The Hive JQ

The Hive is a community hub for Birmingham in an historic building, with an award-winning organic café and bakery, craft workshops, exhibitions and event spaces.

  • About The Hive

    The Hive is a community hub for Birmingham in an historic building, with an organic café and bakery, craft workshops, exhibition and event spaces. We are part of the Ruskin Mill Trust family. Read more

  • Café & Bakery

    Visit our fabulous organic café and bakery, open Tuesday - Friday. Winner of a GOLD Visit England Award for Excellence 2020. Read more

  • What's On

    Explore the different events we have to offer at The Hive, including exhibitions, screenings craft workshops and more. Read more

  • Planning your visit

    Find out about opening times, how to get here and how to get in touch with us. Read more

  • Access Information

    Our historic building is easily accessible. Our access information includes details and images of the facilities and environment. Read more

  • Community

    We run a vibrant and inclusive community programme inspired by heritage and craft. This includes regular group meet ups, events, school visits, exhibitions & wellbeing activities. Read more

  • Heritage

    Read about our building's transformation, research blogs about former occupants of the factory and access our Virtual Lounge of heritage interpretation. Read more