Selly Manor Museum

17/06/2026

Did you know our community centre, Shenley Court Hall, has launched a pre-loved swap shop to support families manage uniform costs? It offers a range of free good-quality school uniforms - including blazers, coats, PE kit and more - for local schools in the surrounding areas. Find out more by following the link in comments below 👇 Run in partnership with Rubery Swop Shop

17/06/2026

Did you know the Bournville Carillon has 48 bells? You may have heard it ringing out across Bournville.

Join us on the Bournville Village Green this Saturday to some familiar summer favourites for a leisurely afternoon celebrating this fantastic instrument.

The Carillon will be played at 12pm and 3pm.

Carillon Concert on the Green

16/06/2026

This Saturday, pull up a deck chair and enjoy some familiar summer favourites for a special Carillon concert!

Step back into the Bournville Carillon's past and enjoy photographs and videos from over the years in the Rest House.

Or bring a picnic, buy and ice-cream, and play giant outdoor games on the green.

Carillon Concert on the Green

16/06/2026

Blossom on Tour! 🌸🐂

Blossom the Bournville Bull was part of the Bulls in the City Wild in Art trail in 2025 for Birmingham Hospice. The design was based on things that community groups in our neighbourhoods loved about where they lived.

Maple Road is one of the oldest roads in Bournville, where the Heritage team can be found at Selly Manor Museum. The road is also home to Bournville Village Trust’s newest school, Maple House School, whose pupils loved the village green and trees that surrounded their school located in the historic Day Continuation School. You may even spot a small rubber duck hidden on the Bull inspired by the tiny ducks hidden around the school at Maple House.

Blossom the Bull is now on tour, travelling around the Bournville Village Trust neighbourhoods - keep a look out! Blossom is currently being enjoyed by the students at Maple House School as they learn more about Bournville and their local area.

15/06/2026

Yesterday we welcomed visitors to the museum as part of Bournville National Garden Scheme

Thank you to our garden volunteers, Jane, Martin, Mary, and Annette, who have worked so hard on the Sensory Kitchen Garden - funded by Veolia - UK

Our gardener Jaego was around to answer questions about the garden, particularly the historic Tudor elements which make our garden really special.

Thank you also to Toby and Isaac for providing such a warm welcome to all of the 263 visitors. They were absolute troopers on what turned out to be a very busy day.

14/06/2026

We are open for National Garden Scheme 10-5 on Sunday 14th June

14/06/2026

TODAY! National Garden Scheme!

Visit Selly Manor and 5 Bournville gardens for just £7 (kids free).

11am - 5pm

Enjoy tea, coffee, and cake in our medieval hall. Garden games for the kids. Water and biscuits for four-legged friends.

13/06/2026

Listen to the Bournville Carillon bells ring out across Bournville next Saturday (20th June) for a special summer themed concert with expert carillonneur, Trevor Workman.

Find a deck chair on Bournville Village Green, bring a picnic, and play some giant outdoor games.

Discover more about the amazing instrument and watch archival footage in the Rest House.

The carillon will be played at 12pm and 3pm.
https://sellymanormuseum.org.uk/events/2026-06-20/carillon-concert-on-the-green

13/06/2026

Have you ever wanted to meet a Unicorn?
Get your tickets to our Magical Manor on Saturday 11th July.

Attend our Unicorn Academy and get up close to a real Unicorn to brush its mane and see its magical shimmer.

Magical Manor