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Allesley Park Walled Garden
Sun 21 Sep 25
Allesley Park Walled Garden, The Dovecotes, Allesley Hall Drive, Coventry CV5 9AD
Heritage Open Day: French beans from 12 countries; Heritage orchard tours; 25th anniversary poster display; history of Allesley display...
University of Warwick Maths Houses
Sun 21 Sep 25
Maths Houses, Gibbet Hill campus, Gibbet Hill Road, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
Heritage Open Day: The Grade II listed Maths Houses at the University of Warwick, designed by Bill Howell for visiting mathematicians and awarded the...
Historic Aston Parish Church open day
Sat 20 Sep 25
Aston Parish Church, Witton Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 6QA
Heritage Open Day: See over 6 centuries of monuments to the people who changed Aston including industrial giants and the Aston man who was the first...
St. Giles Church Willenhall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Walsall Street, Willenhall WV13 2ER
Heritage Open Day: St. Giles Church is a beautiful grade II listed building designed by W.D. Griffin consecrated in 1867, although there has been a...
The Cross- meet the costumed interpreters
Sat 20 Sep 25
Top end of Cross Cheaping (side of Primark), Coventry CV1 1HL
Heritage Open Day: Join two costumed interpreters from 1459 when Coventry briefly served as the capital of England, with the royal court of King...
Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield
Sat 20 Sep 25
Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, (Corner of Trinity Road and Birchfield Road), Birmingham B6 6AH
Heritage Open Day: Welcome back to Holy Trinity Birchfield for Heritage Open Days 2025! Visitors will be able to hear music from the church organ,...
Brierley Hill Library - Historic Artefacts and Local History Collection.
Sat 20 Sep 25
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Brierley Hill Library, 122 High Street, Brierley HIll DY5 3ET
Heritage Open Day: Explore Brierley Hill’s past through rare artefacts, old photos, and local history books...
Brierley Hill Market Peaky Blinder of a Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
Market Hall, High Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3AP
Heritage Open Day: Dress the part and step back in time at Brierley Hill Market’s Peaky Blinders Day!...
Crafts at Harry's
Sat 20 Sep 25
Harry's, 65a High Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3AE
Heritage Open Day: Get hands-on with crafts, food and fun at Harry’s! Celebrate local history through workshops, art, and community storytelling in...
Free BBQ, Family Fun, Badge Making and Historic Exhibition at Albion Street Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
Assemblies of God, Albion Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3EE
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a free community BBQ, family fun, and a glimpse into the fascinating history of Albion Street Church...
Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House
Sat 20 Sep 25
2 Scotts Road, Stourbridge DY8 1UR
Heritage Open Day: The Stourbridge Quaker Meeting House, built in 1689 is one of the oldest buildings in Stourbridge and was purpose built on a plot...
Moseley Hall Dovecote and 18c style garden
Sat 20 Sep 25
179b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JR
Heritage Open Day: The 18th century dovecote and garden offer an insight into Moseley's rural past...
Moseley Hall icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool
Sat 20 Sep 25
93A/95 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8DD
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see one of the best-preserved icehouses in the West Midlands, originally built for the benefit of the wealthy owners...
Indian History Stories
Sat 20 Sep 25
Handsworth Library, Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9DP
Heritage Open Day: A free family event to learn about Princess Catherine Duleep Singh and her sister Princess Sophia Duleep Singh...
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, National Trust
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wightwick Manor, Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton WV6 8BN
Heritage Open Day: Welcome one, welcome all to our free open days and apple harvest weekend!
Explore the Manor, Gallery and gardens, then head to the...
Belgrade Theatre Tours
Sat 20 Sep 25
Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry CV1 1GS
Heritage Open Day: This is a guided tour of the Grade II listed Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. The tour will touch on the history of the theatre, its...
A Cultural Conversation with Sandra Godley OBE
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN
Heritage Open Day: Join us for A Cultural Conversation with Sandra Godley OBE, taking place at St Mary’s Guildhall...
Rolling Stones Now (and Then!)
Sat 20 Sep 25
Kings Heath Cricket & Sports Club, Kings Heath Sports & Social Club, 247 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
Let's Spend The Night Together as Top tribute band Rolling Stones Now commemorate the 62nd anniversary of The Rolling Stones Birnmingham Debut...
Ford’s Hospital
Sat 20 Sep 25
Ford’s Hospital, Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY
Heritage Open Day: Considered to be one of the finest examples of 16th Century domestic buildings in England...
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
26 High Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3AE
Heritage Open Day: Discover the breathtaking Gothic Revival beauty of E.W. Pugin’s St Mary’s Church...
St Mary's Guildhall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN
Heritage Open Day: An undiscovered hidden gem in a unique historical setting. Discover St Mary’s Guildhall in the heart of the city of Coventry...
Discover Stirchley Baths Community Centre
Sat 20 Sep 25
2-4 Bournville Lane, Birmingham B30 2JT
Heritage Open Day: Come and take a look inside Grade 2 listed Stirchley Baths which has been a well-loved part of the Stirchley community for over...
Kingsfield Orchard
Sat 20 Sep 25
23 Binley Road, Coventry CV2 4EW
Heritage Open Day: Work in Progress restoring an old allotment site/orchard by Coventry Tree Wardens. The site was completely neglected and overgrown...
Coventry Model Railway Club Open Weekend
Sat 20 Sep 25
Club Room 2nd Floor, Unit 3, Canal Basin Warehouse, Leicester Row, Coventry CV1 4LH
Heritage Open Day: Come to our club room in the historic Coventry Canal Basin. See our layouts running and talk to club members...
Country Racenight
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Join us for our Country Racenight!
Enjoy a proper country and western night out with us here in Wolverhampton...
Birmingham Memory Walk 2025
Sat 20 Sep 25
Sutton Park, Thornhill Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 3EW
Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks run by the charity Alzheimer’s Society, held in September and October across the UK...
Discover Stirchley Community Church (formerly Stirchley Institute)
Sat 20 Sep 25
Hazelwell Street, Birmingham B30 2JX
Heritage Open Day: New Venue. Stirchley Institute was built in 1892 as a Friends Meeting House and community resource for Stirchley...
ABBA Tribute Night - weoley castle
Sat 20 Sep 25
158 Barnes Hill, Birmingham B29 5TY
This Event is strictly 16 +
ABBA Tribute Night, Weoley Castle Working Mens Club
Get ready to say “Thank You for the Music” as Tribute Night...
St Edburgha's Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
Church Road, Yardley, St Edburgha's Church, Birmingham B33 8PB
Heritage Open Day: We are one of Birmingham's medieval churches, set in the Old Yardley Conservation Area...
Aldridge Transport Museum
Sat 20 Sep 25
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum a.k.a. Aldridge Transport Museum, Shenstone Drive, Aldridge WS9 8TP
Heritage Open Day: Primarily a commercial road transport museum with emphasis on buses but many other vehicular exhibits and artefacts to see as...
Birmingham Hippodrome Heritage Morning
Sat 20 Sep 25
Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB
Heritage Open Day: Uncover some of the history of this 125-year-old theatre. Uncover some of the history of this 125-years-old theatre by attending...
St Michael's Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
St. Michaels Church, Bell Street South, Brierley Hill DY5 3EX
Heritage Open Day: Step into history at St Michael’s Church with guided tours, bellringing, and a moving WWII exhibition...
Heritage Meets Innovation - Dudley College Inspired Campus, Brierley Hill
Sat 20 Sep 25
Venture Way, Brierley Hill DY5 1RG
Heritage Open Day: Step inside the state-of-the-art Inspired Campus for the first time on Heritage Open Day...
Open Church at St Germain's
Sat 20 Sep 25
City Road, Birmingham B17 8LE
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to explore a Grade 2 listed Arts and Crafts Church St Germain's is the only church in Birmingham built in the...
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Temple Balsall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall B93 0AN
Heritage Open Day: Discover the Temple Balsall Church & The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson. Saturday 1200-1600...
St Giles Church Sheldon Open Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Giles Church, 149 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3TT
Heritage Open Day: A beautiful medieval church in Sheldon with a timber roof dating from the 14th century...
Lickey Hills Heritage Weekend
Sat 20 Sep 25
Lickey Hill Country Park Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, Lickey, Birmingham B45 8ER
Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of the Lickey Hills, including a visit to the Bilberry Hill Gun Proof Range Over the weekend you will be able...
Dame Goodyvers Daye
Fri 19 Sep 25
Broadgate city centre Coventry, Broadgate, Coventry CV1 1FS
Heritage Open Day: Dame Goodyvers Day - A feast day dating back to 15th century. Where we will bring different communities together creatively to...
A Place in the Sun Live
Fri 19 Sep 25
NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
A Place in the Sun Live returns to NEC Birmingham on Friday 19th - Sunday 21st September!
There will be a jam-packed timetable of seminars,...
Dalecote House (Coventry Masonic Hall)
Fri 19 Sep 25
165 Warwick Road, Coventry CV3 6AU
Heritage Open Day: Now used as a meeting place for Coventry's Freemasons, guilds and other charities this imposing late Victorian family home...
St Matthew's - The Story of Walsall
Fri 19 Sep 25
St Matthew's Church, St. Matthews Close, Walsall WS1 3DG
Heritage Open Day: Walking Tours of the Churchyard and Church Hill Conservation Area with information leaflets...
Sites of Memory Showcase Event to run alongside the Sites of Memory Exhibition - Haden Hill House
Fri 19 Sep 25
Haden Hill House, Lee Road, Cradley Heath B64 7HS
Heritage Open Day: Join us for an opportunity to talk to Brendan Jackson about his exhibition - Sites Of Memory contribute to the 3D artwork inspired...
FREE taster session with the Sutton Coldfield Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Sutton Coldfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Stourbridge/Dudley Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Kingswinford Methodist Church, Stream Rd, Kingswinford DY6 9NP
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Kingswinford Rock Choir is led by choir leader Paola...
FREE taster session with the Birmingham City Centre Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Birmingham Rock Choir...
Guided Tours @ Spirit Bridge Studio
Tue 16 Sep 25
Canal Warehouse Basin, Studio 19, Leicester Row, Coventry CV1 4LH
Heritage Open Day: The doors will be open for guided tours of the studio space, highlighting the building’s industrial past and how it’s been...
Autumn Floodlit Racing
Tue 16 Sep 25
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE
Autumn Is In The Air
We love horse racing in September! The leaves are starting to change, the air is starting to get crisp, and we can fully...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Solihull/Dorridge Rock Choir
Tue 16 Sep 25
St George and St Teresa's Parish Centre, 339 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 8EZ
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your friendly local Dorridge, Solihull choir is run by vocal tutor Hayley Condon...
The Hive
Tue 16 Sep 25
43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham B1 3ND
Heritage Open Day: Echoes of Chandigarh: A Linear Journey, showcases the work of artist Suminder Virk, inspired by Brutalist architecture of her...
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Things to do around West Midlands
The West Midlands, a vibrant region in England, offers a plethora of activities for an enriching day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something to suit every taste. Let's explore the best things to do in the West Midlands:
1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.
2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.
3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.
5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.
6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.
7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!
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1. Walk in the Footsteps of Royalty at Kenilworth Castle:
- Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress turned Elizabethan palace, stands strong after centuries. Explore the Great Hall, arched doorways, and the immaculately designed Elizabethan garden. Imagine life as medieval royalty and enjoy an English tea at the Stables Tearoom. Families can embark on a free fun adventure quest across the castle grounds during the summer.
2. Go Silver with J.W.Evans Silver Factory:
- Birmingham, the heart of the West Midlands, offers an unusual perspective on its industrial past. Visit the J.W.Evans Silver Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. Step back in time with cozy 10-person tours, exploring wooden cabinets, work benches, and exposed brick walls. Original designs and reproduced manuals add to the charm of this unique attraction.
3. Admire the Wildlife at West Midland Safari Park:
- Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, the West Midland Safari Park is a safari and leisure park. Explore the safari drive-through, encounter exotic animals, and enjoy thrilling rides. It's a fantastic day out for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
4. Adventureland Aldridge for Family Fun:
- Adventureland Aldridge is an exciting children's play center with a 21st-century playframe featuring thrilling slides and entertaining challenges. It also provides day nursery and creche services, making it convenient for local child care.
5. Explore Aston Park in Birmingham:
- Aston Park, located in Birmingham, offers a tranquil escape. Enjoy leisurely walks, admire the historic Trinity Road, and explore the serene surroundings. It's a peaceful day out for nature lovers.
6. Discover the British Motor Museum in Gaydon:
- Car enthusiasts should head to the British Motor Museum. Learn about British motoring history, from vintage classics to modern sports cars. Interactive exhibits and themed displays make this museum a must-visit.
7. Stroll Through the Roman Alcester Museum:
- Explore the Roman Alcester Museum in the historic town of Alcester. Discover artifacts, learn about Roman life, and delve into the county's ancient history. It's an educational and fascinating day out.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in heritage, wildlife, or family fun, the West Midlands promises an unforgettable day out!