Tour of the Oratory Church and the Museum of St John Henry Newman.

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)

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