Bromwich Hall - West Bromwich Manor House
Summer fun at Bromwich Hall - West Bromwich Manor House Museum
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Creative Memories. Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Just drop in and join in. For anyone living with dementia and their carers join our Creative Memories session with Age UK Sandwell at Bromwich Hall on Wednesdays. Come along for a cuppa, a chat and to get creative. Free
Messy Medieval Play with The Parakeet. Tuesday 15 July 11am-1pmJoin The Parakeet Studio for a jouful early years session inspired by the medieval history of Bromwich Hall. Suitable for 0-5 year olds. Tickets from £1 per child. Book and further information at ticketsource.
Babies Adventures In Music. Friday 25 July 11am. A music performance that is designed to enchant and entertain babies 0-18 months. Featuring music from across the world performed by Sam Frankie Fox and Ricardo Santos Rocha. Adult and child tickets from £5. Book at ticketsource
History Lovers' Season. Open Season for Exploring the House and Discovering its history and stories.
This year we are doing things differently at Bromwich Hall. Instead of being open to visitors to look around every Tuesday we are having a season of open days and historical activities to give visitors more opportunity to explore our house, stories and histories at different times and on different days. The next hiisotry lovers' season and open days will be in September and October.
Open day with introductory talk: Tuesday 9 September. Open 11am - 2pm, introductory talk in the hall starts at 12pm then explore the house on your own. Tea room open, just drop in.
Bromwich Hall Alive – Medieval Mayhem and historical encampment: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Both days open 11am – 4pm. Visit this beautiful medieval building, once the home of the Lords of the Manor of West Bromwich, and step back 600 years to see it come alive with Buckingham's Retinue historical group with our medieval encampment and family activities. Free entry, just drop in. Tea room open. Small charges for crafts apply.
Open day with introductory talks: Tuesday 16 September. Museum open 12pm – 4pm with introductory talks at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Explore the house and follow our Medieval myth busting trail. Tea room open, just drop in.
Tour and Talk with Dr. Mike Hodder: Wednesday 17 September, 10.30am start. Join former borough archaeologist Dr Mike Hodder as he dives into the history of Bromwich Hall and medieval West Bromwich in this tour and talk. Tickets are free but places must be reserved. Book via Ticketsource or call site on 0121 588 2985.
Free-flow open day: Tuesday 23 September, 11am – 2pm. Explore the museum at your own pace. Tea room open. Free entry, just drop in.
Guided tour: Tuesday 23 September, 2pm. Discover this amazing medieval survival dating from the 1270s and once the home of the Lords of the Manor of West Bromwich. Book your place via Ticketsource, tickets cost £2.50 which includes a hot drink.
Dark History of the Victorian Era: Friday 26 September, 7pm start. Join Professor Black for an evening of bizarre practices from the Victorian era! Your clothing could injure you, your wallpaper might be toxic and your makeup could even be poisonous. Imagine getting executed for stealing a fish, being buried alive by mistake, or posing for a photo with a ghost! Booking is essential via Ticketsource, £4.00 per person. This talk is suitable for over 18s.
Open day with introductory talk: Tuesday 30 September. Open 4pm - 7pm, introductory talk in the hall starts at 5pm then explore the house on your own. Tea room open, just drop in.
West Bromwich in Old Photographs: Thursday 2nd October, 11:30am start. Join Sandwell Archives Outreach Officer Maureen Waldron as she takes a nostalgic tour around West Bromwich looking at old photos from Sandwell Archives collection. Free entry, book your place via Ticketsource or ring site on 0121 588 2985.
Medieval paint workshop: Saturday 18 October, 10am – 3pm. Join our medieval paint expert for a costumed talk and hands-on workshop. Make your own paints from historic pigments and take them home in beautiful shell holders. £10 per person, which includes one free hot drink. Suitable for over 18s, booking essential via Ticketsource.
Medieval Mayhem - Enjoy our annual medieval encampment at Bromwich Hall on 13th and 14th September, See knights and ladies and see weapons demonstrations, music and dance, costumed characters learn about medicine, play medieval games, have a go at archery and join in with knight school, crafts and trails. Get messy and make your own medieval time Entry Free
Heritage Open Days at Bromwich Hall
Medieval Mayhem - Enjoy our annual medieval encampment at Bromwich Hall on 13th and 14th September. See knights and ladies, see weapons demonstrations, music and dance, costumed characters, learn about medicine and costume, play medieval games, have a go at archery and join in with knight school, crafts and trails. Get messy and make your own medieval tile and meet the Lord's Horse, Entry Free. Just drop in. A full timetable of the day will be available on our facebook page @sandwellmuseums a few days before the event.
Open day with introductory talks – Tuesday 16 September, 12pm – 4pm. Listen to the introductory talks in the Great Hall at 12.30pm and 2.30pm, then explore the house on your own. Follow the medieval myth busting trail around the museum. Just drop in
Tour and Talk with Dr. Mike Hodder – Wednesday 17, 10.30am start. Join former borough archaeologist Mike Hodder as he dives into the history of Bromwich Hall and medieval West Bromwich then explore! Tickets are free but places must be reserved. Book tickets via Ticketsource.