Birmingham
Properties and events in Birmingham
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
150 Years of St Anne's Moseley
To celebrate 150 years since the consecration of the church, you can browse a selection of historical material from our archives. On the 13th there will also be the opportunity to visit the tower and bells (not normally accessible to the public).
A walk from Harborne to Edgbaston Reservoir
A guided heritage walk with Birmingham City Ramblers.
Acocks Green Heritage Trail
Explore local heritage in Acocks Green in this guided walk.
Austin Village Tour
Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin.
Bathe in Nature.... with a musical soundtrack from Classical to Hip Hop
Share a walk and listen to music in Brandwood End Cemetery
Behind the Surface: Exploring the link between texture and pattern architecture
Explore texture and pattern in architecture through an exhibition of rare William Mitchell material found in Birmingham City University archives & collections with student work from the School of Architecture.
Birmingham Hippodrome Heritage Morning
Uncover some of the history of this 125-year-old theatre.
Birmingham's Centenary Square; the public art that's there and the public art that's not
A guided walk by Viv Astling RBSA introducing the public art in the city's heart including a rare opportunity to see inside the Hall of Memory.
Bournville Carillon (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day)
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)
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 2025)
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 2025)
We invite you to visit our beautiful school, including George Hall, frescoes, and the historical school archives.
Cadbury Archives, Mondelez International (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2025)
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 50 minute presentation on the history of Bournville, the Cadburys and the success of their chocolate business, followed by free entry into Cadbury World. Talks are: 10:30am - 11:20am, tour at 11:30am and 1:30pm - 2:20pm, tour at 2:30pm.
Church of Saint Alban the Martyr, Conybere Street, Birmingham
The Victorian Gothic Church of St Alban the Martyr designed by John Loughborough Pearson has spectacular stone vaulting, stained glass by Henry Payne, Sidney Meteyard, John Hardman and others, and an Arts and Crafts reredos by Kate and Myra Bunce.
Church of the Ascension, Hall Green
A chance to look around this beautiful Church, consecrated in 1704 and a place of Christian worship to this day.
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.
Coffin Works Taster Tours
To celebrate Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week, we’re offering FREE Taster Tours of our historic Stamp Room on Sunday 14th September.
Concert Hall, Mondelez International (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2025)
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.