The City Beautiful at The Museum Collection Centre

A rare opportunity to see Birmingham Museum Trust's incredible collection of objects currently in store and discover connections with Birmingham Civic Society along the way. This event is now FULLY BOOKED. However, you can still book a place at the August Open Afternoon

Centenary Event – The City Beautiful at The Museum Collection Centre

A rare opportunity to see Birmingham Museum Trust's incredible collection of objects currently in store and discover connections with Birmingham Civic Society along the way. This event is now FULLY BOOKED. However, you can still book a place at the August Open Afternoon

Signpost Event – Tyseley Locomotive Works Backstage Open Weekend

Would you like to experience a day out close up and personal with express steam locomotives? Tyseley Locomotive Works is opening its doors for a rare ‘backstage’ open weekend to celebrate 110 years of continuous service over the weekend of Saturday 30th June/Sunday 1st July from 10 am to 5pm each day. Several steam locomotives […]

Water Way to Go

A look at the past and future of the pools and surrounds of Brookvale Park and Witton Lakes. This is a free family drop in event.

Divine Beauty Concert

The talented choristers of Birmingham Cathedral perform a musical treat as part of Birmingham Civic Society's centenary - The City Beautiful - celebrating the remarkable Burne-Jones stained-glass windows. A programme of great cathedral anthems inspired by each of the four windows, including Parry's I Was Glad, Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer and O For the Wings […]

£8 – £10

Centenary Event: Birmingham Civic Arms

Armorist Adrian de Redman takes a look at the history and both legal and illegal uses of The Birmingham Civic Arms. This event is £5 or free to BMI members, and you can book on the BMI website.

£5

City Centre Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf

An informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting at the front of St Martins-in-the-Bullring, the tour will visit key landmarks and places of interest in the city. Ian will highlight important aspects of Birmingham Civic Society, and some of the individuals who have contributed to making […]

£4

Library Laughs – Centenary Event

Bring along your best jokes or write them with us on the day - then try out a bit of stand up! Guaranteed laughs inspired by world famous 20th century Brummie comedian Sid Field and The Summer Reading Challenge Mischief Makers. Suitable for accompanied children between 5-12 years. This is a free event and you […]

Casting Creations at Coffin Works

Celebrate Birmingham Civic Society's Blue Plaque scheme by creating your very own name plate out of a magical combination of sand, plaster and paint. This is a drop in family activity for accompanied children of all ages - no need to book!

An Autumn Woodland History Revealed at Sutton Park

Take a wander through Holly Hurst looking at the many features that reveal the previous management of the wood in this archaeologically rich area of the park. This is a free ranger walk, meet at Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT