About Aston Hall
One of the great houses to be built in the spectacular Jacobean style, Aston Hall is Birmingham's very own country mansion.
Aston Hall Description
Summer Opening Times (13th April – 3rd November)
Open Tuesday – Sunday (and bank holiday Mondays), 11am - 4pm.
Weekdays (during Birmingham schools term time):
Entry to the hall is by timed guided tours at 11. 30am, 1pm and 2. 30pm. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Weekends, Birmingham school holidays and bank holiday Mondays:
The hall is open for visitors to explore at their leisure. Entry is by timed ticket every 30 minutes from 11am. The hall closes at 4pm, however we recommend that last entry is at 3pm so that you have time to enjoy this grand old mansion.
Closed on Villa match home games.
Open throughout for Group Bookings, Weddings, Events and more.
For information on our events and activities, visit www. birminghammuseums.org. uk /aston /whats-on
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#SomethingWickedThisWayComes ....
Join us for family friendly ghost tours this #Halloween! Hear some of the most well-known of Aston’s ghost stories and try using dowsing rods to detect the presence of spirits!
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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Swoosh! A new Tall Tale family event as requested by our young visitors. Join us for our interactive telling of the traditional story of Beauty and the Beast.
Help us tell a traditional version of this well known tale. Smell the spices traded by Beauty’s merchant father, help search for the Prince in Beauty’s dreams, and find out why roses are so important to Beauty and the Beast. Before you go, have a peek in Beauty’s enchanted mirror – a perfect opp...ortunity for you to take a photograph of your little one, or yourself to remember your visit!
Join us at 11am to make your own Beauty and the Beast themed Christmas Tree decoration to get you in the mood for our magical story time. We’ll enter Aston Hall and tell the story together between 11.30am and 12.15pm. Or alternatively join us at 1pm until 2.15pm, when the event will be repeated. Make sure to select your preferred time slot when booking and that your ticket states that it is for the Tall Tales: Beauty and the Beast Story Tour.
Each storytelling experience will last approximately 45minutes, with time for craft beforehand. An enchanted way to explore Aston Hall, this event is suitable for children aged 3-8 and accompanying adults. This experience is not suitable for adults not accompanying children. Please bear in mind that we’ll be venturing upstairs inside Aston Hall together during the storytelling.
Spaces are limited, pre-booking is essential. Usual admission fees apply. Your ticket includes the story tour, craft and general entrance into Aston Hall before or after our story tour. General entrance allows you wander around the Hall from 11am until 4pm.
Tickets are non-refundable. The Hall, Tea Room and Gift Shop are open from 11am until 4pm.
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Have you tried our handcrafted sandwiches, wraps & flatbreads? These freshly made delights are also available at Aston Hall, BlakesleyHall, Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, & Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. That’s tomorrow’s lunch sorted, right?
Is it too soon to get spooky? We don't think so!
And neither do the 600+ people who have already got their tickets for our Fright Nights!
The last few tickets remain for Saturday night, so snap them up!
... #Halloween
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We have plenty of animals to find here! From stain-glass squirrels, to Victorian taxidermy, and a few furry friends scurrying about too!
How many have you spotted around this #GrandOldMansion ? #WorldAnimalDay
Tickets are selling fast for Fright Nights: Aston Alive!
With some slots already sold out make sure you get your tickets now so you don't miss out! An evening of mystery and horror await as a terrible curse descends upon the hall, awakening the ghosts of the past.
Dare you join us?
... Find out more and book here: http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/…/f right-nights-aston-a…
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As it's #worldarchitectureday we thought we would share some of our favourite Aston Hall architecture with you!
From stunning Jacobean design, 400 year old wood work, and Victorian plaster work there's plenty to see!
Here's a quick run down....
It's international #CoffeeDay!
Now we are closed on Mondays BUT you can come along and enjoy a cosy cappuccino or lovely latte the rest of this week!
Book onto a weekday Aston Experience tour or visit on the weekend for Open Aston
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Today is your last chance to see the Walls Have Ears exhibition!
We've loved having this @A_C_Collection with us this summer; if you haven't had chance to see it yet come on down!
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/…/w alls-have-ears-400-y…
Join us today to celebrate #autumn and #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek!
With colourful crafts, den building, and Rufus' new trail around this #GrandOldMansion, this is a perfect day out!
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TOMORROW!
Join us for a day of #autumn fun! With nature challenges, crafts, and a tour of this #GrandOldMansion this is a perfect day out for families!
Call our bookings team on 0121 348 8263 to book your space!
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Have you seen our wonderful Arts Council Collection exhibition: Walls Have Ears this summer?
You haven't?! Lucky for you we have our last special tours today at 12pm & 2pm, focusing on this unique merging of old and new!
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Our last Walls Have Ears tour takes place tomorrow!
If you haven't had chance to see our fabulous Arts Council Collection exhibition this is your chance to enjoy the mixture of old and new!
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/…/w alls-have-ears-aston…
We have #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek covered!
From toys, tableware, and gift-ware designed by Nicky James and Glover and Smith , we have the perfect gift for anyone with a soft spot for squirrels!
You can even treat yourself to a hazelnut cappuccino 😌 pop into our gift shop & café on your next visit and go nuts!
1644 and civil war has turned Warwickshire into a battleground. With war has come shortages of food, plagues (of soldiers and disease both), and widespread looting – this is not natural, and has been blamed on many different things, but amongst them are sinners and witches.
Accusations of witchcraft have plagued southern Warwickshire and Sir Thomas Holte, Justice of the Peace, has been tasked with determining their guilt. Being a man of the law he summons experts, and a jury..., to establish the truth and to give a verdict of Guilt or Innocence for each person accused of witchcraft!
The trial is ready to begin when disaster, or evil, strikes and one of the witnesses collapses, dead. The finger of suspicion points to witch craft or sorcery but could there be something else at work? That, too, is for the jury to decide…
This rare opportunity to see the grand old mansion at night will put your sleuthing skills into action. Only you can determine the fate of the accused witches, and only you can seek the truth behind the mysterious death!
Our café, gift shop and grounds will be open from 3.30pm, and throughout the evening until 8.30pm. When booking please select from one of the following two time slots: - 3pm, with the briefing at 4pm, you will have one and a half hours to sleuth before the reveal at 5.45pm OR - 6.30pm, with the briefing at 7pm, and the reveal at 8.45pm Make sure you arrive in good time for your briefing.
PLEASE NOTE: this isn’t a murder mystery dinner, there isn’t a meal, but we can guarantee an evening of laughs, serious sleuthing, beautiful surroundings, and the satisfaction of supporting Birmingham Museums Trust, a registered charity which keeps incredible buildings like Aston Hall open and cared for. There isn’t a prize, but you can’t put a price on being the fastest or the most intelligent person in the room.
This event takes place throughout the building, and some of the suspects and clues will be located on the upper floors of the building, which are accessed by stairs only. As the building has uneven floors we recommend comfortable footwear, and a warm layer as evenings can be cool and some of the event will take place outside. Stiletto heels are not permitted without heel covers.
This event is suitable for ages 12 and upwards. Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times.
Pre-booking is essential. Tickets are non-refundable.
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What a hidden Gem this place is, well worth the time to visit
What a great place to visit, so much history! A really enjoyable afternoon with two great tour guides who were very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Visited yesterday april 1st for aston in wonderland the event was good but the hall is wonderful wow wonderful eerie feel about this place x
Today we came for the siege, the reenactment actors were fantastic with friends and our children, 2 with special needs, we had a great laugh with many of them, and how they worked around the many visitors was great to see. We took lots of pictures and thoroughly enjoyed our day watching what took place. We visit the cafe regularly and the staff are more then helpful.
Thank you for great adventure back in time
Super visit to Aston Hall. Our guide, Mike, was excellent; knowledgeable and entertaining, he brought to life the history of this impressive site. You get a real sense of what it would have been like in Jacobean times. The grounds are also great. Finished off with a lovely cream tea in the cafe, this was great value for money. A real local treasure.
Super day out. I visited for the first time last month and am hooked. Become a museum member and take advantage of free entry plus 10% off in the cafe and gift shop. Beautiful grounds, a stunning house and outstanding staff and volunteers. Go.
Such a lovely place. Its nice to see so many people looking after such a great place like aston. The detail in the stair case and how old it is. A credit to birmingham.
My family and I had a fantastic time at your May Day Play Day today � The older kids enjoyed the clay modelling whilst the younger kids explored the grounds (especially the puddles!) and we all had a lovely time making dens before a lunch break to re-fuel for 2 trails (around the house and around the gardens) which the older 2 kids thoroughly enjoyed. All the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and Jess' vanilla latte was so yummy we had to keep coming back for more � well done everyone involved!
Lovely place to visit. We had some pics over there and we got some great shots ��� I felt like I belong to that place and era. Will definitely recommend to all my friends !!!
I had not been to Aston Hall for many years but with the Aston alive Victorian day event taking place on the 12/08/17 it provided the perfect opportunity to (hopefully) get some great photos. Although there wasn't that much taking place for the event itself, a travelling side show Emporium, a chemist display of remedies etc and HRH Queen Victoria there was also the opportunity to go round the hall again with stories being told by the helpful, knowledgeable staff. The building has a long fascinating history and is well maintained. I was interviewed by a guy collecting information about visitors experience asking how I would rate my visit. As I told him, I really enjoyed my day and Aston Hall is a real gem that should continue to be preserved for future generations. The only criticisms were the prices in the coffee shop were considered a little expensive (I didn't go in my friend bought a round of tea and cake) and a limited choice and that if all the staff wore period costume and took on the character of someone from Aston Hall's past, this would really bring history alive for visitors. I must also say to emphasise this point that the history re-enactors who were dressed in Victorian clothing were brilliant and looked amazing. Finally, meeting Queen Victoria was also fantastic, Sylvia Strange specialises in portraying Victoria and has her down to a tee. She knows her history and was so convincing I felt embarrassed being in her company in an open necked shirt!!! She was a lovely lady who was very accommodating in posing for some pictures. So all in all I had a very enjoyable day and will not be leaving it over 20 years for my next visit that's for sure. If you haven't been for a while or never been, get yourself back to Aston Hall and enjoy some fascinating history and a stunning Jacobean building.
Had a really great time yesterday going round the hall. The guides we had were really good.
Had a great time at Aston Hall with Lady Mary Elizabeth Holte aka Gayle Bevan, had a nice conversation with King Charles 1st and Sir Thomas Holte and then had a lesson on playing a hurdy gurdy from the royal musician, great few hours.
Fascinating spot. First class welcome from helpful and knowledgeable staff. Alex and Rik were esp. lovely. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic day at Aston Hall for the food festival yesterday!! The atmosphere was amazing and it wasn't too overcrowded, there was an amazing selection for foods stalls and businesses there, we loved it! Also had a tour of Aston Hall itself, it was beautiful and well worth it for £5
Absolutely loved it, Birminghams hidden gem, the hall the gardens everything.
A really enjoyable experience without being too crowded and overpowered. A venue which had a relaxed friendly atmosphere with a variety of good food and a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, with a wonderful historic backdrop. Also a range of interesting stalls selling some very interesting and unusual items.
A beautiful building inside and out so much better than what I had actually expected, only about three other families walking around the house on the day that I visited so wasn’t over crowded and you were able to see everything at your leisure, very helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. The actual artefacts inside the hall were amazing and in such good condition considering there age, a great credit to Birmingham who have looked after Aston Hall remarkably well over the years, was a little disappointed in the gift shop as I did think it would be bigger and have more gifts on offer but other than that it’s a fantastic place to visit. ��
Aston Hall,
I used to come here after school, alone. Walking around the mansion and imagining the people who used to live here. The history. The stories of their lives.
What I loved the most is the aroma of coffee that welcomed me. There was a small cafe inside. And I just loved going there even though I couldn't really drink coffee.
I was 15-16 years old that time about 22 years ago. Aston Hall was one of my best and peaceful hangouts after school. I hope I get to visit it one day. And I am happy to see the new changes to it.
Azeline Jamaludin
Malaysia
A must see destination in Birmingham....you feel like you step back in time! The guided tour is worth it even though it is a bit too long. Stop for a hot chocolate on the way out and wear warm clothes...
What a hidden Gem this place is, well worth the time to visit
What a great place to visit, so much history! A really enjoyable afternoon with two great tour guides who were very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Visited yesterday april 1st for aston in wonderland the event was good but the hall is wonderful wow wonderful eerie feel about this place x
Today we came for the siege, the reenactment actors were fantastic with friends and our children, 2 with special needs, we had a great laugh with many of them, and how they worked around the many visitors was great to see. We took lots of pictures and thoroughly enjoyed our day watching what took place. We visit the cafe regularly and the staff are more then helpful.
Thank you for great adventure back in time
Super visit to Aston Hall. Our guide, Mike, was excellent; knowledgeable and entertaining, he brought to life the history of this impressive site. You get a real sense of what it would have been like in Jacobean times. The grounds are also great. Finished off with a lovely cream tea in the cafe, this was great value for money. A real local treasure.
Super day out. I visited for the first time last month and am hooked. Become a museum member and take advantage of free entry plus 10% off in the cafe and gift shop. Beautiful grounds, a stunning house and outstanding staff and volunteers. Go.
Such a lovely place. Its nice to see so many people looking after such a great place like aston. The detail in the stair case and how old it is. A credit to birmingham.
My family and I had a fantastic time at your May Day Play Day today � The older kids enjoyed the clay modelling whilst the younger kids explored the grounds (especially the puddles!) and we all had a lovely time making dens before a lunch break to re-fuel for 2 trails (around the house and around the gardens) which the older 2 kids thoroughly enjoyed. All the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and Jess' vanilla latte was so yummy we had to keep coming back for more � well done everyone involved!
Lovely place to visit. We had some pics over there and we got some great shots ��� I felt like I belong to that place and era. Will definitely recommend to all my friends !!!
I had not been to Aston Hall for many years but with the Aston alive Victorian day event taking place on the 12/08/17 it provided the perfect opportunity to (hopefully) get some great photos. Although there wasn't that much taking place for the event itself, a travelling side show Emporium, a chemist display of remedies etc and HRH Queen Victoria there was also the opportunity to go round the hall again with stories being told by the helpful, knowledgeable staff. The building has a long fascinating history and is well maintained. I was interviewed by a guy collecting information about visitors experience asking how I would rate my visit. As I told him, I really enjoyed my day and Aston Hall is a real gem that should continue to be preserved for future generations. The only criticisms were the prices in the coffee shop were considered a little expensive (I didn't go in my friend bought a round of tea and cake) and a limited choice and that if all the staff wore period costume and took on the character of someone from Aston Hall's past, this would really bring history alive for visitors. I must also say to emphasise this point that the history re-enactors who were dressed in Victorian clothing were brilliant and looked amazing. Finally, meeting Queen Victoria was also fantastic, Sylvia Strange specialises in portraying Victoria and has her down to a tee. She knows her history and was so convincing I felt embarrassed being in her company in an open necked shirt!!! She was a lovely lady who was very accommodating in posing for some pictures. So all in all I had a very enjoyable day and will not be leaving it over 20 years for my next visit that's for sure. If you haven't been for a while or never been, get yourself back to Aston Hall and enjoy some fascinating history and a stunning Jacobean building.
Had a really great time yesterday going round the hall. The guides we had were really good.
Had a great time at Aston Hall with Lady Mary Elizabeth Holte aka Gayle Bevan, had a nice conversation with King Charles 1st and Sir Thomas Holte and then had a lesson on playing a hurdy gurdy from the royal musician, great few hours.
Fascinating spot. First class welcome from helpful and knowledgeable staff. Alex and Rik were esp. lovely. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic day at Aston Hall for the food festival yesterday!! The atmosphere was amazing and it wasn't too overcrowded, there was an amazing selection for foods stalls and businesses there, we loved it! Also had a tour of Aston Hall itself, it was beautiful and well worth it for £5
Absolutely loved it, Birminghams hidden gem, the hall the gardens everything.
A really enjoyable experience without being too crowded and overpowered. A venue which had a relaxed friendly atmosphere with a variety of good food and a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, with a wonderful historic backdrop. Also a range of interesting stalls selling some very interesting and unusual items.
A beautiful building inside and out so much better than what I had actually expected, only about three other families walking around the house on the day that I visited so wasn’t over crowded and you were able to see everything at your leisure, very helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. The actual artefacts inside the hall were amazing and in such good condition considering there age, a great credit to Birmingham who have looked after Aston Hall remarkably well over the years, was a little disappointed in the gift shop as I did think it would be bigger and have more gifts on offer but other than that it’s a fantastic place to visit. ��
Aston Hall,
I used to come here after school, alone. Walking around the mansion and imagining the people who used to live here. The history. The stories of their lives.
What I loved the most is the aroma of coffee that welcomed me. There was a small cafe inside. And I just loved going there even though I couldn't really drink coffee.
I was 15-16 years old that time about 22 years ago. Aston Hall was one of my best and peaceful hangouts after school. I hope I get to visit it one day. And I am happy to see the new changes to it.
Azeline Jamaludin
Malaysia
A must see destination in Birmingham....you feel like you step back in time! The guided tour is worth it even though it is a bit too long. Stop for a hot chocolate on the way out and wear warm clothes...
What a hidden Gem this place is, well worth the time to visit
What a great place to visit, so much history! A really enjoyable afternoon with two great tour guides who were very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Visited yesterday april 1st for aston in wonderland the event was good but the hall is wonderful wow wonderful eerie feel about this place x
Today we came for the siege, the reenactment actors were fantastic with friends and our children, 2 with special needs, we had a great laugh with many of them, and how they worked around the many visitors was great to see. We took lots of pictures and thoroughly enjoyed our day watching what took place. We visit the cafe regularly and the staff are more then helpful.
Thank you for great adventure back in time
Super visit to Aston Hall. Our guide, Mike, was excellent; knowledgeable and entertaining, he brought to life the history of this impressive site. You get a real sense of what it would have been like in Jacobean times. The grounds are also great. Finished off with a lovely cream tea in the cafe, this was great value for money. A real local treasure.
Super day out. I visited for the first time last month and am hooked. Become a museum member and take advantage of free entry plus 10% off in the cafe and gift shop. Beautiful grounds, a stunning house and outstanding staff and volunteers. Go.
Such a lovely place. Its nice to see so many people looking after such a great place like aston. The detail in the stair case and how old it is. A credit to birmingham.
My family and I had a fantastic time at your May Day Play Day today � The older kids enjoyed the clay modelling whilst the younger kids explored the grounds (especially the puddles!) and we all had a lovely time making dens before a lunch break to re-fuel for 2 trails (around the house and around the gardens) which the older 2 kids thoroughly enjoyed. All the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and Jess' vanilla latte was so yummy we had to keep coming back for more � well done everyone involved!
Lovely place to visit. We had some pics over there and we got some great shots ��� I felt like I belong to that place and era. Will definitely recommend to all my friends !!!
I had not been to Aston Hall for many years but with the Aston alive Victorian day event taking place on the 12/08/17 it provided the perfect opportunity to (hopefully) get some great photos. Although there wasn't that much taking place for the event itself, a travelling side show Emporium, a chemist display of remedies etc and HRH Queen Victoria there was also the opportunity to go round the hall again with stories being told by the helpful, knowledgeable staff. The building has a long fascinating history and is well maintained. I was interviewed by a guy collecting information about visitors experience asking how I would rate my visit. As I told him, I really enjoyed my day and Aston Hall is a real gem that should continue to be preserved for future generations. The only criticisms were the prices in the coffee shop were considered a little expensive (I didn't go in my friend bought a round of tea and cake) and a limited choice and that if all the staff wore period costume and took on the character of someone from Aston Hall's past, this would really bring history alive for visitors. I must also say to emphasise this point that the history re-enactors who were dressed in Victorian clothing were brilliant and looked amazing. Finally, meeting Queen Victoria was also fantastic, Sylvia Strange specialises in portraying Victoria and has her down to a tee. She knows her history and was so convincing I felt embarrassed being in her company in an open necked shirt!!! She was a lovely lady who was very accommodating in posing for some pictures. So all in all I had a very enjoyable day and will not be leaving it over 20 years for my next visit that's for sure. If you haven't been for a while or never been, get yourself back to Aston Hall and enjoy some fascinating history and a stunning Jacobean building.
Had a really great time yesterday going round the hall. The guides we had were really good.
Had a great time at Aston Hall with Lady Mary Elizabeth Holte aka Gayle Bevan, had a nice conversation with King Charles 1st and Sir Thomas Holte and then had a lesson on playing a hurdy gurdy from the royal musician, great few hours.
Fascinating spot. First class welcome from helpful and knowledgeable staff. Alex and Rik were esp. lovely. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic day at Aston Hall for the food festival yesterday!! The atmosphere was amazing and it wasn't too overcrowded, there was an amazing selection for foods stalls and businesses there, we loved it! Also had a tour of Aston Hall itself, it was beautiful and well worth it for £5
Absolutely loved it, Birminghams hidden gem, the hall the gardens everything.
A really enjoyable experience without being too crowded and overpowered. A venue which had a relaxed friendly atmosphere with a variety of good food and a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, with a wonderful historic backdrop. Also a range of interesting stalls selling some very interesting and unusual items.
A beautiful building inside and out so much better than what I had actually expected, only about three other families walking around the house on the day that I visited so wasn’t over crowded and you were able to see everything at your leisure, very helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. The actual artefacts inside the hall were amazing and in such good condition considering there age, a great credit to Birmingham who have looked after Aston Hall remarkably well over the years, was a little disappointed in the gift shop as I did think it would be bigger and have more gifts on offer but other than that it’s a fantastic place to visit. ��
Aston Hall,
I used to come here after school, alone. Walking around the mansion and imagining the people who used to live here. The history. The stories of their lives.
What I loved the most is the aroma of coffee that welcomed me. There was a small cafe inside. And I just loved going there even though I couldn't really drink coffee.
I was 15-16 years old that time about 22 years ago. Aston Hall was one of my best and peaceful hangouts after school. I hope I get to visit it one day. And I am happy to see the new changes to it.
Azeline Jamaludin
Malaysia
A must see destination in Birmingham....you feel like you step back in time! The guided tour is worth it even though it is a bit too long. Stop for a hot chocolate on the way out and wear warm clothes...