Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries and a short walk from the Museum, are the ruins of Bordesley Abbey - a medieval Cistercian Abbey which has been extensively excavated.
St. Peters Church, Ipsley Church Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0AJ
12 Sep 2026
In person
Pre-booking not required
What have the Victorians done for us at St Peter's Church? Our day will have displays and photographs to show how the Victorians not only changed the church building in Ipsley, but how the community changed with the growth of the local needle mills.
The Redditch Local History Museum (RLHM) Heritage Walk is a guided exploration of the town’s working-lives history , tracing how ordinary people shaped Redditch from its needle making origins to its modern cultural identity .
The Boathouse, Arrow Valley Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LJ
Available anytime
In person
Pre-booking not required
Visit the Royal Enfield Bullet Sculpture at The Boathouse Café at Arrow Valley Lake, scan the QR code to watch our short film, and immerse yourself in the history of the world’s longest-running production motorcycle: the Royal Enfield Bullet.
St. Stephens Church, Church Green West, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4DY
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking required
Step inside one of Redditch's most iconic landmarks and discover the stories of the ordinary people who have shaped our church and town for more than 170 years. Explore Everyday Histories through the lives of those who have walked through the doors.
