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
Darren Share, Assistant Director, Birmingham City Council describes the history of Birmingham's much loved parks and Birmingham Civic Society's role in greening the city. A ranger guided walk is available to join after the talk. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
Meet at Aston Hall Stables Range for this free of charge event
A free, drop-in craft activity for children of all ages as part of Birmingham Heritage Week. Enjoy the parts of Aston Park designed by Birmingham Civic Society in the 1930s and then see if you can make your own Imaginative Garden.
Join a lively and informative walking tour looking at the life and works of Birmingham born artist Edward Burne-Jones. Led by Birmingham Cathedral's Heritage Manager, Jane McArdle, the tour starts amongst his finest works in stained-glass in the world and ends at Birmingham Museum. Book your ticket via the Birmingham Cathedral website.
A lively, 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 contributions of Birmingham Civic Society, and some of the individuals who have contributed to […]
Put your best foot forward and discover the park from the perspective of curator, historian and Cannon Hill Park regular Irene de Boo. Meet at mac reception area at 2pm. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
A multidisciplinary festival of activist art making all of Birmingham its stage. Taking art out of its comfort zone. Come and witness activist artists making a difference where you least expect them. Free Radical believe that for art to have a real impact it needs to be bold, so Festival of Audacity is a home […]
Join Hon Professor of Art History Brendan Flynn in an engaging and colourful talk describing the prominent Birmingham artists of the 20th century. You will soon be able to book this event via the RBSA website.
Birmingham Civic Society's Heritage Committee member Sian Roberts illustrates the considerable story of Birmingham during The First World War. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
A rare opportunity to view selected archive material relating to Birmingham during The First World War, presented by Sian Roberts. This event will take place in the Wolfson Room and all bags will need to be placed in lockers located outside of the room. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
A unique opportunity for families to work with Karoline Rerrie, Friend of the RBSA, with the City Beautiful as your theme. To coincide with our ‘The City Beautiful’ programme, design a poster inspired by well- known buildings & places in Birmingham. Draw your design onto silk screens & print your own colourful posters! This workshop […]
