St Germain’s Church Heritage Open Day
A grade II listed basilica-style church with many Arts and Crafts elements.
Tour of St Mary’s College, Oscott
Join a guided tour of this residential training college for the Catholic Priesthood. Furnishings by Pugin.
Hands-On Conservation Workshop
Join a building conservation specialist for a hands-on workshop using traditional building materials.
Birchfield Heritage Trail
A journey around the east side of Birchfield, highlighting the many links between Birchfield and the rest of the world.
St Nicolas Church
Visit this beautiful medieval church in historic Kings Norton.
Walking tour of John Madin’s domestic architecture in Edgbaston
A walking tour along several of John Madin’s housing schemes in Edgbaston.
Mediaeval Church Open
St Laurence Church is opening its doors, including scarecrow festival and Baroque music recital at 4pm.
Discovering Stirchley Baths
Visit Stirchley Baths which has been a well-loved part of the Stirchley community for over 100 years.
Lost Children Exhibition
The Lost Children exhibition looks at the Middlemore Homes which emigrated more than 5,000 children to Canada between 1873 and 1948.
Family History Surgery & Help Desk at the BMI
Visit the Birmingham Midland Institute and let Midland Ancestors help you grow your family tree.
History Unboxed at the MCC Open Day
An opportunity to see hundreds of thousands of museum objects are in store. VINTAGE BUS SERVICE to/from optional.
Open Day at St Mary’s Handsworth
Also known as the Cathedral of the Industrial Revolution, a beautiful grade II listed church adjacent to Handsworth Park.
Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries – Locate Your Ancestors Burial Plot
Visit the Family Heritage Surgery & Help Desk provided by Midland Ancestors.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is an authentic Hindu temple in the heart of Birmingham.
Hall of Memory
Visit the city’s War Memorial, housing the Roll of Honour and bas-relief panels by William Bloye.
Keeping up appearances in Victorian Moseley
Join us at the Moseley Hive for the launch of a new book about Moseley.
Tudor Merchant’s House & Old Grammar School, Kings Norton
A unique opportunity to join a guided tour of the Tudor Merchant’s House and Old Grammar School in Kings Norton.
Austin Village Tour
Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin for munition workers in WW1.
Sutton Tales and Trails Running Tour
A guided cross country run or walk between Sutton Park’s historic pools.
Tour of St Mary’s Convent of Mercy
Visit this little-known architectural gem by Augustus Welby Pugin.
Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film
Visit the ancient area where Birmingham began as a market hamlet.
Burial Information & Sales stall for Key Hill and Warstone Lane Cemeteries
The Friends of Key Hill and Warstone Lane Cemeteries will be able to assist with burial indexes for both cemeteries.
Celebrating Five Years of Heritage at the Hive
Join us for a celebration of five years of heritage co-creation at the Hive.
Discover Stirchley Library
Visit Stirchley Library, one of Birmingham’s early library buildings and still operating as a library.
A Guided View – perspective/s in and of the Gardens
We will be celebrating the gardens with a small exhibition, practical creative activities and more.
The Exchange Heritage Tour
Join this tour and discover the hidden history and fascinating stories of the Exchange. British Sign Language Tour from 1pm-2pm
Tyseley Depot Tours
A behind the scenes guided tour of the original GWR 1908 built locomotive depot.
Shibboleths
A field study to find the shibboleths of Birmingham.
Moseley Hall Icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool
A chance to see one of the best-preserved icehouses in the West Midlands in beautiful Moseley Park.
Moseley Hall Dovecote and 18c garden
The 18th century dovecote and garden offer an insight into Moseley’s rural past.
Meet the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery
The friends will answer your questions about the cemetery and its history.
Explore Bournville’s green spaces with the Birmingham Ramblers
A 4.5mile walk led by the City of Birmingham Ramblers Group through Bournville’s parks and green spaces.
Church of the Ascension Hall Green
A chance to have a look around this beautiful Church consecrated in 1704 as Job Marston’s Chapel.
Key Hill Cemetery Interior Catacomb Tours
Hidden Birmingham. A rare chance to view the interior of the catacombs in Key Hill Cemetery.
Warstone Lane Cemetery Interior Catacomb Tours
A rare opportunity to view the interior tunnel of the semi-circular catacombs Warstone Lane Cemetery.
Sarehole Mill
Visit Sarehole Mill for free.
Parish Church of St Agatha, Sparkbrook
Spectacular Neo-Gothic Grade I listed Bidlake Church, opened in 1901. Organ loft tours.
Spring Hill College at Moseley School and Sixth Form
Self guided tours of our mid-Victorian buildings and a chance to climb the tower for views over Birmingham.
Lickey Hills Heritage Weekend
A Lickey Hills heritage weekend with displays, walks and a unique opportunity to visit the WW1 Bilberry Gun Proof Range.
St Edburgha’s Open Weekend
A medieval grade I listed church in village surroundings in Yardley.
We Make Brum
An exhibition on the 9th floor of the Library of Birmingham, showing the work of Ark Victoria & George Dixon Academy students.
Tour, Tea and Cake at The Old Rep
We are opening our 110-year-old doors to reveal a fascinating history with behind-the-scenes tours and tea and cake.
Sensing the Roundhouse and Beyond
A guided tour taking time to stop and use your senses to really get to know the local area.
Weoley Walking Tour
Join us for a special guided walk of the Weoley Castle Ruins.
Open Church at St Alban the Martyr
An opportunity to look around this Victorian Gothic church with spectacular stone vaulting.
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara. The Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda.
Exploring the History of Birmingham’s Oldest Pub
An Exhibition at the Old Crown.
Fleet Street Tour – A London Borrowing
Who would have thought such a quiet little back street in Brum had such a story to tell?
Visit the Bell Ringing Chamber at St Martin in the Bull Ring
Climb the stone spiral staircase for the history of bellringing and a demonstration.
Cathedral of St Chad
A Victorian Gothic masterpiece by AWN Pugin.
Spaces of Sanctuary: Birmingham Refugee Histories
Join this talk about 20th century refugee histories, followed by an opportunity to view archive documents.
Discover the story of St Martin in the Bull Ring
Guided tours telling the story of St. Martin in the Bull Ring across 9 centuries.
Hockley Circus Murals – Walking Tour
Join this walk for an introduction to the innovative sculptures by William Mitchell under the Hockley Flyover.
City of Birmingham Brass Band – free concert in Cannon Hill Park Bandstand
Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional brass band concert in Cannon Hill Park.
J.W. Evans Silver Factory
Come and get a unique glimpse into the lost industrial world of J. W. Evans Silver Factory
The Birmingham Oratory
Visit the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, Birmingham’s ‘Little Rome’.
An evening at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint Andrew
City on Screen
A documentary exploring the part that the people of Birmingham have played in shaping the cinematic and television landscape.
Birmingham Bingo Evening Walking Tour
Join us for a special evening edition of our much loved Birmingham Bingo walking tour.
Not the Last
A Women & Theatre production about Louisa Ryland who 150 years ago donated Cannon Hill Park.
