2C, Fargo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5ED

Located in Coventry's popular niche shopping and crafts centre Fargo Village the museum was the realisation of the ambition of the British Phil…

The 1st November 2015 marked both the 30th anniversary of Phil Silvers' passing and the official opening of the Phil Silvers Archival Museum.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1600
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100-1500
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100-1600

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War Memorial Cenotaph Chamber of Silence

Kenilworth Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6PT

This rare opportunity will enable those attending to view the Rolls of the Fallen which lists all the Coventry men killed in the two World Wars as…

The Friends of War Memorial park are giving visitors a chance to see inside the 90 foot Cenotaph at the Chamber of Silence which is only normally open for Remembrance Sunday.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1100-1600

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Weavers House and Garden

Spon End Building Preservation Trust, 121 Upper Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ

Saved from demolition and restored by Spon End Building Preservation Trust, the project was completed in 2008. One of the cottages has been…

A terrace of six timber-framed artisan cottages built in 1455 known as the Black Swan Terrace.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600
  • Sun 16 Sept: 1000-1600

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Haden Hill House Museum - What’s up there?

Haden Hill House Museum, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7JU

Every wondered what is behind the scenes and what rooms we don;t let you see? Haden Hill House Museum is a Victorian gentleman's residence set…

“What’s Up There?” Unlock and discover some of the secrets of our attic and store rooms and take a unique glimpse behind the scenes.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 11am & 2:30am
  • Sat 8 Sept: 2:30pm
  • Sun 9 Sept: 2:30pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Haden Old Hall Cellar Tours

Haden Old Hall, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7JU

A rare chance to look around the cellars of our restored 17th century farmhouse. What will you find lurking in the shadows! A fascinating step…

Join us for a rare opportunity to look around the cellars in Haden Old Hall
Places are limited so advanced booking is essential.
Please be aware that there are steep steps & uneven floors & low ceilings, so appropriate footwear is advised.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 2pm & 3pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 2pm & 3pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Haden Old Hall Open Days (next to Haden Hill House Museum)

Haden Old Hall, Next to haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7JU

Haden Old Hall (next to Haden Hill House) , Haden Hill Park , Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B647JU Haden Old Hall is not often open to the…

Visit our heavily restored late 17th century farmhouse not usually open to the public.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 2pm-4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Share a History Stroll around Haden Hill Park

Haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Road, Cradley heath, West Midlands, B64 7JU

Haden Hill House Museum, Off Barrs Rd, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B647JU Share a stroll around Haden Hill Park with local historian John…

walk through 400 years of landscape history.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 10am-11am
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 10am-11am

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Coroner’s Court

Coroner's Court, St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HP

Visitors will have a rare opportunity to see inside the Grade II* listed Coroner's Court, designed by Harvey and Wicks and built between 1924 and…

Visitors will have access to the Coroner's Court which is listed Grade II* and forms part of a complex of civic buildings designed by the architects Harvey and Wicks between 1924 and 1928.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Council Chamber

Dudley Council House, 1 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HJ

The Council House, listed Grade II, was built to the designs of W. Alexander Harvey & H Graham Wicks in 1934-5. It was the last in a series of…

Visitors will be able to access the Council Chamber within the Council House, designed by Harvey & Wicks 1934-5.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Hidden Objects: Tour & Tea

Black Country Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SQ

On Saturday 15th September, come and join our curators in a behind the scenes tour of the museum stores. You will discover the stories that lie…

Join us in a behind the scenes tour and meet the BCLM Curators, see some of the Museum’s hidden treasures and curiosities and enjoy a cup of tea!

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: Tour 1200 & 1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Providence Baptist Church

19 Hospital Lane, Dudley, West Midlands, WV14 9LF

In 1805 members from Darkhouse Chapel began worshipping in a small cottage in Hospital Lane Coseley. In 1809 this cottage was too small so the…

Providence Baptist Church was built in 1871 in the English Gothic Style and seated 550 worshippers. A major refurbishment was carried out in 1981 including the lowering of the roof. The refurbished church in its present form was opened in 1982.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10:00 - 16:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Edmund, King and Martyr, Dudley.

Castle Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1LQ

A Palladian style building. Displays of the church's history; liturgical vestments; free tours during the day or by appointment for groups;…

Rebuilt in 1724 after the local castle commander ordered its (partial) demolition in 1646, so as not to afford shelter to the approaching Cromwellian forces.
Now almost complete is phase one of a tower restoration in 2018.


Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10am to 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Top Church

Church of St Thomas and St Luke (Top Church), Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1QR

Top Church celebrates the 200th anniversary of its re-building this year on medieval foundations. Our usual Saturday morning opening will be…

Georgian Church, celebrating its 200th anniversary year with its hidden medieval crypt visible on a virtual tour. Three actual tours will be available in the morning and a talk about the history of the building in the afternoon

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600, Tour 1030, 1130, 1230 Talk 1415

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Town Hall

Town Hall, St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HP

The Town Hall, Museum and Coroner's Court were built in memory of Brooke Robinson, a prominent local solicitor, borough coroner and MP, and his…

Visitors will have access to the Town Hall which is listed Grade II* and forms part of a complex of civic buildings designed by the architects Harvey and Wicks between 1924 and 1928.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Unitarian OId Meeting House

Old Meeting House, 22 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1DB

The Dudley Congregation was founded in 1622 and built its first Chapel in 1702, but only 13 years later, this was burnt down in the 'Church and…

The Unitarian Old Meeting House, listed Grade II and dating from the early 18th Century, is one of the oldest buildings in Dudley.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

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Discover the tiny childhood home of the most famous person you’ve never hear of!

Bishop Asbury Cottage,, Newton Road, , Great Barr, West Midlands, B43 6HN

Travel back to the mid 18th century and discover the tiny cottage where Francis Asbury grew up. Discover how his early years in the Midlands…

Discover the childhood home of Francis Asbury, first Methodist Bishop of the USA and considered one of the founders of the nation in America yet little known in his native country and region.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 10am-12pm
  • Fri 14 Sept: 10am-12pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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A Journey Through the Years

Christ Church, High Street, Quarry Bank, West Midlands, DY5 2JP

Christ Church has served the community of Quarry Bank since 1847. You are invited to view the interior and exterior of Christ Church at your…

Explore the windows and monuments within and without Christ Church. Visit an exhibition on weddings at Christ Church over the years, view a collection of archive photographs, read about plans for the future of the building and enjoy a cream tea!

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10:00 - 14:00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Galton Valley Pumping Station, Smethwick

Off the Mainline Canal, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA

Learn about this amazing industrial building and life and work on the canals. You can also take one of our guided walks to the remains of the Old…

Visit this fascinating canal building showcasing information and objects telling the story of life on the canals in the Victorian Period.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 10am - 3pm
  • Sat 15 Sept: 10am-3pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Ruskin on Tour- Ruskin Pottery in Smethwick

Smethwick Local Authority, Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5RJ

Visit this special exhibition of Ruskin Pottery on display in Smethwick. Ruskin Pottery was created at the end of the 19th century and into the…

Visit Thimblemill Library and see world famous Ruskin Pottery on display in the town in which it was made.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 9am-1pm
  • Fri 7 Sept: 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
  • Sat 8 Sept: 10am-4pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 9am-1pm
  • Fri 14 Sept: 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm
  • Sat 15 Sept: 10am-4pm

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Smethwick Heritage Centre

Smethwick Heritage Centre, High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3NJ

We will be open 11 - 3 on Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th September. Interesting displays and exhibitions, along with refreshments will be in the…

The Heritage Centre in Victoria Park, Smethwick has displays and exhibitions featuring the town's rich past. On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September we will also have guided tours around the historic sections of the Council House.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 1100 - 1500
  • Fri 7 Sept: 1100 - 1500
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100 - 1500
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1100 - 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Smethwick Rolfe Street Station

West Midlands Railway, Smethwick Rolfe Street Railway Station, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AF

Smethwick station was built in 1890 by the London & North Western Railway. Many of the Victorian design features remain in the main station…

The station exhibition room will be open, with information on the history of the station and of the community mural on Platform 1

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Exhibition: A Stroll Along Station Road

Knowle Parish Church, The Square, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LN

Including the most significant places between High Street and Lodge Road: The Olde House, the cinema, charity cottages, Bower House, Jubilee…

A virtual tour along Station Road, the original road from Hockley Heath to Coventry, passing through Knowle at the crossroads with High Street at the south end.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: Not open.
  • Fri 7 Sept: Not open
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1500 at Knowle Parish Church
  • Sun 9 Sept: Not open
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1800 at Knowle Library
  • Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1700 at Knowle Library
  • Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1500 at Knowle Library
  • Sun 16 Sept: Not Open

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St GILES CHURCH PACKWOOD

Glasshouse Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 6PU

The church is always open to visitors free of charge, on the day volunteers will be available to share information, provide simple…

A. St Giles church has stood on this site for over 800 years
B. Interesting stained glass windows
C. 14c Chancel Wall Painting
D. Mentioned in Edith Holdens book “ The Diary of an Edwardian Lady”
E. Norman Parish chest

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10am until 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson Heritage Open Weekend

Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall, Near Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AN

Join us on Saturday 8th September from 12 noon for our Autumn Fayre on Temple House lawn. Stalls include a Raffle, Tombola, Bric a brac, Books,…

Temple Balsall, former headquarters of the Knights Templar in Warwickshire, has a Knights Hospitaller church, almshouses and school built by Lady Katherine Leveson in 1679, and the grave of Harry Williams, author of It’s a Long Way to Tipperary .

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: Autumn Fayre 1200 - 1700, Art Exhibition 1045-1700
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1430 - 1900, Art Exhibition 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St. John’s Church, Hagley, Worcestershire

Hall Drive, Hagley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9LQ

Vistitors will have the opportunity to chime one of the bells to see how important it is to get the correct timing between each of the bells. Only…

Visitors will have access to the church tower ringing chamber as shown in the photo. They will be able to see a demonstation of change ringing and see how easy it is to make even heavy bells chime.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Fri 7 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Sat 8 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Sun 9 Sept: 12 noon to 4pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Fri 14 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Sat 15 Sept: 10 am to 4pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 12 noon to 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House

37, Scotts Road, Stourbridge, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1UR

We will tell visitors about the history of our purpose built 1689 Quaker Meeting; have a photo display of the very comprehensive restoration work…

Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House, built in 1689 is one of the oldest buildings in Stourbridge.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1530
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1130-1500

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Stourbridge’s Historical 18th Century Unitarian Chapel

176 Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TG

The Chapel is a Grade 2 listed building dated 1788. The interior has changed very little since this date; it still has the original wooden box…

“I’ve been past here so many times and wondered what it was like inside.” Words often heard from first-time visitors to the 1788 chapel, with its many original features, like the box pews, doors and pulpit. Now's your chance to see it for yourself.

Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 11am to 4pm
  • Sun 9 Sept: 1pm to 5pm, to include a service of worship from 3pm, all welcome.
  • Sat 15 Sept: 11am to 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Webb Corbett Glass Factory - Glassmaking Heritage

Glasshouse Arts Centre, The Glasshouse, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF

Tour of the Webb Corbett glass factory which is now a heritage centre celebrating the 400 years of glassmaking on this site experience COLOUR…

A day packed full of events and activities which celebrating our Glassmaking heritage.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.00-3.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required

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Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield

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

Following our successful first HOD in 2017, this year we will focus on famous residents of Sutton Coldfield, not only Bishop Vesey, but also some…

- Explore our 700-year-old Grade 1-listed building
- Climb the tower
- Meet characters from Sutton Coldfield's past
- Activities for all ages.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.30am till 4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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New Hall Water Mill

New Hall Mill, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QU

New Hall Water Mill is an 18th century, Grade II listed, flour mill in full working order. It has a large overshot wheel powering millstones that…

Working water mill with exhibitions and grounds including pondside walks, tree trail and meadow walks.
Tea room, car parking, bike parking, accessible ground floor and exhibitions.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Aldridge Transport Museum

Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenstone Drive, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8TP

The museum is run solely by volunteers and first opened to the public in 1992 from what had been the first purpose built tram depot in Birmingham,…

Primarily a commercial road transport museum featuring a representation of buses, small trucks and other smaller vehicles housed in one building. There are displays of relevant associated artefacts with an emphasis on buses and coaches.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 10.30 - 16.00
  • Sun 16 Sept: 10.30 - 16.00

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Matthew’s Parish Church, Walsall

St Matthew's Parish Church, St Matthew's Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG

On Friday evening and Saturday visitors to our church building will be able to see a 12th/13th century crypt including parts of the old east wall…

See our medieval crypt; 15th century chancel; 15th century font; 19th century nave and ceiling; stained glass.

Guided tower visits Friday evening only. On Saturday a special peal of the bells screened live to the nave.

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1800-2030
  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery: Cartoons and Caricatures

Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7DF

Charlie Grigg grew up and lived all his life in what is now Sandwell working as a frelance artist for the Beano, Dandy and Topper as well as other…

To run alongside our exhibition of work by local cartoonist Charlie Grigg who drew for the Beano and the Dandy join in our arty workshops and activities

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 11:30am-3:30pm
  • Sat 8 Sept: 2pm-4pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 11:30am-3:30pm
  • Sat 15 Sept: 2pm-4pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Medieval Mayhem - The Buckingham’s Retinue at Bromwic Hall, The Manor House

Manor House Museum, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA

The Manor House opens its grounds to Buckinghams Retinue and they take us back to the time of the Wars of the Roses and set up their Medieval…

Join the Buckingham's Retinue as this re-enactment society set up camp and bring this fabulous medieval building to life.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 11am-3pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 11am-3pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Oak House Museum: What’s up there and A Victorian Lady Traveller!

Oak House Visitor Centre, 190 Oak Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8HJ

Learn all about West Bromwich explorer Helen Caddick who travelled around the world in the late 1800s and early 1900s and was instrmental in…

Pop into this fabulous 17th century farmhouse in West Bromwich and take a peep behind the scenes at our Animal Room not usually open to the public and discover some of the characters associated with the house's history.

Opening Times

  • Thurs 6 Sept: 2pm-5pm
  • Thurs 13 Sept: 2pm-5pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Oak House Museum: Women through the Ages - and what’s up there (view the animal room)

Oak House Visitor Centre, 190 Oak Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8HJ

The Oak House Museum will be celebrating women throughout the ages today where you see can demonstrations and learn about women in the Iron Age,…

Join us at the Oak House and celebrate women through the ages and see demonstrations from the Iron Age, 17th century and Victorian England. Also take a peep at the top floor not usually open to the public!

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 2pm-5pm
  • Sun 16 Sept: 2pm-5pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Manor House Museum (Bromwic Hall) - Knights’ and Maidens’ school

Manor House Museum, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA

Join our family fun day - Channel your inner knight or maiden as the Manor House Museum opens its school doors to teach lessons in chivalry,…

Channel your inner knight or maiden as the Manor House Museum opens its school doors to teach lessons in chivalry, dance, cooking and weaponry and take a family friendly tour of the house.

Opening Times

  • Sun 9 Sept: 11am-3pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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The Locksmith’s House

The Locksmiths House, 54 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA

Come along and see what family life was like for the Willenhall lock makers and shop keepers, the Hodson family, who lived and worked in the house…

Step back into Willenhall's past - The Locksmith's house has been left exactly as it would have been in Edwardian times and as part of the National Heritage Open Days it will be open for free for you and your family to explore.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100 - 1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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Moseley Old Hall - Extraordinary Days Re-enactment

Moseley Old Hall, Moseley Old Hall Lane, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 7HY

Join us on the anniversary of Charles II arriving at Moseley and meet some of the key characters involved in his escape. Find them around the…

What does it feel like to be in fear for your life? What does it take to offer shelter to a hunted man? Come and meet the ordinary people who became part of history for two extraordinary days in 1651.


Opening Times

  • Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1700, Timed Tickets for house 1100-1600

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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St Andrew’s Church, Wolverhampton

St Andrew's Close, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0QZ

St Andrew's Church was built in the 1960s to a striking modern design by Richard Twentyman. The RIBA commended its 'dramatic spatial qualities and…

A twentieth century church with a fantastic stained glass window by John Piper

Opening Times

  • Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1800

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St Peter and St Paul Roman Catholic Church, Wolverhampton

51 North Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1 RJ

St. Peter and St. Paul: Giffard House 1727-9. By F. Smith of Warwick for The house contains the earliest remaining post-Reformation public urban…

St. Peter and St. Paul: a historic church containing the earliest remaining post-Reformation public urban chapel for Catholics.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1100-1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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‘Suffragette Reenactment - The trial of Emmeline Pankhurst’

National Trust, Wightwick Manor, Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8EE

Are you a Suffragist or a Suffragette? Inside the Manor is the Suffragist view. Outside this summer, there will be Suffragette marches to hear…

Based on the words of Emmeline Pankhurst in her autobiography ‘Suffragette My Own Story’, this live, outdoor performance is written by Sam Kick and stars our wonderful volunteers.

Opening Times

  • Sat 15 Sept: 1130 & 1400 (1230 & 1400 if wet weather)

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Not applicable

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