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

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