West Midlands
Properties and events in West Midlands
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
"Everyday histories display" examples of Whitchurch women in business
A chance for members of the public, normally busy in the week, to visit the museum and view research into Whitchurch women running their own businesses during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
16th Century Painted Room, Ledbury
16th Century Wall Paintings were discovered in the late 20th century. Ask questions of the guides. Display cabinets and information boards. Children's activities.
A Forgotten Princess: The Centenary of Irene Duleep Singh (1926-2026)
Completing last year's centenary prelude about 'A Forgotten Princess', join heritage detective, Sundeep Braich, in remembrance of Princess Irene Duleep Singh, the actual last-born Princess of Punjab, exploring heritage, belonging, and identity.
A guided tour of exempt works of art at Upton Viva, Banbury
A selection of items from the collection can be seen on a guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours at 1000 on 11th and 14th September. Numbers are limited to 6 on each tour so entry is by pre-booked tickets only and ID must be provided.
A guided walk through the architecture and history of the Jewellery Quarter
A guided walk with RBSA President Ed Isaacs, starting at the Jewellery Quarter train station and ending at the RBSA Gallery on St Paul’s Square.
A Musical Heritage
Members of ’The Singing Villeins’ with The Cox-Thompson Family Jazz Band present a Heritage of Music concert.
A Musical Heritage - Avoncroft Museum
Members of ’The Singing Villeins’ with The Cox-Thompson Family Jazz Band present a Heritage of Music concert.
A Tour of Shrewsburys historic Inns within the loop
Shrewsbury’s historic town loop, formed by the River Severn, contains one of the richest collections of medieval and early modern inns in England. These inns were vital stopping points for travellers, drovers, merchants, and later tourists.
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.
Albany Theatre Backstage Tours
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.
Alcester War Memorial Town Hall
Grade I listed timber framed town hall.
Alderson House
A magnificent early Georgian building with many original features and a lot of history.
Aldridge Transport Museum
Primarily a commercial road transport museum featuring buses, most of which were either built in or ran in the West Midlands. Numerous other associated display items and smaller vehicles / commercials also on display.
All Saints Church. Beautiful windows. Blackmore Mill on the Spadesbourne
All Saints has Arts and Crafts features, including work by the Bromsgrove Guild. The stained glass windows Worcestershire Model Laundry
All Saints' Church Sandon
A family-friendly event through our history—a unique behind-the-scenes tour of this gem of a Grade I listed church building and ancient graveyard will take you from Norman origins to the present day. Family fun activities outside and plenty of cake!
Allesley Park Walled Garden History & Heritage Orchard
The Walled Garden dates back to c1785, and is now an educational resource run by volunteers. House next door in Arts and Crafts style c1913 with old dovecote (not open). Features a kitchen garden, medicinal herbs and heritage orchard.
An Everyday Life? Two English Women Who Married Indian Royalty
In 1889, chambermaid Ada Douglas Wetherill married Maharajah Duleep Singh, linked to the Koh-i-Noor diamond. In 1898, Lady Anne Coventry married his son, Prince Victor. What do these stories of two English women tell us about class, love and life?
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery
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
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
ARNOLD BENNETT - Dudson Museum "Just Across the Road"
The Arnold Bennett Society at the former Dudson Pottery, which is just across the road from Arnold Bennett's birthplace. A day of displays, discussion, presentations and screenings featuring Bennett's writings on Stoke, its folk and its industry.