Willow Court Wednesday - Summer Wreath Making - Wednesday 1st of July
Come join us at Willow Court Wednesday and have fun crafting with natural materials
Willow Court Wednesday – Summer Wreath Making – 1st July 2026
Come join us at Droitwich Spa & Rural Council For Voluntary Service for a fun-filled morning of crafting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We are continuing a previous session and helping to develop a community stitched piece based on the theme of home.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your artistic side and meet fellow crafters. See you there!
Refreshments will be available.
This workshop is free. It is made possible because of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project at Willow Court Farmhouse, Droitwich Spa.
Willow Court Farmhouse Exhibition Launch Event
Join us to celebrate the opening of our Willow Court Farmhouse exhibition!
The launch will take place on the 1st of July at Droitwich Heritage Centre from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm. Come and meet the team who are hard at work on the project, our wonderful volunteers and learn more about the history of the Farmhouse and the surrounding estate.
The exhibition, co-curated with project volunteers, showcases this exciting project to rescue and convert the Grade II listed Willow Court Farmhouse, formerly known as Boycott Farmhouse, into affordable housing.
This ambitious project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, has included researching and sharing the history of the Westlands Estate and Droitwich Spa.
Please Email poppy.griffiths@wmht.org.uk if you would like to attend.
Willow Court Farmhouse Exhibition
From the 1st of July until the 30th of September at the newly reopened Droitwich Heritage Centre we will be displaying an exhibition on the Willow Court Farmhouse ‘Safe as Houses’ project.
The exhibition, co-curated with project volunteers, showcases this exciting project to rescue and convert the Grade II listed Willow Court Farmhouse, formerly known as Boycott Farmhouse, into affordable housing.
This ambitious project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, has included researching and sharing the history of the Westlands Estate and Droitwich Spa.
Heritage Futures: WMHT Careers Fair
Heritage Futures
Worcester Cathedral
21st October 2026 – 10am-3pm
Interested in a career in heritage? Join us on the 21st October for this special event.
West Midlands Heritage are inviting you to attend their 2026 Heritage Careers Fair at Worcester Cathedral on Wednesday 21st October from 10am to 3pm.
The West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair is open for all students who may be interested in careers across the heritage industry, young professionals in the industry and anyone who is interested in heritage that may want to consider changing careers.
There will be industry exhibitors that cover a variety of career pathways from conservation to education, archaeology to historic building management, architecture to digital officers, archival work and many more.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions about volunteering, career pathways, experiences, and for advice to find out if a career in the heritage sector would suit you!
Marrons is a national multi-disciplinary consultancy, combining local insight with national capability to support complex projects across a wide range of sectors. Founded in the Midlands, we now operate from 10 offices across the UK.
Our Archaeology and Heritage team specialise in heritage impact assessments and archaeology. From private developments to major regeneration projects, we bring planning insight, technical expertise and commercial understanding to deliver viable schemes in sensitive environments.
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Golden Lion Pub Restoration: Exclusive Scaffolding Tour 5th June 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Friday 5th June 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Free to WMHT members and £10 for non-members
Join us for a behind the tour of this amazing conservation effort of one of Birmingham’s oldest surviving pubs.
The Golden Lion is one of Birmingham’s oldest surviving pubs, with origins in the 16th century and important later alterations reflecting the city’s commercial development. Currently undergoing conservation by Birmingham Conservation Trust with Oliver Architecture and Reynolds Conservation, the project is revealing significant historic fabric and construction techniques that are rarely accessible to visitors.
This special visit provides the opportunity to inspect the building at close quarters from scaffold level. Visitors will see details of timber framing, masonry and repairs while hearing directly from the project team about the challenges and discoveries involved in conserving a complex historic structure.”
Paid parking is available at Cannon Hill Park East Car Park, Russell Road, B13 8RD, which is a 5-minute walk away.
This visit will include a scaffold tour which will involve steps and ladders, and will therefore not be suitable for those with mobility issues or those with a fear of heights. Please wear sensible, closed-toe shoes, and clothes which you will not mind getting dirty.
Meet outside the Golden Lion in Cannon Hill Park. Please arrive no later than 10:50am, the tour will begin promptly at 11am.
Group leader – Philip Adams (Trustee)
Barr and Grosvenor Foundry Site Visit - 11am - 12:30pm - 22nd April 2026
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Barr & Grosvenor Foundry. It is one of Britain’s last foundries and specialises in the production of cast iron artefacts for the heritage community.
We will be visiting on a working day when the furnace will be working and we will be able to see the furnace being tapped and the molten metal being transported across the foundry to the casting floor.
Also, during the visit, we will see various castings from previous commissions which will show the intricacy and variety possible with this process.
Visitors will need to wear strong shoes and clothing which is both warm and close fitting.
Group leader – Philip Adams (Trustee)
Host – Dominic Grosvenor.