Birmingham
Properties and events in Birmingham
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A guided walk through the architecture and history of the Jewellery Quarter
A guided walk with RBSA President Ed Isaacs, starting at the Jewellery Quarter train station and ending at the RBSA Gallery on St Paul’s Square.
A walk with a different perspective on Spaghetti Junction
Walk along the canals from Aston station to Perry Hall Park, including passing underneath Spaghetti Junction.
Austin Village Tour
Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin.
Birmingham Honey Show
Head to Winterbourne House and Garden for Birmingham's biggest celebration of all things honey. Experience live hive demonstrations, buy local honey, and enjoy family activities all set within this buzzing botanical garden.
Bournville Carillon
An opportunity to hear the famous Bournville Carillon being played live as the bells ring our across Bournville village green.
Bournville Model Boat Club
Visitors will see a wide assortment of yachts and model boats in action on the water. A number of radio-controlled yachts and boats will be available for visitors to sail.
Bournville Quaker Meeting House
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 the pioneering village beyond the boundaries of the city centre.
Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowls Club
Visit the oldest sporting club in Bournville and come have a go at Crown Green Bowls.
Bournville Village Primary School
We invite you to visit our beautiful school, including George Hall, frescoes, and the historical school archives.
Brandwood End Cemetery - Who lies beneath
Learn more about those that lie beneath the memorials in Brandwood End and what the headstones really say.
Brandwood End Cemetery- Your own 'Musical Youth'
Leaf arts are repeating last years very successful 'silent walk' with new music. Relive your 'everyday history' through music in the tree lined avenues of Brandwood End Cemetery. The music evoked lots of smiles and a few tears.
Cadbury Archives, Mondelez International
The Cadbury Archives are a rich treasure trove of material relating to the history of the Cadbury business. The Archives contain documents dating back to 1842 and extensive packaging and advertising collections.
Cadbury World - Historical Presentation
Join us for a 45 minute presentation on the history of Bournville, the Cadbury family and the success of their chocolate business, followed by free entry into Cadbury World. Talk is 10:00am - 10:45am, self-guided tour at 11:00am.
City Centre Public Art Trail Featuring the Work of William Bloye
A guided walk by Viv Astling RBSA, from the Hall of Memory to the RBSA Gallery in the Jewellery Quarter (about 2km) taking in 24 venues.
Concert Hall, Mondelez International
The Concert Hall, opened by Cadbury in 1927, is a unique space. Step inside to learn about its history and listen to some live music and performances on the stage.
Dame Elizabeth Hall
Dame Elizabeth Hall is a community hall owned by Bournville Village Trust but is run on a day to day basis by Bournville Village Council. We are all volunteers.
Discover Stirchley Baths Community Centre
A swimming baths for Stirchley was first proposed in 1903. Land was gifted to Kings Norton Council by Cadbury Bros and the building was opened in 1911. In 2016 it reopened as a Community Centre - no swimming!
Explore Medieval Church and surrounding Conservation Area
St Laurence Church is a Grade I listed building and is one of only four remaining mediaeval churches in Birmingham. The Norman Door was part of the original C12th church and is the oldest piece of architecture in the city.
Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield
A chance to view this stunning Grade-I listed parish church and its partner building the Trinity Centre, to climb the church tower and to celebrate the the theme of Everyday Histories in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
Manor Farm Park Heritage Trail
A walking trail takes visitors to ten sites in the beautiful Manor Farm Park, showing the changes from farmland in the 16th century, to the development of a country estate and ownership by the Cadbury family, to the creation of a public park in 1955.