A day of heritage crafts at Yardley
Traditional heritage crafts to see and try out, in a beautiful historic setting
A Thousand Journeys to Highbury
Celebrate travel, heritage and community from Kings Heath Station to Highbury Hall
Aston Parish Church Heritage Open Day
Join us at Aston Parish Church with tower trips and talks taking place throughout the afternoon
Balsall Heath in Changing Times
Discover Balsall Heath through trails, visits, art, poetry, archives, interviews, photography and a touring exhibition
Birmingham Buddhist Vihara & Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Visit the golden roofed Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda
Bishop Vesey Grammar School Open Afternoon
Visit the 1729 Old School House and old hall with WW1 memorial and copy of 1527 charter
Bordesley Parish church open day
A chance to look around this magnificent Byzantine revival church consecrated in 1909
Bournville Model Boat Club
A wide range of model yachts and boats in action on the water. Have a go at sailing one
Bournville Quaker Meeting House
Visit an unusually elaborate Quaker Meeting House and the only one housing an organ
Bournville Carillon
An opportunity to hear the famous Bournville Carillon being played live as the bells ring out across Bournville village green
Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowls Club
Visit the oldest sporting club in Bournville and have a go at Crown Green Bowls
Bournville Village Primary School
Visit the school, including George Hall, large frescoes and school archives
British Oak Centenary Celebrations – Centenary Quiz!
A quiz delving into the history of this 1926 historic pub
Church of the Ascension Hall Green
A chance to have a look around this beautiful Church consecrated in 1704
City of Birmingham Choir Welcome Rehearsal
Sing with or listen to the prestigious City Choir in rehearsal and learn about its history
Concert Hall Mondelez International
Opened by Cadbury in 1927. Step inside to see where many Bournville based societies once played
Discover Stirchley History & Heritage at Stirchley Baths Community Centre
Photographs, information and talks
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.
Discovering Lisel Haas Exhibition
The first exhibition of Lisel Haas’ works at the Library of Birmingham
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
Emmanuel Church Open Session
Visit this historic Grade II* listed church designed by local architect William H Bidlake
Heritage for All at The Exchange
Drop in and discover the rich history of The Exchange, former head office of Birmingham Municipal Bank
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
Holy Cross and St Francis Church Open Session
A chance to experience a modern Roman Catholic church and learn of its history
Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
Visit and admire the architecture of Holy Trinity Church designed by the architect J A Chatwin
Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield Open Day
A chance to view Sutton Coldfield’s oldest church and enjoy a range of fun activities
J. W. Evans Silver Factory
Come and get a unique glimpse into the lost industrial world of J. W. Evans Silver Factory
Largely in your hands: making and shaping a university
Exhibition featuring University Collections which delves into the stories of the people behind University of Birmingham
Lickey Hills Heritage Weekend
Explore the history of the Lickey Hills, including a visit to the Bilberry Hill Gun Proof Range
Life on Birmingham’s Canals – the Carrying Years
Graham Wrigley recalls his time canal carrying around Birmingham and living at Gas Street Basin
MA Jewellery & Related Products Graduate Exhibition 2026
An exhibition at the School of Jewellery showcasing the skill and craftmanship of current graduates
Manor Farm Park Heritage Trail
Beautiful Manor Farm Park lies ‘hidden’ behind Bristol Road. Explore the heritage of this tranquil green space
Mediaeval Church Open
Opportunity to see a Grade 1 Mediaeval Church and the surrounding Northfield Conservation Area
Moor Pool Heritage Festival
An opportunity to discover one of Birmingham’s hidden gems in this much-loved annual event
Moseley Bog Bronze Age Sweat Lodge Reconstruction
A reconstruction of a prehistoric sweat lodge based on Bronze Age burnt mounds found in Moseley Bog
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
New Hall Water Mill Open Day
Visit one of only two working water mills still surviving in Birmingham
Peopling Sutton’s Past: Archaeology and everyday histories
A talk about what archaeology reveals about different periods in Sutton’s past
Railway history in Sutton Coldfield
An exhibition celebrating the histories of Chester Road, Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield Railway Stations
Sacred Heart & St. Margaret Mary Church, Aston
Visit this Byzantine inspired gem in the heart of Aston
Seeing Rhonda exhibition
Exhibition about the work, activism and influence of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson
Selly Manor Museum
Visit two of Birmingham’s oldest buildings, with lots of family activities and hands-on history
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar
The first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK is opening its doors
Songs of Praise and Heritage Fayre, Castle Bromwich Church
Dress up in historic costume for Songs of Praise and visit the Heritage Fayre
South Parade Methodist Church Open Session
An opportunity to view this historic church and enjoy a cuppa in the café
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
St Alban’s Church Open Days
An opportunity to look around this Victorian Gothic church with spectacular stone vaulting
St Chad’s Cathedral
View the stunning interior of Birmingham’s catholic cathedral dedicated to St Chad
St Chad’s Church Open Session
The outside simple and plain, the inside beautifully crafted and decorated
St Edburgha’s Church, Yardley
Visit one of Birmingham’s medieval churches, set in the Old Yardley Conservation Area
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
St Giles Church Sheldon Open Day
A beautiful medieval church in Sheldon with a timber roof dating from the 14th century
St Mary’s Church Moseley Heritage Weekend
Guided Tours of Church, Organ Recital, Bellringing, Tour of Tower, Refreshments and Toilet stop
St Mary’s Handsworth Open Day
A beautiful grade II listed church, also known as the Cathedral of the Industrial Revolution
St Nicolas Church, Kings Norton
Visit a fascinating church with 900 years of history, where Thomas the Tank Engine was created
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
Stirchley Through Time: Stirchley Library Exhibition
Explore Stirchley’s past through photographs, maps, memories and the voices of local people
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
Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church
A chance to visit the church and hall and enjoy family activities and refreshments
Sutton Coldfield Heritage Films
A chance to see old films bringing to life scenes of Sutton Coldfield’s past
Sutton Coldfield Masonic Hall
Visit this Grade II listed building, home to Sutton Coldfield Freemasons’ lodges
The Birmingham Oratory
Visit the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, Birmingham’s ‘Little Rome’.Drop in or join a guided tour
The Cosy Cinema & Kings Heath’s Lost Picture Houses – exhibition
Discover Kings Heath’s lost cinemas through photographs, archives and stories
The edge of Sutton Park
An illustrated talk about the archaeology and history of Meadow Platt, Wyndley and their surroundings
Unlocking the Vaults
An exhibition exploring the history and legacy of the Birmingham Municipal Bank, in the historic vaults at The Exchange.
Visit the Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park
Drop in to see how this building has been restored using traditional methods and materials
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
War Memorial Room, Men’s Pavilion, Mondelez International
A collection of World War I and World War II Memorials to Cadbury employees
