Tickets for Birmingham Heritage Week go live today, Saturday 15 August, presenting a fantastic opportunity for locals and visitors alike to enjoy hundreds of free days out across the city.
This annual event allows the public to access paid attractions without charge and explore hidden gems usually closed to visitors. Highlights include entry to Selly Manor, the National Trust-managed Back-to-Backs, and New Hall Watermill in Sutton Coldfield.
Visitors can also experience Moseley Park and Icehouse, typically reserved for keyholders, and admire the unique ‘rainbow dome’ of Sacred Heart and St Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church on Witton Road in Aston – a site many may have overlooked.
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Additional activities offer tours of the impressive Birmingham Council House in Victoria Square and exclusive hard hat tours at the historic Moseley Road Baths. Enthusiasts can delve into the underground world with tours of the New Street station and Mailbox mail tunnels or visit the striking Dhamma Talaka Peace Pagoda.
Train lovers have the chance to join the Tyseley depot tours hosted by Vintage Trains. Meanwhile, Winterbourne House and Gardens will feature as part of the Birmingham Honey Show, alongside numerous events at Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Architectural tours of the Birmingham School of Art and School of Jewellery are included, as are family-friendly visits to Aston Fire Station and explorations of St Mary’s Convent in Handsworth. The Museum Collection Store will also be open to the public during the week.
Birmingham Heritage Week runs from Friday 11 September to Sunday 20 September and includes a variety of talks and guided walks. While many events are free or available at reduced costs, most require advance booking due to high demand.
Irene De Boo, Birmingham Heritage Week Co-ordinator, commented: “Birmingham Heritage Week continues to grow in popularity, attracting thousands of people each year who want to explore the city’s fascinating stories, buildings and communities. The week-long browsing period before tickets go on sale will give people more time to discover the programme, plan their visits and make the most of everything the festival has to offer.”
This celebrated event receives support from Birmingham Museums Trust, the National Trust, the University of Birmingham, and Birmingham Municipal Charity.
For more information, visit the Birmingham Heritage Week website to secure your tickets and explore the full programme of events.