Events calendar goes live on 15th August. Please check back then.
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.
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 3 takes place at St Michael's Church where lead artist Kim Archer will be performing a work based on stories collected at Oakfield Community Centre, during […]
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 4 is led by Jake Oldershaw who has worked with tales of the canal and the surrounding areas told to him by walkers and visitors to […]
Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard: The Commonwealth War Graves. The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them. We […]
Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard: The Commonwealth War Graves. The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them. We […]
Explore the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who, literally, made the town. This guided walk is delivered after dusk to give added atmosphere as we walk around the graveyard. This walk has "sold out" (there's no fee for the walk) in previous years and has received rave reviews (blushes!). Bring […]
Have you visited our wonderfully refurbished library since it reopened. This is your chance. The building has been transformed and today it will be holding a display of its old photographs, challenging you to help put together a jigsaw of an aerial photograph of Brierley Hill from 1931, and gifting the opportunity to make a […]
Markets have been at the heart of Brierley Hill for almost 200 years. Presently undergoing a refurbishment as part of the towns Heritage Action Zone with support from Dudley Council and Historic England, the market has 40 stall holders - making it still one of the most thriving markets in the Black Country. To celebrate […]
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ring a church bell? How do church bell ringers know when to ring their bell? How many different orders can you ring seven bells in? This is an opportunity to answer those questions, to visit the normally closed ringing room, and to have a go at […]
When Tim and Jenny took over the bell ringing in the tower they found scattered around the ringing room a set of old bells. Some were cracked, some were missing clappers. On others the handles had come off. Supported by grants from the Fisher Trust and St Michael's Church the bells were sent of to […]
Work is ongoing on this fabulous building. Opened in 1904 as a Technical Institute, Art School and college, the building has some fine examples of Terracotta figures, designed by Mart Masters Gibbons and Oaken. Inside are tiles donated by the famous Gibbons and Hinton tile factory and admirable stained glass. The outside of the building […]
Built in 1882 this building served initially as a Congregationalist Church. During the Second World War, Brierley Hill's Air Raid Patrol centre was located here. The inside of the building has been extensively refurbished in the last few years and this is an opportunity to see a fine example of what can be done to […]
See inside the Brierley Hill's oldest building (1765). Now grade 2 listed. Look around the church - the inside will surprise you - visit the historic graveyard (self guided tour available). Learn about the memorials in the church and admire the stained glass windows. At the same venue there will be Stained Glass based activities, […]
Free crafting for all ages at Harry's on the High Street. Jewellery making, rock painting, card making, jigsaw mat and more. All Free!!! Woo hoo!!!!
Don't let this extraordinary building's exterior fool you. This is a gem of a building and a real beauty inside. Pugin designed, the building is home to some extraordinary artwork. Heritage Open Day gives you a chance to tour the inside PLUS as a bonus, the opportunity to listen to harp and organ playing by […]