Blakesley Hall
Blakesley Hall
4.5
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Grade II* Tudor house built c.1590. Wonderful gardens, shop, Herb Garden Cafe and family friendly events. Part of Birmingham Museums Trust. Site currently closed to the public due to COVID-19.
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Monty B
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We had a fantastic morning at Blakesley hall. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. It was clean, well resourced and informative.
We listened to a story telling session hosted by Phil. It was entertaining, pitched well, fun and engaging. Phil was a brilliant story teller and ensured that all of the needs were met by his audience. He had a lovely, warm tone while telling the story and also including lots of history.
The gardens are lovely and the family room has some excellent, hands on resources for children.
We listened to a story telling session hosted by Phil. It was entertaining, pitched well, fun and engaging. Phil was a brilliant story teller and ensured that all of the needs were met by his audience. He had a lovely, warm tone while telling the story and also including lots of history.
The gardens are lovely and the family room has some excellent, hands on resources for children.
Written August 5, 2021
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Shirley C
Birmingham, UK32 contributions
Mar 2019
My daughter phoned. 'Mum, do you want to go to a wedding fair?' 'when,' I asked, 'Now,' she replied. So I declined a lift and caught the bus. I used to live near here. I loved seeing this building, attending exhibitions, wandering round the house. I must admit in 15 years in the area I hadn't visited as often as I should have. I attended more often when I lived in north Birmingham. Anyway I wandered through the familiar st, passed the house outside which I found the baby doll, glanced across at my previous flat and headed for Blakesley Hall. The exhibition, the first of its kind was an Alternative wedding fair. It was all about recycling and upcycling. Selling your wedding dress. Oh dear. Natural wedding with non disposables or reusable items. Vegan and vegetarian food. That where I met Sue again. She'd been running Pacha House in Moseley for 4 years. Natural hygiene toiletries. Home made without chemicals. Decorations made at hen parties. I hope to attend another one of these events. Where better to have it than a historic building with ancient apple trees, wild flower and a barn?
Written February 12, 2020
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Nic
Birmingham, UK50 contributions
Dec 2022
We come here often and the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. There is a teacher that comes in for certain events and is very knowledgeable on many topics, the hall is only open for special events right now but does many things for the children over the school holidays including arts and crafts, teddy bear picnics and jewellery making for around £2 per child. Outdoor seating area for picnics and a great Tudor hall (admissions apply), a tea room and a barn where many events take place. Also has a lovely herb garden.
Written April 12, 2023
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Nic
Birmingham, UK50 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We went here for a second year running to see santa and he still is the best santa we have ever seen, there was a beautiful christmas market with many amazing stalls and a cafe for a festive hot chocolate. Kids then wrote to santa and posted it in the magic post box.
Blaksely Hall does functions and events all year round and at times has a history teacher join to help. It has been an amazing place to visit since my childhood and is always a nice day out, especially for younger children.
Blaksely Hall does functions and events all year round and at times has a history teacher join to help. It has been an amazing place to visit since my childhood and is always a nice day out, especially for younger children.
Written May 25, 2024
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mike s
United Kingdom559 contributions
Sep 2022
Our (volunteer) guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, full of fascinating details and anecdotes. The contents of the hall had been collected from a variety of sources and had an interesting history. The hall is an example of what can be done with relatively little but with a big dose of enthusiasm. Sadly, the gardens had been neglected but hopefully can be given some TLC also.
Written September 16, 2022
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_grahammcollyer
Birmingham, UK53 contributions
Jan 2020
Thanks to Dennis our volunteer guide we had the best tour ever of this house and we have been a few times,Dennis was very knowledgeable and took the trouble to answer our questions he also told us several things about the house we had not known before.A miost enjoyable day.thanks to our guide.I recommend you ask for Dennis you will not be disappointed.
Written January 5, 2020
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Thank you so much for visiting Blakesley Hall! We are really glad you enjoyed your tour with our volunteer tour guide Dennis.
Written January 22, 2020
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Ian R
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Visited this Tudor House and part of International Women's Day for a tour about Tudoe Women. Fantastic visit where history brought to life by period costumed guides and in particular Shirley who kept our small party wonderfully engaged.
Well worth visit to this marvelous property. Parking on site and a very welcoming tea room.
Well worth visit to this marvelous property. Parking on site and a very welcoming tea room.
Written March 1, 2020
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Lesley W
Birmingham, UK35 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Visited with my daughter and young grandson for a 'meet the animals' event during halfterm. All of the staff were very friendly and the cafe was clean and tidy and serves a lovely cream tea with massive scones! Only had time for a quick walk around the gardens but we will definetly return in the better weather when all the plants and herbs are out. Also to take a tour around the Hall itself which looked fascinating, even from just the outside. As a dog owner it was nice to see they are welcome on leads and there is outdoor seating to have refreshments and admire the garden.
Written February 20, 2020
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NickyG
Sheldon, UK785 contributions
Jul 2021
July 26th 2008, we got married here. We got married in the barn and it was a beautiful Hot day. The service was beautiful.
The staff were attentive and were on hand throughout.
The hall was closed to the public which gave us full access to the gardens and could have beautiful photos.
The staff were attentive and were on hand throughout.
The hall was closed to the public which gave us full access to the gardens and could have beautiful photos.
Written June 13, 2022
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D.Taylor
47 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
First time to the beautiful medieval building! Not the easiest place to find, but worth the effort! A real gem of a building, full of history. A little 'over restored' maybe, but still a great place. Fiendly and helpful staff/volunteers. Nice little cafe on site too. Well worth a visit!
Written September 13, 2023
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can you just walk around outside and take photos without paying to go in?
Written February 18, 2018
Entry is to visitor centre and gardens is free (except on certain event days) so you are welcome to come and take photos in the gardens. There is a fee to go inside the Hall.
Written February 23, 2018
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