Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works, 13-15 Fleet Street

Newman Brothers Coffin Fitting Works, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JP View on map

Purpose-built factory for the manufacture of fittings (handles, ornaments, and etc.) and funerary shrouds and coffin linings. The factory was built in 1894 and closed in 1999, when it was left with all its contents intact as if at the end of an ordinary working day. Costumed guides tell the story of the manufacturing process and of the people who worked there.

Opening Arrangements

Weekly, Wednesday - Sunday except over Christmas (closed 21st December - 3rd January). Opening times: guided tours on the hour at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

• Open on Heritage Open Day

Admission Charges

• Adult: £5.00
• Child: £3.00
• Other Charges: £4.00 (concessions)

Directions

City centre location. Fleet Street is off Paradise Circus. Metered on-street parking and Paradise Circus multi-storey nearby. Rail: Birmingham New Street or Birmingham Snow Hill (approx. 10 minutes walk). Bus: Numerous bus routes serve the city centre.

Parking Spaces

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Limited metered on-street parking. Nearby multi-storey car parks. Coach parking bay available opposite the museum.