Events calendar goes live on 15th August. Please check back then.
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: […]
Come and hear Brierley Hill's stories in song, celebrating our colourful heritage, present and future with Dan Whitehouse and the Brierley Hill Songwriters.
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***
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.
Tour and display of historic documents
Bouncy castle, face painting, kids crafts
FREE BBQ
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 activités - bracelet making, bookmarks, card making, rock painting - all with a heritage theme. Refreshments available too!
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 […]
See inside this amazing Pugin designed church. Harp music, organ recital, mouse trails - a true historic experience for all.
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part one starts in the market and is based on stories discovered by local primary school children and with our addictive story capturers on hand to capture […]
Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. Part 2 is a performance at the library, featuring one woman's journey by Lorna Rose.