St Michael's Church, Brierley Hill
St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EX
Events from 1000.
1000-1500 - Tour the historic church with its memorials and beautiful stained glass window.
1000-1130 - Visit the ringing room and chime one of our historic 125 year old bells - an experience of a lifetime!
1030, 1130, 1230 - have a go at handbells - our handbells are 150 years old and made at the Whitechapel Foundry; so they are the little brothers and sisters of Big Ben!
1000 and 1200 Stained glass crafting using acrylic glass - children welcome if accompanied by an adult
1100 and 1330 Craft Book making workshop - create a mini notebook bound in a cover of your design. Use a variety of carved stamps to decorate your pages in medieval art.
1400 - Churchyard tour and launch of Who's Who in Brierley Hill Churchyard - free copy to all attendees.
Also note that Graves at Night 2 walks are taking place on Monday (9th Sept) and Tuesday (10th Sept) evenings commencing at 7.45pm. This walk focuses on a history of the war memorials and the 21 Commonwealth War Graves in the churchyard. Participants will receive a free copy of a 36 booklet on the history of the war memorial and the names inscribed on it. **Booking required at brierleyhill.net as spaces are limited.**
If you missed the original Graves at Night Tour - there will be another opportunity on Thursday (12th Sept) at 7.45pm. **Again, booking required at brierleyhill.net**
St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EX
There is a small car park at the site which has disabled parking. Other nearby car parks are at the Moor Centre, off Moor Street; at the rear of Farm Foods, Mill Street; ASDA, Venture Way; Top of Level Street; Bank Street. These car parks have two hours free car parking.