Elizabethan house, famous for its association with Charles II. The richly panelled walls of Moseley Old Hall conceal ingenious secret hiding places designed for Catholic priests. One of these cramped priest holes saved Charles II when he hid here after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, and the bed where he slept is on view. […]
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings. You can see art and objects spanning seven centuries of European and World history and culture. Find out more about Birmingham’s history or see the Egyptian mummies. Winner of Sandford Award 2009.
Blakesley Hall Museum
Blakesley Hall is a Tudor hall on Blakesley Road in Yardley, Birmingham, England. It is one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham and is a common example of Tudor architecture with the use of darkened timber and wattle-and-daub infill, with an external lime render which is painted white. The hall is a timber-framed farmhouse built […]
The Barber Institute Of Fine Arts
Sandford Award 2007. You can see major works by all these great artists in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, at the University of Birmingham. There’s also a stunning coin gallery and an exciting programme of exhibitions, concerts, lectures, gallery talks, workshops etc.
Bantock House
Sandford Award 2008. Bantock House is arranged over two floors. The ground floor is set in the Edwardian period with Arts and Crafts inspired décor. The first floor features a number of interactive exhibitions exploring local history topics. Bantock Park covers 43 acres. There is a children’s play area, putting green, football pitches and plenty […]