Unlocking the Vaults
An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, in the historic vaults at The Exchange.
A History of Birmingham Medicine in two dozen objects
Birmingham Medical School is more than 200 years old, see its history in two dozen objects
Stirchley Through Time: Stirchley Library Exhibition
Explore Stirchley’s past through photographs, maps, memories and the voices of local people
The steel pen makers guide to the Jewellery Quarter
Tour the global centre of the Victorian Steel Nib industry, from it’s beginning to the nibs used by Walt Disney
Discover Stirchley Institute, now known as Stirchley Community Church
Find out how this Victorian building provided by Richard and George Cadbury continues to be used.
Stirchley Through Time: Children’s Art Workshop at Stirchley Library
Help create a collaborative community artwork which will be displayed in the Children’s Library at Stirchley
St Edburgha’s Church, Yardley
Visit one of Birmingham’s medieval churches, set in the Old Yardley Conservation Area
Town Hall – Music, Movements and Iconic Moments
An insight into the extraordinary musical, social and political history of Birmingham’s oldest events venue
Mediaeval Church Open
Opportunity to see a Grade 1 Mediaeval Church and the surrounding Northfield Conservation Area
St Nicolas Church, Kings Norton
Visit a fascinating church with 900 years of history, where Thomas the Tank Engine was created
Sacred Heart & St. Margaret Mary Church, Aston
Visit this Byzantine inspired gem in the heart of Aston
Birmingham Railway Architecture & Canal Tunnel Roundabout – day tour
A Birmingham railway heritage and architecture walking, tram, train and bus tour (including a few canal tunnels!)
St Giles Church Sheldon Open Day
A beautiful medieval church in Sheldon with a timber roof dating from the 14th century
Explore Smith & Pepper
Explore the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter as part of Birmingham Heritage Week
St Mary’s Handsworth Open Day
A beautiful grade II listed church, also known as the Cathedral of the Industrial Revolution
Brandwood End Cemetery – Who lies beneath
What messages and forgotten meanings are hidden in memorial sculptures and grave inscriptions?
X-rays, Foxgloves and Cotton Wool: Medical History Tour of Birmingham
Join Dr James Burgess for a walking tour of Birmingham’s fascinating medical history
Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film Tour
Understand Digbeth’s history and more with the author of Birmingham’s Public Art
Vintage Trains – Tyseley Depot Tours
Behind the scenes guided tour of the GWR 1908 Tyseley locomotive depot – archaeology, locomotives and rolling stock
Stirchley Squiggle Walk
A circular walk exploring historic Stirchley, the River Rea and Cotteridge Park
Birmingham Public Art Trail Featuring work of William Bloye
A guided walk by Viv Astling RBSA from Centenary Square to the Jewellery Quarter
Hidden Spaces: Roof and Basement Tour
A rare opportunity to explore areas of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery usually closed to the public
Metchley Roman Fort – a guided walk
A short walk around the site of a Roman fort built in the 1st century AD
“Women Between the Lines” Women’s History Guided Walk
A guided walking tour celebrating the untold stories of women in Birmingham
Moseley Hall Dovecote, cowhouse and 18C style garden
Visit this 18th century dovecote, cowhouse and garden for an insight into Moseley’s rural past
Moseley Hall Icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool
A chance to see one of the best-preserved icehouses in the West Midlands
Stirchley’s Co-operative Stories
Walking tour showing how Co-operatives have shaped the development of Stirchley for 150 years
Conservation Tour of Birmingham Archive Stores
Explore Birmingham’s most important historical documents and how they are cared for!
Birmingham Walking Tour: Migration Stories from the Stratford Road
A guided tour of the Stratford Road
Discover Stirchley History & Heritage at Stirchley Baths Community Centre
Photographs, information and talks
St Chad’s Cathedral
View the stunning interior of Birmingham’s catholic cathedral dedicated to St Chad
Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield Open Day
A chance to view Sutton Coldfield’s oldest church and enjoy a range of fun activities
Backstage Tour of The Old Rep Theatre
Explore the UK’s oldest repertory theatre, discover over a century of history
Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church
A chance to visit the church and hall and enjoy family activities and refreshments
Sutton Coldfield Masonic Hall
Visit this Grade II listed building, home to Sutton Coldfield Freemasons’ lodges
Railway history in Sutton Coldfield
An exhibition celebrating the histories of Chester Road, Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield Railway Stations
Catacomb Tour 1 – Hidden Interior Chambers
Explore hidden Catacomb chambers & the Washington Irving connection
Catacomb Tour 2- Underground Tunnel Tour
View inside the single underground tunnel & learn about John Baskerville and his final resting place
Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
Visit and admire the architecture of Holy Trinity Church designed by the architect J A Chatwin
Lickey Hills Heritage Weekend
Explore the history of the Lickey Hills, including a visit to the Bilberry Hill Gun Proof Range
St Mary and St Margaret’s, Castle Bromwich
Church tours, including to the top of the tower with views over Castle Bromwich and surrounding areas.
A day of heritage crafts at Yardley
Traditional heritage crafts to see and try out, in a beautiful historic setting
The Cosy Cinema & Kings Heath’s Lost Picture Houses – exhibition
Discover Kings Heath’s lost cinemas through photographs, archives and stories
Discovering Lisel Haas Exhibition
The first exhibition of Lisel Haas’ works at the Library of Birmingham
British Oak Centenary Celebrations!
Join us to celebrate 100 years since the opening of our Grade 2 Listed public house with many original features
Hidden Spaces: Picture Store Tour
A rare opportunity to explore Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery paintings store!
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
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara & Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
British Oak Bowling Club – Crown Green Bowls experience day
Have a go at crown bowling in the historic setting of the British Oak, a Grade II listed pub
Bishop Vesey Grammar School Open Afternoon
Visit the 1729 Old School House and old hall with WW1 memorial and copy of 1527 charter
Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque Walk
Learn about the people, places and events behind some of Birmingham Civic Society’s Blue Plaques
Visit to the Bell Ringing Chamber at St Martin in the Bull Ring
Climb the stairs of the tower for a bell ringing demonstration
Pass it down
Experience memory, family and belonging through vintage video, personal archives, workshops and stories that connect generations
Canals and Victorians including Peaky Blinder Filming Locations
Explore the city centre with author & photographer Jonathan Berg
Birmingham Cathedral Guided Tour
A tour of the cathedral with a focus on the stained-glass windows by Edward Burne-Jones
Ozzy Osbourne: Farewell to ‘Working Class Hero’
In the final weeks of the exhibition join us on a last chance tour
The Ancient in the Everyday: An Anglo-Saxon Walk Through Stirchley
Follow a route first recorded 1,300 years ago through the modern streets and landscape of Stirchley
Behind the Picture: Discovering Lisel Haas and Grete Bermbach
Delve deeper into the Lisel Haas archive and hear what our researchers have discovered in the past year
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
Made in Birmingham Tour
Explore Birmingham’s industrial past on this tour featuring inventions like the Smethwick Engine and Spitfire
James and Lister Lea Pub Heritage Trail
Join us on a tour of four historic pubs in central Birmingham designed by James and Lister Lea
