New Home for Midlands War Heroes Memorial Saturday, February 7, 2026 memorial dudley war worldwarone plaque heritage history councilhouse sacrifice remembrance A poignant memorial commemorating 53 former pupils of a Dudley school who lost their lives in World War One has found a new, prominent home at Dudley Council House. The plaque, once displayed at the Sir Gilbert Claughton … Read More
How to Get Discounted Half Term Tickets for Statfold Country Park in Tamworth Saturday, February 7, 2026 statfold tamworth discount halfterm tickets heritage trainrides woodland fairground family If you’re looking for an affordable family day out this half term, Statfold Country Park in Tamworth is a fantastic option. This charming attraction offers heritage steam and diesel train rides, beautiful woodland trails … Read More
Inside the 'Time Capsule' Petrol Station Still Standing on a West Midlands Road Saturday, February 7, 2026 fibbersley willenhall petrolstation timecapsule westmidlands abandoned heritage retro motorists nostalgia Nestled along a quiet West Midlands road, the Fibbersley petrol station remains a striking relic of the past. Once a bustling hub for motorists, the garage now stands abandoned, its weathered facade a silent testament to a … Read More
Popular Sutton Coldfield Bakery to Launch New Outlet at Historic Thorpe Estate Near Tamworth Wednesday, February 4, 2026 silvertree bakery suttoncoldfield thorpeestate tamworth ruralgrowth heritage sustainability staffordshire artisanal Sutton Coldfield’s beloved Silver Tree Bakery is set to open its third outlet at the historic Thorpe Estate near Tamworth, marking another milestone in the bakery’s rapid growth. Founded by siblings Kirk Bick and Kirsty … Read More
Inside the Strict Calthorpe Estate: Birmingham’s Exclusive Community Governed by a 32-Page Rulebook Sunday, February 1, 2026 calthorpe edgbaston conservation regulations gardens pets parking homeworking heritage community West of Birmingham city centre lies the historic and highly regulated Calthorpe Estate, covering 1,600 acres—including much of Edgbaston and parts of Harbourne and Quinton. This exclusive estate, with a history spanning over … Read More
Flying Scotsman in Birmingham: What You Need to Know Sunday, January 25, 2026 flyingscotsman birmingham steamlocomotive train heritage halfterm moorstreet snowhill history travel The legendary Flying Scotsman is making a much-anticipated visit to Birmingham from February 14 to 21, perfectly timed for the half term holiday. This historic steam locomotive will be running special trips departing from … Read More