Birmingham Heritage Week 11-20 Sept

[Harpo]

A very eclectic programme of events including (rail wise) visits to Vintage Trains’ Tyseley Depot and a walking tour of the mail tunnels at New Street station.

a unique opportunity to access the subways and tunnels at Birmingham New Street that carried Birmingham’s mail and post to mail trains operating across the country, including an opportunity to walk the length of the Mailbox tunnel.

Ballot for tickets via this link-

Explore the New Street station and Mailbox mail tunnels -

Join us for a city wide celebration of Birmingham’s heritage! Over 100 events and activities to enjoy. #BHeritageWeek.

birminghamheritageweek.co.uk

The full event’s home page is here-

Birmingham Heritage Week

11–20 September 2026. Join us for a city wide celebration of Birmingham’s heritage! Over 250 events and activities to enjoy. #BHeritageWeek.

birminghamheritageweek.co.uk

 

[birchesgreen]

I've entered the ballot for the Mailbox tunnels, was unsuccessful last time they did this but hoping i have better luck this time!