Why Heritage Walks

health benefits of walking

Black Heritage Walks provide a platform to celebrate black culture and highlight the historical and modern day achievements of the black community in the UK.

Heritage trails involve physically walking in the area, which allows for personal observations and offers several nuances to heritage sites. Taking part in heritage walks helps to;

  • Keep physically active
  • Find out about historical moments in your city 
  • Learn about different cultures within your nieghbourhood
  • Explore the heritage of the area
  • A fun inter-generational activity for all the family 
  • Develop a sense of pride in your nieghbourhood 

We have chosen heritage trails because it champions black heritage in the UK all year long - not just black history month

  • Digital welcome
  • NHLF
  • Enterprise holdings
  • Lunar Society
  • United by Birmingham
  • Covid safe travels
  • Bounce Back
  • Birmingham City Council
  • Yupp
  • Naturally Birmingham
  • Heritage Compass organisation
  • mclaughlin and harvey
  • Heritage Open Days Newwave
  • National academy for Social Prescribing
  • Naturally Birmingham