St John's Church is inviting the public to get 'inSPIREd' at a summer open day.

The church will welcome the public for the inSPIREing Summer Open Day.

The day has been organised in partnership with Avoncroft Museum, The Bromsgrove Society, and the Norton Collection Museum, at the town's Grade I listed church building.


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Between 11.30am and 2.30pm, visitors will be able to climb the 100 steps to the top of the church tower and enjoy the views.

Those climbing the tower will be asked to donate towards the Spire Appeal, and while there is no need to book, numbers will be limited, with climbers being allowed to go up on a first come first serve basis.

The bell ringing room will also be opening its doors, offering visitors the chance to have a go at it themselves.

Inside the church visitors will be able to test out their musical talents on the organ from 11am until 12.30pm, discover the church's history with author Simon Henderson, help the vicar in a quirky quest to find his keys, and have a go at a range of inSPIREing crafts.

The day will also entail a treasure hunt for all ages, with clues leading to the heritage treasures nestled within Bromsgrove's oldest building.

Throughout the day, teams from the collaborating organisations will speak with visitors.

The Avoncroft team will bring a model timber frame building along with them, which visitors will be able to give them a hand in constructing.

The open day, hosted by Friends of St John's, will be on Saturday, July 20.