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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
