West Midlands
Properties and events in West Midlands
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Absence/Presence - Exhibition Opening and Panel Talk
An exhibition opening, hearing from speakers and one of our Clergy team, about the Absence/Presence exhibition, and stories from those who built this magnificent building.
Acocks Green Heritage Trail
Explore local heritage in Acocks Green in this guided walk.
Albion Street Church - Free to Explore
A chance to see inside this 1882 Church which has formed a key role in the history of the town. For Architect buffs see how a recent restoration modernised the church, bringing new uses to a historic building.
Aldridge Transport Museum
Primarily a commercial road transport museum with emphasis on buses but many other vehicular exhibits and artefacts to see as well.
Anglican Chapel open day
The Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, will be open to visitors from 11am – 5pm and there will be cemetery tours during the day. Talk from Coventry Police Museum at 4pm.
Bathe in Nature.... with a musical soundtrack from Classical to Hip Hop
Share a walk and listen to music in Brandwood End Cemetery
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.
Books, Bricks & Building Blocks!
Explore the history of the largest deep plan naturally ventilated library building in Europe and possibly the world.
Bournville Carillon (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day)
An opportunity to see and hear the Carillon being played live and to enjoy panoramic views across Bournville Village.
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.
Brierley Hill Library - Historic Artefacts and Local History Collection.
Explore the library's local history collection. Take advantage of free access to Ancestry and FindMyPaste. Photo exhibition, historic artefacts and more.
Brierley Hill Market Peaky Blinder of a Day
To celebrate Heritage Open Day Brierley Hill's historic market is holding a Peaky Blinders Day - Fancy Dress, Gatsby Dancers, vocalist Vanessa Lee, Sadlers Vintage Blinders. A great family occasion.
Building Walsall Brick by Brick
Walsall is a town of often hidden architectural treasures. We are offering a rare opportunity to explore its archives with archivist, Ian Gray and view our wonderful collection of original building plans among other unique archival documents.
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.
Castle Bromwich Village History - Walk back in time
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.
Celebrating Phil Silvers legacy and 70th anniversary of Sgt Bilko
Established in 2015 with Phil Silvers family blessing the Museum will be celebrating it’s 10th anniversary in 2025 and Sgt Bilko’s 70th birthday!