Unlocking the Vaults
An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, in the historic vaults at The Exchange.
Stirchley Through Time: Stirchley Library Exhibition
Explore Stirchley’s past through photographs, maps, memories and the voices of local people
The Rep Back Stage Tour
Explore the hidden secrets of The Rep and join us on a backstage tour around our fascinating building
Emmanuel Church Open Session
Visit this historic Grade II* listed church designed by local architect William H Bidlake
Mediaeval Church Open
Opportunity to see a Grade 1 Mediaeval Church and the surrounding Northfield Conservation Area
Post-war Churches of Birmingham
Visits to two post-war churches: St Matthew, Perry Beeches and Our Lady and St. Rose of Lima, Weoley Castle
Museum Collection Centre Open Day
Vitis the Museum Collection Centre, where over 80% of the City’s collections are all under one roof
Sacred Heart & St. Margaret Mary Church, Aston
Visit this Byzantine inspired gem in the heart of Aston
St Mary’s Convent of Mercy, Handsworth
Guided Heritage Tours of the Grade II* listed, Pugin built, Sisters of Mercy Convent
Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film Tour
Understand Digbeth’s history and more with the author of Birmingham’s Public Art
In search of the ‘lost’ churches of Birmingham
This tour explores the ‘lost’ churches of Central Birmingham and the unique stories they tell
Birchfield Heritage Trail
A journey around Birchfield revealing hidden stories and links to other parts of the world
St Nicolas Church, Kings Norton
Visit a fascinating church with 900 years of history, where Thomas the Tank Engine was created
Led Ride – Birmingham Heritage Week Family Ride
Exploring Bournville’s heritage open day by bike with ecobirmingham and Bike Birmingham
‘Who Lies Beneath’ Kings Heath Village Square
Discovering stories from the graveyard of All Saints Church, now buried beneath the Square
Bordesley Parish church open day
A chance to look around this magnificent Byzantine revival church consecrated in 1909
Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowls Club
Visit the oldest sporting club in Bournville and have a go at Crown Green Bowls
Bournville Model Boat Club
A wide range of model yachts and boats in action on the water. Have a go at sailing one
Bournville Carillon
An opportunity to hear the famous Bournville Carillon being played live as the bells ring out across Bournville village green
Bournville Quaker Meeting House
Visit an unusually elaborate Quaker Meeting House and the only one housing an organ
Bournville Village Primary School
Visit the school, including George Hall, large frescoes and school archives
Cadbury Archives, Mondelez International
A treasure trove of historical artefacts, documents and memorabilia showing the history of the Cadbury brand
Concert Hall Mondelez International
Opened by Cadbury in 1927. Step inside to see where many Bournville based societies once played
Manor Farm Park Heritage Trail
Beautiful Manor Farm Park lies ‘hidden’ behind Bristol Road. Explore the heritage of this tranquil green space
Birmingham Family History Taster Session
Discover how the Library of Birmingham can help your family and local history research
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar
The first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK is opening its doors
Selly Manor Museum
Visit two of Birmingham’s oldest buildings, with lots of family activities and hands-on history
St Francis C of E Church
St Francis Church stands at the heart of the Bournville Village and is dedicated to St Francis of Assisi
The Quadrangle – The Bournville Almshouse Trust
Built in 1898 for Richard Cadbury, this is a rare opportunity to visit the Almshouses as part of a pre-booked tour
War Memorial Room, Men’s Pavilion, Mondelez International
A collection of World War I and World War II Memorials to Cadbury employees
Scout Jamboree reminiscence walks
A walk revisiting areas in Sutton Park associated with the World Scout Jamboree in 1957
Holy Cross and St Francis Church Open Session
A chance to experience a modern Roman Catholic church and learn of its history
Austin Village Tour
Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin
Birmingham Back to Backs Open Day
Step inside for free during Birmingham Heritage Week. Discover how generations lived and worked in these houses
Drop in and try your hand at weaving and spinning
Try a heritage craft and learn more about Birmingham’s Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
St Mary’s Church Moseley Heritage Weekend
Guided Tours of Church, Organ Recital, Bellringing, Tour of Tower, Refreshments and Toilet stop
Spring Hill College at Moseley School and Sixth Form
Visit this grade 2* listed building dating back to 1857 and now part of a large mixed comprehensive school
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Through the Lens
An opportunity to explore firsthand photographic records of the Gardens from our Archive
Traces of Europe Guided Walk
A walk around the Jewellery Quarter, exploring the histories of European migrants who made Birmingham their home
A Changing Landscape: Moseley Village and Its Unusual Park
Discover the history of Moseley and its park, which welcomes 50k+ visitors annually
Hidden Spaces: Roof and Basement Tour
A rare opportunity to explore areas of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery usually closed to the public
Seeing Rhonda exhibition
Exhibition about the work, activism and influence of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson
The Cosy Cinema & Kings Heath’s Lost Picture Houses – exhibition
Discover Kings Heath’s lost cinemas through photographs, archives and stories
Visit the historic church St Bartholomew’s, Edgbaston
Learn about the history of Edgbaston and explore the glorious church that is St Bartholomew’s in Edgbaston
Church of the Ascension Hall Green
A chance to have a look around this beautiful Church consecrated in 1704
Discovering Lisel Haas Exhibition
The first exhibition of Lisel Haas’ works at the Library of Birmingham
Family Workshop: Reimagine the Archive: Reimagine the Barber Art Gallery
What if there was a place where anything was possible? Let’s imagine together
Balsall Heath in Changing Times
Discover Balsall Heath through trails, visits, art, poetry, archives, interviews, photography and a touring exhibition
Heritage for All at The Exchange
Drop in and discover the rich history of The Exchange, former head office of Birmingham Municipal Bank
J. W. Evans Silver Factory
Come and get a unique glimpse into the lost industrial world of J. W. Evans Silver Factory
Believe in Balsall Heath Celebration
Celebrate the launch of 30 artist-created banners in Balsall Heath
Storytelling & Sculpture: Beneath your Feet!
A Family Friendly event. Hear about Birmingham’s mining school history and the model mine under the University!
Heritage Open Days at St Michael’s Church, Soho Hill, Handsworth
See inside the Victorian church opposite Soho House and enjoy a cuppa with us
Hidden Spaces: Picture Store Tour
A rare opportunity to explore Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery paintings store!
Ozzy Osbourne: Farewell to ‘Working Class Hero’
In the final weeks of the exhibition join us on a last chance tour
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara & Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Building the Rep on Broad Street
The story of how it came to be built and how it continues to follow the ideals of Sir Barry Jackson
The Game’s Afoot
A guided walk exploring the historical and literary connections of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Birmingham
Moseley Bog Bronze Age Sweat Lodge Reconstruction
A reconstruction of a prehistoric sweat lodge based on Bronze Age burnt mounds found in Moseley Bog
The Adventures of Abraham Follett Osler
A workshop with international comic Artist John McCrea exploring the life of Abraham Follett Osler
Birmingham Food Tours: A Taste of Birmingham
A guided food tour through the city’s rich and ever evolving dining scene
Canals and Victorians including Peaky Blinder Filming Locations
Explore the city centre with author & photographer Jonathan Berg
A disreputable history of Birmingham’s Newhall Estate
The story of the Newhall Estate from the Norman Conquest to the 20th Century
Tour around the Historic Edgbaston Guinea Allotment Gardens
A unique tour around one of only four surviving allotments gardens in this style
Hidden Histories of Key Hill Cemetery
This tour will explore the fascinating lives of those who sleep here forever
Stories to Remember: Tales from the Jewellery Quarter’s Mass Graves
Creative writing, readings and music inspired by people buried in Key Hill’s public graves
Made in Birmingham Tour
Explore Birmingham’s industrial past on this tour featuring inventions like the Smethwick Engine and Spitfire
Building the Church of Saint Alban the Martyr
An illustrated talk about the building of St Alban’s church
St Alban’s Church Open Days
An opportunity to look around this Victorian Gothic church with spectacular stone vaulting
An evening at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint Andrew
An evening with George Bakewell
Join us as local historian Adam Wood brings to life the true story of George Bakewell
A Pen Museum Victorian Auction
Step into a Victorian Auction inside a pen factory in this interactive storytelling experience
