An opportunity to visit St Laurence Church which is a Grade 1 listed building. It is one of only four remaining mediaeval churches in Birmingham with stained glass windows by Hardman and Pugin. The chancel, nave and tower date back to c1170. The church sits within the heart of the old village and is now set in the Northfield Conservation Area. Our guidebook describes the building of the church from Norman times to the present day and a guidebook is available detailing the history of the Northfield Old Village. Light refreshments available.
How to get there
The church is a 10-minute walk uphill from Northfield Railway Station. Car parking is available in the church car park, St Laurence Pastoral Centre.
Organised by St Laurence Church, Northfield
DATE & TIME
Sat 12 Sept | 10am–2pm
Sat 19 Sept | 10am–2pm
LOCATION
St Laurence Church, 173 Church Road, Northfield, B31 2LX
COST
Free
BOOKING
Booking not required
ACCESS
Slight step into the church but wheelchair manageable. Not all areas of the church are accessible due to the age of the building – but all areas can be seen. Accessible toilet in the adjacent church centre.
