These People, This Place – art unveiling and documentary world premiere!

Brierley Hill Civic Hall Bank Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

View and celebrate four art installations, using materials specific to the industrial/historical elements of Brierley Hill and a mini documentary exploring personal connections to the town. Commissioned by Historic England, Dudley MBC and Brierley Hill Cultural Consortium, a group of residents have created four art installations whilst exploring their personal identifies with particular reference to […]

Graves at Night!

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Did you miss last year's Grave's by Night walks?  If so, nows your chance to learn about the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who lived here, all whilst walking around the atmospheric churchyard of St Michael's at night!  Of course, it might be cold so come dressed for the occasion: […]

Free

Graves at Night!

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Did you miss last year's Grave's by Night walks?  If so, nows your chance to learn about the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who lived here, all whilst walking around the atmospheric churchyard of St Michael's at night!  Of course, it might be cold so come dressed for the occasion: […]

Free

The Brierley Hill Songbook

Come and hear Brierley Hill's stories in song, celebrating our colourful heritage, present and future with Dan Whitehouse and the Brierley Hill Songwriters.

Visit a Bell Ringing Practice

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

St Michael's Church bells have been ringing over the town for 250 years. This event will give you the opportunity to visit the ringing room with its historic peal boards; to learn how ringers know the different orders in which to ring; and learn all about the art of ringing. You might even be given the chance to chime a bell yourself! ***BOOKING REQUIRED. CLICK ON "RSVP NOW” BUTTON BELOW TO BOOK***

Free

100 years of Brierley Hill Market – variety show

Brierley Hill Market High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Join the team at the market as they celebrate 100 years. Songs from the decades, tap dancing the market builds on its wonderful reputation of holding events.

Family Fun and Free BBQ at Albion Street Church

Albion Street Church Albion Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Tour and display of historic documents
Bouncy castle, face painting, kids crafts
FREE BBQ

Badge Making

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Brierley Hill Library invites you to make your own badge! Creative, therapeutic and all round just good fun. Design your own from scratch, perhaps bring a photo of a loved onre or a selfie. Or use one of our designs. Fun for all ages. Thanks to Brierley Hill Library for running this fun activiity. Drop […]

Memory Bank and Old Photos Exhibition

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Preserve your memories for posterity and gift them to future generations. The library, in its temporary home whilst improvements take place, will also be displaying historic photographs of Brierley Hill. Perhaps these will inspire you to record your memories too! Wouldn't it be lovely to hear stories in orginal voices from 50, 100 or 200 […]

Teddy Bear Parachuting

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Sat 16th, 0809: UPDATE: NO RAIN FORCAST FOR TODAY...WIND LIGHT AND IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - SO THIS EVENT IS ON.... Give your teddy a treat with a parachute experience. Bring you teddy along and hand them to one of our organisers at the foot of St Michael's tower. They will be given a treat […]

Chime A Church Bell

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Have you heard the Church Bells ringing on Sunday Morning. On a clear day they can be heard up to 2 miles away! This is a chance to chime a bell yourself. You will visit the historic ringing room to be greeted by one of our ringers who will, literally, show you the ropes! You […]

Crafting at Harry’s

Harry's 65a High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Crafting activités - bracelet making, bookmarks, card making, rock painting - all with a heritage theme. Refreshments available too!

Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Library, Moor Street

Technical Insitute and Library Moor Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

An extraordinary opportunity to view the inside of this landmark building in Brierley Hill.  The building served for 70 years as the town's library and also housed Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Art School. Recent social media posts illustrate the many happy memories this building holds.  This may be the last opportunity to see the […]

Heritage Open Day, St Mary’s RC Church

St Mary’s RC Church 26 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

See inside this amazing Pugin designed church. Harp music, organ recital, mouse trails - a true historic experience for all.

St Michael’s Church – Explore, take part, enjoy!

Wonderful activities for all ages at Brierley Hill's oldest building: teddy bear parachutes; treasure hunt; handbell ringing; chime a bell; badge making; photo exhibition; poetry writing and more...in conjunction with Brierley Hill Library.

Helen Barley Harp Recital – PLUS – have a go at playing the harp

St Mary’s RC Church 26 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

As part of St Mary's contribution to Heritage Open Day we are delighted to announce the return of Helen Barley. She will be playing her harp in the church from 1030-1115 on 16th September. Helen has also kindly agreed to allow people to have a try at playing the harp after her performance.  This will […]

Handbell ringing

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Fancy a go at handbell ringing…well now's your chance AND use some very special bells. When the church bell ringing at Brierley Hill was revived in 2017, ringers came across a set of dilapidated handbells in the ringing room. Some of the bells were cracked; some had clappers missing; many leather handles had rotted away. […]

Richard James – Organ Recital

St Mary’s RC Church 26 High Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Listen to the beautiful organ of St Mary's Catholic Church being played by the magnificent Richard James.  Share a special sound that has been heard for 150 years in this beautiful church's 150th anniversary year. And whilst you listen cast your gaze on the extraordinary artwork within building, which rich symbolism all around you. It […]

Poetry Walk and Workshop – Lee MacKenzie

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Brilliant poet Lee Mackenzie has agreed to work with Brierley Hill Library through the Poetry on Loan Scheme.  This session will allow you to brush up your poetry skills - even if you are starting from Scratch. Secure your place by clicking RSVP. Lee is an artist and poet living in Birmingham. He works on interdisciplinary […]

Free

Walk of Remembrance

St Michael’s Church Bell Street South, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Learn the story of Brierley Hill's war memorial and the men commemorated on it.  Visit the Commonwealth War Graves and family memorials in St Michael's Churchyard. Visit the memorials inside the church too in this wonderful, emotional and moving walk.  Sensible footwear needed, and be prepared for all weathers.  Booking required for safety reasons as […]

Free