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Wednesday 10:45am - 1:15am Thursday 10:45am - 2:15pm Friday 10:45am - 3:15pm Saturday 10:45am - 3:15pm Sunday 10:45am - 3:15pm

The Coffin Works

Name: The Coffin Works
Address: 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B31JP, GB
Telephone: 0121 233 4790
Rating: 5

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The award-winning Coffin Works, owned and operated by Birmingham Conservation Trust.
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30/08/2026

Our Guided tours are the perfect way to spend your Bank Holiday Monday!
Tours are at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00- book your tickets on our website now⚰️

28/08/2026

We are OPEN on Bank Holiday Monday!

We'll have our brilliant Guided Tours at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

See you all there! 👋

23/08/2026

You are invited to our market

On Saturday 3rd October we are taking part in Open Studios and will have a fabulous selection of artists with their creations in our courtyard.

If you like things that are a bit unusual, this is the place to come.

Entry to our market is free.

We will be offering guided tours on the day - please see our websites for booking details and prices.

12/08/2026

Fancy a different kind of day out in Birmingham?

Canal lovers and local history fans — this one’s for you!

Join us next Wednesday 19 August, 1–3pm for
A Cut Above the Rest — a relaxed guided walk taking in the Roundhouse, Birmingham’s canals and the Coffin Works.

Three experiences, one ticket, and plenty of Birmingham stories along the way.

🎟️ £14 | 📍 The Roundhouse | 🕐 1–3pm

https://coffinworks.org/event/a-cut-above-the-rest-birmingham-walking-tour/

Come along, bring a friend and discover a side of Birmingham you might not know. 👟

11/08/2026

☀️ A day away from the Coffin Works!

We took the Coffin Works volunteer team on a summer day trip to Middleton Hall, and what a hidden gem it turned out to be. 🏡🌿

We explored the beautiful house and gardens, discovered its fascinating history, and even had a go at bowling! 🎳

A huge thank you to the team for our wonderful guided tours and fantastic hospitality. ❤️

We highly recommend a visit!

05/08/2026

If the museum is going to be haunted…

…it may as well be haunted by the best ghost. ⚡👻

Looks like the ghost of Ziggy Stardust dropped in to rock out with a few of his biggest fans.

No paranormal activity to report… just another brilliant day at the Coffin Works.

31/07/2026

🚨 Did you know Birmingham's canals has a plug hole? 🤯

Yes, really...well sort of.*

Join us on our 'A Cut Above the Rest' tour in August and September to find out more!

*The famous circular island known as Old Turn Junction, located near the Utilita Arena and Brindleyplace - is actually flood control. Built during World War II to support flood gates protecting the railway tunnel beneath the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal.

It's one of those weird and wonderful bits of Birmingham history that most people walk straight past without ever noticing.

Join us as we explore Birmingham's historic canal network, discover the importance of the remarkable Roundhouse, and finish at the Coffin Works, where you'll step into the city's industrial past.

🎟️ Book your place here - https://coffinworks.org/event/a-cut-above-the-rest-birmingham-walking-tour/

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026

⏰ 1pm–3pm

📍 Meet at The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham

🎟️ Tickets £14 per person

Also available during Birmingham Heritage Week – Friday 18 September 2026.

26/07/2026

Why should you visit the Coffin Works?

Because our visitors say it better than we ever could. ❤️

⭐ “The volunteers are enthusiastic and very informative.”
⭐ “Very knowledgeable guide and a fascinating experience.”
⭐ “The staff were knowledgeable, personable and patient.”
⭐ “Worth the ticket.”
⭐ “The volunteers made our visit unforgettable.”

Come and discover why we’re one of Birmingham’s highest-rated museums.

24/07/2026

What a debut! 🎭🌿

Our courtyard had its starring role earlier this month as we hosted our very first outdoor theatre production—and what a way to begin! A huge thank you to the brilliant Crescent Boxoffice for bringing She Stoops to Conquer to life in our historic courtyard!

It was such a joy to see the space filled with laughter, brilliant performances and a wonderful audience. Here's to many more unforgettable evenings under the Brummie sky!

Have you joined us for an event before?

21/07/2026

📯New Blog Post📯

'Tales from the Ledgers- Part Five: The Weekly Paid Workers'

We're excited to share the latest blog in our volunteer Linday's series, which delves into the accounting ledgers of the old business for the first time since the museum opened in 2014.

Part five looks at the weekly paid workers at Newman Brothers, giving us a sense of who was working regularly in the factory over the years. We can also see how different factory roles, such as polishing, laquering and packing, garnered different wages, and that people worked overtime to make more cash when possible.

If you would like to read the full article, please go through the link in our bio or at the link below.

https://coffinworks.org/tales-from-the-ledgers-part-five-the-weekly-paid-workers/

Address

13-15 Fleet Street
Birmingham
B31JP

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10:45am - 1:15am
Thursday	10:45am - 2:15pm
Friday	10:45am - 3:15pm
Saturday	10:45am - 3:15pm
Sunday	10:45am - 3:15pm

Telephone

0121 233 4790

Website

http://coffinworks.org/

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