Welcome to Winterbourne

A unique heritage attraction

Experience an Edwardian historic house and garden nestled in a leafy corner of Birmingham

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Events, Talks & Courses

Winterbourne hosts a number of events throughout the year, from The Birmingham Honey Show to The Rare Plant Fair and an outdoor theatre performances.

Visit our What's on page to for more information on our current schedule and how to book.

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Winterbourne Membership

Purchase a Winterbourne membership for yourself or as the perfect gift

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Volunteering at Winterbourne

We currently have vacancies in our Volunteering team for Visitor Experience Volunteers. From helping out in the Shop to checking tickets to enter the house the role is varied and suits those who love working with people.

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Blog

Time on your hands? Relax with stories from the garden, our weekly 'Plant Spotlight', advice from our expert team, and lots of beautiful photography.

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Your visit

What to expect when you visit – FAQs

We've got lots of safety measures in place to keep you safe during your visit, from hand sanitising stations to one way systems. Check out our FAQs for the latest information.

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Explore Winterbourne

A Pioneering History

The house was built for John Nettlefold, a pioneer of early housing reform in Birmingham at a time when the city had a serious lack of decent homes for working people. John and his wife Margaret were from prestigious local families who had made their living in industry. Choosing their house to be designed in the Arts and Crafts style reflected their modern outlook.

The History