Category : Architectural Tours


Conservatives Demand Action to Protect Electric Cinema

The leader of Birmingham Conservatives has called for immediate enforcement action from the council and fire service to address fire safety and security failings at the historic Electric Cinema on Station Street.

Buxton History Festival Launches with Talks and Workshops

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust hosts its inaugural Buxton History Festival from April 17-19, featuring talks by leading historians, creative workshops, and performances exploring stories from medieval manuscripts to atomic pioneers.

Historic Paper Mill Model Debuts at Edinburgh Railway Show

A detailed working model of Kinleith Paper Mill, a decade-long project, will make its public debut at the Lothians Model Railway Exhibition in April 2026. The event features 17 layouts, family activities, and specialist traders.

Croome: Free National Trust Attraction Near Birmingham

Explore Croome, a National Trust estate less than an hour from Birmingham offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week. Discover Capability Brown parklands, an RAF museum, themed playgrounds, and restored historic features.

Sleeping Beauty Mansion Opens Free Near Birmingham

Tyntesfield, a Victorian Gothic Revival mansion reminiscent of a French fairy tale castle, is offering free entry for a week in March as part of National Lottery Open Week, just under two hours from Birmingham.

Flying Scotsman Arrives in Birmingham for Special Trips

The iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive chuffed into Birmingham's Moor Street station, offering vintage round-trip journeys. Locals lined routes to Solihull, with passengers enjoying rides and merchandise during half-term.

22 Iconic Birmingham Buildings Loved by Locals

Discover 22 iconic Birmingham buildings, selected by locals, that highlight the city's rich architectural heritage and historical significance, from the Hall of Memory to the Rotunda.

Love, Loss, and the London Underground Quiz

Explore a Valentine's Day quiz delving into history, literature, and London's transport, with questions on Captain Cook, St. Valentine's relics, and the Underground's pink line.

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