By kind permission of the owner and proprietor of The Driffold Gallery, Mr David Gilbert, visitors will be able to view the exterior and interior of what is believed to be Sutton Coldfield’s oldest extant building dating from c.1400.  Drop in between 11am and 2pm.

Inside you will find 2 floors connected by a wooden staircase which has been replaced many times over the centuries.  Old beams in plastered walls and ceilings and the massive c.1400 timber cruck frame can clearly be seen from the upper floor rear wall.  There are several ‘hidden spaces’ leading off the main areas with very old timber doors but because this is now a private residence, these little rooms are ‘off limits’ to the public; but they can be clearly spotted in the corners.  A volunteer will be on hand with information about the history of the building.

This is a drop-in event. If busy you may have to wait a few minutes to enter.

Parking is to the rear. Buses stop outside on the main Birmingham Road. 

Organised by Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network