Blakesley Hall Museum

On par with the heritage of Sarehole Mill, Blakesely Hall is one of the greatest pieces of history located outside of the city centre.
The hall is seeped in history and Tudor royalty, and immediately transports visitors back to this time (by smell alone for me). If you love learning more about Birmingham’s past, and piecing together what the city used to be like, then Blakesely is well worth a visit for you!
The garden area is by far the best part, as it is maintained to perfect the Tudor era through the beauty of herbs, lavender and other flowers from this time. The garden is great to visit in the summer, especially when the flowers are in full bloom. Inside, the hall isn’t quite as exciting as I’d expected, and I think Sarehole Mill is definitely better with regards to my interest. There are very little props or descriptions at Blakesely, and I find the whole experience a little too simplistic.
However, the small cafeteria is really nice and relaxing, as it looks over the garden; So you can sip a tea and imagine being alive 400 years ago!

I love heritage buildings and like many of them, this one is hidden away, this time in Yardley.
As I enter through reception, I’m struck by the modernisms but as soon as I’m through the corridor and out into the beautiful herb garden, you see the splendour of this timber framed house. It’s raining the day I go but this is the only time you’re need your umbrella as most of what’s to see is inside the house.
The property is mostly low ceilings, as it would have been 400 years ago and one of the great pieces to look out for is the long table, built they say in 1684.
Go if you love history or if you love interiors — as I do!
Currently £4 admission for adults which is superb value to see on of the Birmingham Museum buildings.

Blimey, this house is almost older than Brazil! Built in 1590, Blakesley Hall is a fine 17^th Tudor’s building located in Yardley, Birmingham.
After belonging to important people from that area, the house became a museum, in 1935. This architecture survived a bomb in 1941, had also several renovationsbut it’s just incredible how architecture and history was being preserved for almost 400 years!
I have visited this wonderful heritage hall once and the experience of being inside this listing building is like going back in time to find out more about Birmingham in the past.
There is a lovely café inside the property as well and some tables outside, where I had a really nice coffee and a gorgeous piece of chocolate cake that brought me to the atmosphere of old farmers days.
The admission to this wonderful heritage is £ 4 (adults) and children under 16 years have free admission. The access to the garden and visitor centre is also free. The Blakesley Hall provides several events during the year and it’s always a good idea to check their website regularly to be updated about them.