Birmingham
Properties and events in Birmingham
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Birmingham Honey Show - Winterbourne House & Garden
Join us for free for a weekend to celebrate all things Bees and Honey.
Open Evening at the Back to Backs
Join us for a sneak peek of the Birmingham Back to Backs!
New Hall Valley Walk
Join this circular 4 mile walk in Sutton Coldfield.
Explore Medieval Church and surrounding Conservation Area
St Laurence Church is a Grade I listed building and is one of only four remaining mediaeval churches in Birmingham. The Norman Door was part of the original C12th church and is the oldest piece of architecture in the city.
From Aston to Perry Hall via Spaghetti Junction
Join this 4.5 mile walk from Aston Station to Perry Hall Park, along canals and under Spaghetti Junction.
Trail and talk: Brandwood End Graves and Memorials for those killed in 1944
Join Ian Binnie as he walks and talks his way through a small sample of graves in Brandwood End Cemetery, giving you a history of where, when and how these people lost their lives in 1944.
Acocks Green Heritage Trail
Explore local heritage in Acocks Green in this guided walk.
The Rest House and Carillon Visitor Centre. Part of Bournville Heritage Open Day
Situated in the centre of Bournville Village Green, The Rest House was paid for by the employees of Cadbury Brothers Ltd to commemorate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of George and Elizabeth Cadbury on 19 June 1913.
Bournville Carillon. Part of Bournville Heritage Open Day
An opportunity to see and hear the carillon being played live and to enjoy panoramic views across Bournville Village.
War Memorial Room, Men's Pavilion, Mondelez International (parr of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
A collection of World War I and World War II Memorials to Cadbury employees.
St Edburgha's Church
We are one of Birmingham's medieval churches, set in the Old Yardley Conservation Area. Guided tours will be available if desired or feel free to wander at your leisure.
Moseley Hall Dovecote and 18c style garden
The 18th century dovecote and garden offer an insight into Moseley's rural past. One of the estates of John Taylor, manufacturer and banker, our exhibitions reveal how Moseley developed from rural hamlet to suburb of Birmingham.
Ruskin Hall, as part of Bournville Heritage Open Day
The oldest public building in Bournville, Ruskin Hall was opened in 1903 as a social centre to provide arts and craft classes for the community.
Austin Village Tour
Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin.
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
The first purpose-built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK (known locally as Lazarica) is opening its doors giving you an opportunity to meet a thriving and friendly Anglo-Serbian community.
Concert Hall, Mondelez International (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
The Concert Hall is a unique space within the Mondelez International main office block at Bournville. Opened by Cadbury in 1927, it was used by many of the Bournville Works clubs and societies for performances.
Holy Trinity Parish Church Sutton Coldfield
A chance to view this stunning Grade-I listed parish church and its partner building the Trinity Centre, to climb the church tower and to celebrate routes, networks and connections associated with the church and Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
Bournville Sports Crown Green Bowls Club
Visit the oldest sporting club in Bournville and come have a go at Crown Green Bowls.
St Peter's Church, Hall Green
Built in 1964, the Grade 2 listed octagonal church features a concrete dome, an impressive East Window by Tristan Ruhlmann based on St. John’s Gospel, and twelve "carpet windows" inspired by ancient prayer mats and Islamic designs, with wavy edges.
Bournville Model Boat Club (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
Visitors will see a wide assortment of yachts and model boats in action on the water. A number of radio-controlled yachts and boats will be available for visitors to sail.
Moseley Hall icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool
A chance to see one of the best-preserved icehouses in the West Midlands, originally built for the benefit of the wealthy owners of Moseley Hall. Sited in Moseley Park, an oasis of calm usually only open to keyholders
Brandwood End Cemetery-'Who Lies Beneath'
Introducing a new memorial stone. Who are the people buried in our Civilian Garden of Remembrance and what do we know about them?
Bournville Quaker Meeting House (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
Visit an unusually elaborate Quaker Meeting House and the only one housing an organ. George and Richard Cadbury put their faith into action as they built their new chocolate factory and the pioneering village beyond the boundaries of the city centre.
Bournville Village Primary school (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
Bournville Village Primary School is at the heart of Bournville. The school is full of Arts and Crafts design and frescoes depicting scenes from the school and the local area.
Rowheath Pavilion (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
Explore the outdoor space of Rowheath Pavilion.
Cadbury Archives, Mondelez International (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
The Cadbury Archives are a rich treasure trove of material relating to the history of the Cadbury business. The Archives contain documents dating back to 1842 and extensive packaging and advertising collections.
The Quadrangle - The Bournville Almshouse Trust. Part of Bournville Heritage Open Day
Built in 1898 for Richard Cadbury, this is a rare opportunity to visit the Almshouses as part of a pre-booked tour.
Manor Farm Park Heritage Trail (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
A walking trail takes visitors to ten sites in the beautiful Manor Farm Park, showing the changes from farmland in the16th Century, to the development of a country estate and ownership by the Cadbury Family, to the creation of a public park in 1955.
Handsworth Old Town Hall
This 15th century building is a rare example of cruck construction still in an urban location and is run as a small community museum with many maps, photographs, books etc relating to aspects of Handsworth in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
St Francis C of E Church (part of Bournville Heritage Open Day 2024)
St Francis Church stands at the heart of the Bournville Village, designed in the early Christian basilica style and consecrated in 1925.
Moor Pool Heritage Festival - Moor Pool Hall and community venues around the Moor Pool Estate
Experience the wonderful community spirit and Arts and Crafts splendour of Moor Pool Estate, the hidden Garden Suburb a stone's throw from Birmingham City Centre. Our Heritage Festival delivers a village fete vibe near the heart of the City!