St Mary and St Margaret is at first sight a Georgian style church, one of the very few remaining in Birmingham. The church has a secret, however! Come and discover the Church within a Church and learn more about its past. St Mary and St Margaret is the parish church for Castle Bromwich but was originally the private chapel to Castle Bromwich Hall. It is located in the Conservation area of Castle Bromwich comprising Castle Bromwich Hall, Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens and the church. The current church is Grade 1 listed and is an attractive red brick building with stone facings built in the English Renaissance style, between 1726 and 1731, comprising a chancel, nave and bell tower. The internal decoration is Georgian with fine ceiling mouldings and decoration. There is more to the church than meets the eye, however, as the church hides a secret within it. 

After visiting the church why not explore Castle Bromwich Hall gardens next door? Walking through the restored baroque gardens you will see how the gardens, the church, the Hall and the land around it, were once all part of the same estate owned by the same family for generations. Gardens open 10.30am-4.30pm.

There will be a Songs of Praise event and Heritage Fayre at St Mary and St Margaret’s on Sun 20 Sept.

Tower tours information:
There will be opportunities to climb the bell tower to see the bell chamber, the roof space and weather permitting, the top of the tower with a view across Castle Bromwich and the surrounding areas. Please note that the tower steps are narrow and steep and sturdy footwear is required. Access to the bell tower and roof is limited to visitors with the physical ability to climb a narrow circular staircase and short ladder. We regret that children under the age of 7 cannot be admitted to the tower Children between 7-12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Trainers or boots required as the tower steps are steep and uneven and open toed sandals are not advisable.

Refreshments will be available. 

Organised by St Mary and St Margaret’s Church