Tour of the Oratory Church and the Museum of St John Henry Newman.
141 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8UE
The Oratory Church is Grade II* listed building which dates mainly from the beginning of the Twentieth Century but with an interior which evokes the Italian Baroque. It was founded by the famous English Catholic Convert and Writer Cardinal John Henry Newman and was once the home of JRR Tolkien. It remains home to a vibrant and diverse Roman Catholic faith community.
The church is filled with rich marble interiors and Italian mosaics which were produced by craftsmen in Murano, Italy. It also features an alabaster baptistry by the local designer Dunstan Powell and executed by the Hardmans company.
The Holy Souls altar in the church and the Victorian cloisters contain memorials to those who died during the Great War. The church is open to visitors throughout the day. The tour of the Church includes access to the museum of Cardinal Newman in the Oratory House.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1230-1830. Tours: 1230 & 1430
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1300-1830. Tour: 1430
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 0900-1830. Tours: 1030 & 1430
- Thursday 12 September:
- 0900-1830. Tours: 1030 & 1430
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1230-1830. Tours: 1230 & 1430
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1300-1830. Tour: 1430
Location & directions
141 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8UE
- Directions:
- The entrance to the Oratory car park is via the Plough and Harrow Road. The entrance is found opposite St George's Anglican Primary School. All entrances are wheelchair accessible.
- Contact on day:
- Fr David
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 40
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
