About this Event
During Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield, Mr David Gilbert, the present owner and proprietor of the Driffold Gallery (which is housed in The Old Smithy), will open his premises to the public.
Visitors will be able to view the exterior and interior of what is believed to be Sutton Coldfield's oldest building dating from c.1400
Inside you will find 2 floors connected by a wooden staircase which has been replaced many times over the centuries. Old beams in plastered walls and ceilings and the massive 1400's timber cruck frame can clearly be seen from the upper floor rear wall. There are several 'hidden spaces' leading off the main areas with very old timber doors but because this is now a private residence, these little rooms are 'off limits' to the public; but they can be clearly spotted in the corners.
This is an old building. There will be uneven floors in some places and stairs. We regret that this is the nature of this tour that it cannot be fully accessible.
Photos and film footage may be taken at this event. This is to help us promote heritage activities in the town and share with our funders to demonstrate the impact their funding has. Should you not wish to be photographed/filmed, please alert an event volunteer when you arrive.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable due to the administrative burden of issuing refunds (Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network is made up entirely of volunteers). The cost of your ticket(s) includes all Eventbrite processing fees. You can order a maximum of 2 tickets per order.
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This is event is being promoted by Sutton Coldfield Heritage Network (SCHN), a volunteer run community group which runs, supports and promotes history and heritage activities in Sutton Coldfield. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter / X and Instagram.
SCHN is very grateful to Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust for awarding us a grant for Birmingham Heritage Week in Sutton Coldfield. You can find details of all our events, including those which don’t require advance booking on our website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Driffold Gallery (The Old Smithy), 78 Birmingham Road, Birmingham, United Kingdom
GBP 4.00