Built between the 13th and 15th centuries the church forms the centrepiece of the old village of Yardley. There is a farm, now converted to residential properties, a blacksmith, cottages and a Tudor School House. Although in a suburb of Birmingham the old village is surrounded by parkland giving it a very rural feel. During works a few years ago a portion of fictive panelling was discovered. While common in residential properties this is only one of two such decorations known in churches. Refreshments will be available including our ever-popular home-made cakes.
Tours of the village (booking advisable 07792 922216) will be available on:
Sat 19 Sept: 11am & 2pm
Sun 20 Sept: 2pm
The tower will be open on Sunday afternoon, weather permitting.
How to get there
Local buses 11, 17, 99, 97, 98. Train station – Stechford. Parking available – use post code B33 8PD
Organised by St Edburgha’s Parochial Church Council
DATE & TIME
Sat 19 Sept | 10am–4.30pm
Sun 20 Sept | 1pm–4pm
LOCATION
St Edburgha’s Church, Church Road, Yardley, B33 8PB
COST
Free
BOOKING
Booking not required for church tours
Booking required for tours of the village, please call 07792 922216
ACCESS
Most of the church is wheelchair accessible apart from one area which has a step
