West Midlands

Properties and events in West Midlands

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“Our Stour” Enjoy a talk about the River Stour as it meanders from Clent to the River Severn

Haden Hill House, Lee Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7HS
In person
Pre-booking required

“Our Stour” – Enjoy a talk about the River Stour as it meanders from Clent to the River Severn from local historian John Billingham. Booking required for talk on 01384 569 444. Suitable for adults.

A Celebration of Creativity - Earlsdon Methodist Church

Earlsdon Methodist Church, Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition of arts/crafts from the congregation and local community in our 100 year old building

Acocks Green Heritage Trail

Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6RH
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore local heritage in Acocks Green in this guided walk.

Albion Street Church - Free to Explore

Assemblies of God, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to see inside this 1882 Church which has formed a key role in the history of the town, including as a base for the Air Raid Precautions centre in the Second World War. Refurbished in recently this is a fine example of adapting old buildings

Aldridge Transport Museum

Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, Shenstone Drive, Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8TP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Primarily a commercial road transport museum with emphasis on buses but many other vehicular exhibits and artefacts to see as well.

All Saints Church, Kings Heath

2 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7RA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and explore this interesting church in the heart of Kings Heath.

Allesley Park Walled Garden

Allesley Park Walled Garden, The Dovecotes, Allesley Hall Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Allesley Park's Georgian Walled Garden welcomes visitors to new visual presentations in its new Pavilion and a look around the kitchen garden, orchard and medicinal herb collection.

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery

Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Designed by famous architect Joseph Paxton, London Road Cemetery is an early example of the 19th century ‘garden cemetery’ movement, developed not only as a burial site but also as place of natural beauty for the people of Coventry to enjoy.

Archives Discovery Event - Explore and Discover Sandwell Archives

Smethwick Library, High Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us between 10am- 4pm on Wednesday 11 September for a day full of FREE activities and exhibitions. Take a glimpse into the material we hold at Sandwell Archives and see how we take care for our collections.

Austin Village Tour

Northfield Conservative Club, The Mill Walk, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4HL
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided walk through the Austin Village, a model village built by Herbert Austin.

Bagot's Castle

Bagot's Castle, Church Road, Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands, CV8 3AR
In person
Pre-booking not required

14 Century ruin set in a 19-acre site, woodland paths, river walks and ponds. Picnic area overlooking the castle monument and benches along river walk. Trails and activities for children, our 6 Bagot Goat & reconstructed 18th Century Summerhouse.

Behind the Library scenes tour

Central Library & Reference Library, 17 Smithford Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1FY
In person
Pre-booking required

Coventry Central Library is based on the site of the old Locarno Ballroom, where classic bands like The Specials, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, used to wow audiences in the 60s, 70s and 80s. The tour of the library is a behind the scenes look of in

Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1GS
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Belgrade Theatre Presents: 'The Coventry Collection' -Rosie’s Retro Bazaar is thrilled to celebrate Heritage Days with an unforgettable event at the renowned Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Opened in 1958 by the Duchess of Kent.

Binley Cycleway - heritage and History Led Cycle Ride

Bulls Head Pub, Binley Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 1HB
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy Coventry's new cycleways, with stops along the way to delve into interesting buildings & local history, enjoying a city on two wheels is a unique experience combining the human scale of walking, the feeling of freedom & movement of a vehicle.

Birmingham Central Mosque; Through the keyhole of Islam

180 Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0XS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Drop in for a guided tour of the mosque

Birmingham Hippodrome Open Morning

Thorp Street Entrance, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4AU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit our Heritage Open Morning and take part in a children's trail, or our two heritage talks. We will also have some of our archive materials on show and you can see the new exhibition created for our 125th birthday.

Birmingham Honey Show - Winterbourne House & Garden

University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House & Garden, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2RT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for free for a weekend to celebrate all things Bees and Honey.

Bishop Asbury Cottage Open Day

Bishop Asbury's Cottage, Newton Road, Great Barr, West Midlands, B43 6HN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit this tiny home of Francis Asbury, possibly one of the most famous people you have never heard of! Bishop Asbury grew up in this labourer's cottage just outside West Bromwich in the mid 1700s.

Black Tudors; A New Narrative - An exhibition of 5 pieces with young artists responding to the lives of Black Tudors

Manor House, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Selly Manor Museum commissioned four young, local, artists of Black Heritage to create artworks depicting Black Tudors inspired by real people's stories. Explore our medieval house and enjoy these fantastic, thought-provoking artworks.

Bond's Hospital

Quadrangle of Bonds Hospital, Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4AX
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Grade II Listed building with a section of the City Wall in its garden, which provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly.