The Coffin Works

The Coffin Works The award-winning Coffin Works, owned and operated by Birmingham Conservation Trust.
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🥳 Last Thursday we celebrated Councillor Phil Davis’ retirement, a fitting send off for someone who’s given so much to o...
26/05/2026

🥳 Last Thursday we celebrated Councillor Phil Davis’ retirement, a fitting send off for someone who’s given so much to our city.

🏆 For over 15 years, Phil has been a true heritage champion, always fighting for the places and stories that make Birmingham what it is. From supporting Birmingham Heritage Week to chairing the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust andHeritage Strategy Group, his impact is everywhere.

Phil has always championed heritage and conservation and he’s given our sector a voice. But more than that, his friendly and approachable nature has helped bridge the world of local politics for small organisations like ourselves, ensuring our voices were always heard.

🍾🎉 Happy retirement, Phil!

23/05/2026

✨🏳️‍🌈 Happy Birmingham Pride! 🏳️‍🌈✨


22/05/2026

☀️ If you need a sign to visit us this Bank Holiday… this is it.

We’re open all weekend (Monday too)!

And on a scorching Bank Holiday… why not, come and hang out at one of Birmingham's most unusual museums!

(And we're definitely cooler than bank holiday traffic or crowds.)

☀️ Summer starts here at the Coffin Works — and we’re kicking our summer events off with a very special creative experie...
21/05/2026

☀️ Summer starts here at the Coffin Works — and we’re kicking our summer events off with a very special creative experience…

🎨 Bank Holiday Monday 25th May — Lino Workshop
A rare chance to explore the historic factory before settling into a hands-on lino printing workshop with artist Tammy Woodrow.

Take home your own artwork inspired by the Coffin Works
All materials included… and yes, there will be cake 🍰

Then the summer continues…

🌆 Thursday 28th May — Coffin Works at Dusk: After-Hours Tour
Step inside after hours for an atmospheric evening tour as the museum comes to life in a completely different light.

🎩 Wednesday 10th June — Graft & Craft Walking Tour
A guided journey through Birmingham’s canals and industrial heritage, finishing at the Coffin Works.

🎭 Thursday 2nd July — She Stoops to Conquer (The Crescent Theatre)
Open-air theatre in our historic courtyard with The Crescent Theatre Company.

Join us for an unforgettable experience this summer— https://www.coffinworks.org/events/

🚧 Please note that if you’re visiting us today, there are road closures and public transport diversions across Birmingha...
21/05/2026

🚧 Please note that if you’re visiting us today, there are road closures and public transport diversions across Birmingham city centre due to the Aston Villa victory parade.

Road closures are expected from approximately 10am–10pm, with the parade beginning at 4.30pm. Please allow extra time for your journey and check travel updates before setting off.

Road closures include:
• Branston Street
• Hall Street
• Warstone Lane
• Frederick Street
• Albion Street
• Powell Street
• Summer Hill Road
• Sand Pits
• Clement Street
• St Vincent Street
• Sheepcote Street
• Grosvenor Street West
• Ryland Street
• Broad Street
• Centenary Square

13/05/2026

Death in Birmingham used to be much more colourful…

When people think about Victorian funerals, they often imagine black fabric and sombre colours.

But at Newman Brothers, funeral furnishings and shrouds were sometimes made in a surprising range of colours including shades linked to Birmingham’s local football teams ⚽

Our wonderful volunteer Mads shares how colour played a much bigger role in mourning traditions than many people realise.

Did this surprise you?

10/05/2026

You can now take a little piece of the Coffin Works home with you…

Museums are built on stories but also on the people who care about them.

One of our wonderful volunteers created this stunning watercolour of the Coffin Works, and we loved it so much that we turned it into a collection for the shop ✨

You can now find the artwork as a:
💙 Card
💙 Magnet
💙 Coaster

A lovely way to remember your visit or send a little piece of Birmingham history to someone else.

08/05/2026

Happy Deaf Awareness Week 2026 💙

At the Coffin Works, we know a thing or two about hand and eye coordination (due to spinning fly presses) … so this week the team swapped drop stamping for having a go at some BSL! 👐

Making plans for the May Bank Holiday? ☀️How about spending a creative afternoon in one of Birmingham’s most atmospheric...
07/05/2026

Making plans for the May Bank Holiday? ☀️

How about spending a creative afternoon in one of Birmingham’s most atmospheric historic spaces?

Join us at the Coffin Works Museum for a unique lino printing workshop inspired by the museum’s fascinating collection and history.

Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026
1pm–4:30pm
£30 per person
Includes hot drinks, cake & all materials

Start with a guided tour through our time-capsule of Industry, the Newman Brothers factory, before getting hands-on with artist Tammy Woodrow to design, carve, and print your own lino artwork to take home.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love getting creative, this is the perfect way to spend a relaxed bank holiday afternoon!

Spaces are limited — Booking advised.

https://www.coffinworks.org/event/lino-workshop/

29/04/2026

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We preserve Victorian coffin furniture, award winning machinery and the stories of Newman Brothers, but we can’t rescue our events newsletter from your spam folder. Please do check!

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

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