Olton Friary

15/06/2026

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15/06/2026

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Did you manage to catch our beautiful church & Fr. Austin and Fr Biju on Birmingham’s local tv news?

If not.. don’t worry.. we have it here!

They did the parish proud 😊

Olton Friary in Solihull is marking the one hundredth anniversary of the laying of its foundation stone. Special masses, tours and community events are planned as parishioners reflect on the church’s history and future.

26/04/2026

Day 5 of our centenary celebration fun facts!
It’s also Sunday!! Which means we have 2 events on.

Join us for our special celebration Mass at 9am.

Afterwards, we’ll be running our history tours of the Friary and its buildings—come and explore the story of our community and its heritage.

There may be some spaces left on the day.. please ask at 9am and 11am masses.

Tour times are pinned to the top of our page.

25/04/2026

Details of our special Centenary Masses this Sunday (tomorrow).

25/04/2026

Day 4 of our centenary celebrations! Here’s another fascinating glimpse into the history of Olton Friary.

It’s quiz day! Bring your friends and come and get quizzical tonight at 7pm in our parish hall. Entry is £5 per person, with teams of up to 7 allowed—and tea and cake are included.

We’d love to see you there

24/04/2026

Day 3 of our centenary celebrations! Today we’re sharing another fascinating glimpse into the history of Olton Friary.

Don’t forget—our Friary Quiz takes place tomorrow (Saturday)! More details can be found at the top of the page.

If you’ve been enjoying our daily facts, why not join us for one of our history tours this Sunday and discover even more?