The beautiful heritage buildings in Birmingham showcase a depth of art, architecture and, in some cases, devotion. During Birmingham Heritage Week, several heritage sites, which are centuries old, and others from more modern times, have opened their doors to the public.
Heritage Week celebrates the physical and intangible legacies left behind by our ancestors and it is a great time to explore what remains. Several of these locations are opening to the public free of charge, so that they are accessible to everyone.
Birmingham Heritage Week 2023 continues until September 17, but not all of these incredible architectural marvels will be open throughout. So, if you are looking to visit one of them check if you need to book first and book ahead to make sure you make the open days.
More than 200 events are taking place across the length and breadth of Birmingham to celebrate the city’s heritage and you can find more information on it on the Birmingham Heritage Week website. Here are 24 incredible buildings in Birmingham that are open to the public for free during Heritage Week:
21. St Mary’s Parish Church, Acocks Green
The oldest church in Acocks Green, built in 1866. During the last world war, the building was severely damaged, all the beautiful stained-glass windows were blown out and the roof, plus pews reduced to rubble. It is open on Thurs 14 Sept | 11.30am–2.30pm to the public. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
22. Church of St Nicholas, The Green, Kings Norton
This historic church is open on 16 Sept | 10am-12pm and Wed 13 Sept | 10am-12pm. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Street View
23. The Birmingham Oratory
The Oratory Church is Grade II* listed building which dates mainly from the beginning of the Twentieth Century but with an interior which evokes the Italian Baroque. It is open Tues 12 Sept | 9am–6.30pm Thu 14 Sept | 9am–6.30pm Sat 16 Sept | 2pm–-6.30pm Sun 17 Sept | 2pm–6.30pm. (Credit: Getty Images/ Christopher Furlong) | Getty Images
24. Church of St Paul, St Paul’s Square, Jewellery Quarter
Built between 1777 and 1779 as a chapel of ease of St Martin in the Bullring, it is the only survivor of the town’s 18th century churches and stands in the city’s only surviving Georgian square. It is open until Fri 15 Sept | 11am–2pm. (Photo - Google Street View) | Google Street View