What does a visit include? What will I see?

<p>Visitors get to explore:</p> <ul> <li>Original Victorian-era workshops from the former Newman Brothers coffin-furniture factory, with original machinery, tools, fittings and stock preserved.</li> <li>Guided tours featuring stories of the workers, how coffin furniture was made over decades, and insight into changing funeral and manufacturing customs in Britain.</li> <li>Period-themed rooms, atmospheric factory settings, and real artefacts such as coffin handles, nameplates, decorative fittings, metalwork, and packaging.</li> </ul>

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Coffin Works tickets and tips

⚰️Explore Birmingham’s historic Newman Brothers coffin fittings factory
🛠️See how coffin handles, nameplates & ornaments were made by hand
🕯️Atmospheric Guided Tours
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Great for Families, History Buffs & Curious Visitors

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Coffin Works,
13-15 Fleet Street, Jewellery Quarter, B3 1JP, Birmingham

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When is it open?

Coffin Works opening times

Mon-Tue Closed

Wed-Thu 11am-2pm

Fri-Sun 11am-3pm

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

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Coffin Works facilities

On-site Café(s)
Parking (Charges Apply)
Toilets
Gift Shop

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Laura Says

Fascinating and Unexpectedly Moving

Wandering through the preserved workshop felt like stepping into a time capsule. The machinery, tools and dusty drawers made me feel connected to generations of craft workers — it was powerful and quietly emotional. A truly unique experience.

Daniel Says

History Meets Real Human Stories

I visited with my partner and we loved hearing the stories about how the fittings were made, and about the life of the workers. Learning about funeral customs and seeing the original fittings brought social history alive — respectful, deep and unexpectedly compelling.

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People say...

Laura Says...

Fascinating and Unexpectedly Moving

Daniel Says...

History Meets Real Human Stories

Megan Says...

Amazing for Curious Kids & Teens

Went with my teenage nephew — he thought it was “weirdly cool.” The old machines, historical tools and original workshop layout grabbed his attention. It’s a museum that doesn’t feel like one — more like exploring a real-life industrial mystery.

Oliver Says...

Perfect for a Rainy-Day Cultural Outing

Came on a rainy Saturday — the indoor nature of Coffin Works meant we could wander comfortably, learn something new, and enjoy a quiet slice of history. Authentic, atmospheric and a bit offbeat — exactly what we wanted.

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Visitors get to explore:

Original Victorian-era workshops from the former Newman Brothers coffin-furniture factory, with original machinery, tools, fittings and stock preserved.
Guided tours featuring stories of the workers, how coffin furniture was made over decades, and insight into changing funeral and manufacturing customs in Britain.
Period-themed rooms, atmospheric factory settings, and real artefacts such as coffin handles, nameplates, decorative fittings, metalwork, and packaging.

Most visits last 1.5–2 hours. The guided tour is around 75 minutes, with extra time to explore and take photos.

Yes — although it’s a historic coffin-fittings factory, the focus is on craftsmanship, workers’ stories and Birmingham’s industrial past. Kids and teens usually find the machinery and original workshops fascinating.

Not at all. Coffin Works is historic, respectful and surprisingly uplifting — it’s more about industrial heritage than anything spooky.

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0121 233 4790

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Coffin Works tickets and tips

How to get to Coffin Works

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More in this area

Coffin Works opening times

Coffin Works facilities

Laura Says

Fascinating and Unexpectedly Moving

Daniel Says

History Meets Real Human Stories

Coffin Works tips and tricks

People say...

Laura Says...

Fascinating and Unexpectedly Moving

Daniel Says...

History Meets Real Human Stories

Megan Says...

Amazing for Curious Kids & Teens

Oliver Says...

Perfect for a Rainy-Day Cultural Outing

Here’s the questions people are asking about Coffin Works

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Q. Is it scary or morbid?

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