The Coffin Works, Birmingham: Photos, Reviews & Location

Unique museum about coffin making, with tours & stories of the funerals of famous people in history.

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#10 of 77 Tourist attractions in Birmingham #6 of 19 Museums in Birmingham

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.68

0.9 km from the center of Birmingham

Rating breakdown

5 ★79%
4 ★15%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

13-15 Fleet St, Birmingham B3 1JP

coffinworks.org

0121 233 4790

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What is the rating of The Coffin Works?: The Coffin Works is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 448 reviews.
How does The Coffin Works rank in Birmingham?: The Coffin Works is #10 of 77 Tourist attractions in Birmingham by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Coffin Works located?: 13-15 Fleet St, Birmingham B3 1JP — 0.9 km from the center of Birmingham.
How can I contact The Coffin Works?: Phone: 0121 233 4790 · Website: coffinworks.org

Reviews (8)

Glyn Myers 2023 Sep 29

Great tour of a factory that felt frozen in time. Lots of history, and very lovely guides. Do a visit!

Cassandra Hong 2023 Sep 10

The absolute highlight of my trip to Birmingham!!! The staff were spectacular and so informative about the coffin making process and I am so glad i decided to come and see this!! I would highly recommend the coffin works to anyone visiting Birmingham, and make sure to do the guided tour for the full experience!! Thanks for a great experience and I couldn't have asked for a better excursion to go on for my birthday!!

Fidodog Simmons 2023 Aug 15

Possibley the most curious and interesting museum of the year. Lovely staff, do the guided tour it's fab

Ananthu Mani 2023 Aug 11

We had a wonderful guided tour of the Newman Brother’s legacy from Billy. We were shown the intricacies of the Newman Company’s craftsmen and the hardship endured by workers who were paid by the piece. With the occasional pun and playful questionnaire, Billy kept the crowd entertained throughout the course of the tour. If you’re visiting Birmingham and want to experience its cultural history, this place should definitely be on your list!

G 2023 Aug 07

My friend & I attended a package tour of the central Birmingham canals & streets. Followed by a cake & cuppa at the Coffin Works, then the guided tour of the museum.

Ian the canal tour guide, was warm, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about old Birmingham history. He sent us all back in time with his beautifully descriptive and interesting commentary of our surroundings. A total joy to listen to.

He then passed us into the very capable hands of Cornelius at the Coffin Works. He took up the reins to give us demonstrations, allowed us to touch objects, encouraged to take lots of pictures. All the time explaining the working conditions, personal employee history and pointing out all the fabulous and interesting items surrounding us.

I can't miss out the lovely ladies in the coffee shop, who brought around our various (and wide range of) drink choices and a piece of 🍰 cake.

Everyone working/volunteering there seemed very much like they love what they do and they made this a very special and wonderful afternoon for all of those that attended. I can't recommend it enough. 🌟

Megan Henebury 2023 Jul 15

What a marvellous place, which perfectly captures exactly what a museum should be - welcoming, educational, and truly engrossing. It was amazing to see the workshops and offices so beautifully preserved, like real time capsules. All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and clearly take great pride in their work. Extra special thanks to Cornelius who demonstrated the drop stamp with incredible skill - I would have happily listened to him talk about the history of the workshop all day. Thank you so much for such a lovely afternoon. I am already planning my next visit!

rhiannon wood 2023 Jun 10

Every single staff member/ volunteer was so animated and passionate about the museum and even the industry. It was lovely to talk to people who share similar views on death and knowledge of the industry. The building also looked so beautiful on the sunny day.

Momin C 2023 May 05

A fascinating museum run by a great friendly team who made the experience worth it. There's a lot of local history preserved here, which I really appreciated. You can't spell funeral without fun!