Birmingham
Properties and events in Birmingham
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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.
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
An opportunity to hear the famous Bournville Carillon being played live as the bells ring our across Bournville village green.
Bournville Model Boat Club (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day)
Visit the oldest sporting club in Bournville and come have a go at Crown Green Bowls.
Bournville Village Primary School (Part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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.
Concert Hall, Mondelez International (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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.
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 (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2026)
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.
Moor Pool Heritage Festival - Moor Pool Hall and community venues around the Moor Pool Estate
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
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
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
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.