West Midlands

Properties and events in West Midlands

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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.

Albany Theatre Backstage Tours

The Albany Theatre, Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Get exclusive backstage access to The Albany, an art deco theatre built in the 1930s. Hear about the storied history of this arts venue, from its origins as a college lecture hall to its role in World War II and its present-day use as a theatre.

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, London Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Anglican Chapel was restored and opened as an event venue in 2022, with new interpretation throughout the wider cemetery. Drop in to view the space and find out the stories of some of the ordinary people buried in the Cemetery.

Arden Hall, Castle Bromwich - Local History Hub – Walk back in time

Castle Bromwich Parish Council, Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9PB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Photographs of Castle Bromwich dating back many years, Newspaper cuttings of events which took place. History books of the area. All will be displayed to view with local history and displays being showcased

AudaTours Coventry Audio Tour: Hands to the Work

Holy Trinity Coventry, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5RR
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Coventry, exploring the weavers, watch-makers, ribbon trade and car-workers who built the city.

AudaTours Wolverhampton Audio Tour: Sweat and Shine

St Peter's Collegiate Church (Anglican), Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1RT
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Wolverhampton, exploring the lock-smiths, japanners, steelworkers and small-shop trades of the Black Country town.

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.

Bond's Hospital

1 Bonds Hospital, Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4AX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bond's Hospital is a Grade II Listed Building with a section of the City Wall in it's garden. This building provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly.

Central Library: Past and Present

Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 3AX
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for a rare behind‑the‑scenes tour of the country’s only Grade II* listed Carnegie Library, exploring its rich history and the everyday life that keeps this iconic Wolverhampton landmark thriving today.

Coombe Abbey Hotel's History

Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2AB
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and find out more about Coombe Abbey's History, starting where it all began as a monastery, right up to the present day! Enjoy a scone & a pot of tea too.

Coroner's Court

Coroner's Court, Priory Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HP
Online event
Pre-booking not required

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

Council House

Council House, 1 Priory Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1HF
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Visitors will be able to take a virtual tour of many of the impressive spaces within the Council House, designed by Harvey & Wicks 1934-5.

Dame Goodyvers Daye

Broadgate City Centre, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1NH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A feast day dating back to 15th century. We will bring different communities together creatively to remember Coventry Godiva heritage of the past, heroes from different cultures and faiths of Coventry today.

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.

Ford's Hospital

Fords Hospital, Greyfriars Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Considered to be one of the finest examples of 16th Century domestic buildings in England. In 2006 an episode of Dr Who was filmed here.

Guided tours of Bantock House Museum

Bantock House Museum, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9LQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a tour of Bantock House for an insight into the history of the building and the people that lived there.

Heritage themed Miniature Railway Open Day

Bridge View Light Railway, Russells Garden Centre, Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy train rides on our heritage themed miniature railway along the River Sowe. For Heritage Day 2026, we are embracing the theme of “Everyday Histories”, exploring the daily working lives of those who keep railways running - past and present.

Holy Trinity Church Coventry

5A Priory Row, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5EX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Medieval parish church with 15th century Doom painting.

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.

Moments in Time - Coventry Watch Museum

Court 7, Rear of Public House, Medieval Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come along to the Coventry Watch Museum where you will find out what it was like to live in a Coventry court. Come and see the famous crack caused by a shockwave during the April 1941 Blitz.