Birmingham

Properties and events in Birmingham

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A walk with a different perspective on Spaghetti Junction

Aston Station, Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7PR
In person
Pre-booking required

Walk along the canals from Aston station to Perry Hall Park, including passing underneath Spaghetti Junction.

Birmingham Honey Show

University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House & Garden, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2RT
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 Village Primary School (Part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)

Bournville Village Primary School, Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY
In person
Pre-booking not required

We invite you to visit our beautiful school, including George Hall, frescoes, and the historical school archives.

Brandwood End Cemetery

Brandwood End Cemetery, Woodthorpe Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6EH
In person
Pre-booking required

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 World - Historical Presentation (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)

69 Linden Road, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 1JR
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

Explore Medieval Church and surrounding Conservation Area

St Laurence Church and Pastoral Centre, 173 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Holy Trinity Church, 7 Church Hill, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1TF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Moor Pool Heritage Festival - Moor Pool Hall and community venues around the Moor Pool Estate

Moor Pool Hall, 37 The Circle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9DY
In person
Book on day

Experience the wonderful community spirit and Arts and Crafts splendour of Moor Pool Estate, the hidden Garden Suburb a stone's throw from Birmingham City Centre. Our Heritage Festival delivers a village fete vibe near the heart of the City!

Moseley Hall Dovecote, cowhouse and 18c style garden

179b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

The 18th century dovecote, cowhouse and garden were part of the home farm of Moseley Hall estate, belonging first to the Grevis and then the Taylor families. Discover how much work was involved in feeding the owners in the big house.

Moseley Hall icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool

93A/95 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to see one of the best-preserved icehouses in the West Midlands, originally built for the benefit of the wealthy owners of Moseley Hall. Sited in Moseley Park, an oasis of calm usually only open to keyholders.

Moseley Park & Pool

93A/95 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to visit an oasis of calm usually only open to keyholders. In 1898 the families who had moved into Chantry and Salisbury Roads formed the Moseley Park & Pool Private Company, now a charity maintaining this unusual feature – a gated park.

New Hall Water Mill

New Hall Mill, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QU
In person
Pre-booking not required

New Hall Water Mill, a Grade II listed building, is one of only two working water mills still surviving in the Birmingham area. Extensive grounds, gardens with tea room, stalls and events.

Spring Hill College @ Moseley School and Sixth Form

Spring Hill College, Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 9UU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Spring Hill College originally opened in 1857 as a training centre for Congregational ministers. It later became a Hydropathic baths and botanical gardens, then Moseley Barracks in 1914 and school in 1923. Tour includes Tower trips.

St Alban the Martyr, Highgate, Birmingham

St. Alban the Martyr Church, Conybere Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover this ‘hidden gem’ in Highgate, Birmingham. Designed by renowned Gothic Revival architect John Loughborough Pearson and opened in 1881, this church is a masterpiece of Anglo-Catholic artistry, history, and architecture. Come and See!

St Mary's Convent of Mercy

St. Marys Convent, 98 Hunters Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1EB
In person
Pre-booking required

A Pugin-built, 1841 convent of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. A small number of pre-booked guided tours will be available.

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall Heritage Day

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6DA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is opening its doors to show you a rare glimpse of behind the scenes, backstage and even on the roof, offering you a wonderful view of Sutton Coldfield. There'll be local theatre entertainment, historical groups, and more.

Walk from the Moor Pool Estate to Edgbaston Reservoir

Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre, Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9QS
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided heritage walk with City of Birmingham Ramblers