For Families

Visit

Aston Hall is a magnificent 17th-century mansion that has been welcoming families since it first opened to the public in 1858.

Step inside to explore grand historic rooms, hear tales of the people who lived and worked there — from servants to royalty — and uncover stories of Civil War battles and centuries-old secrets. 

Aston Hall

While exploring the Hall, try these fun activities with your family:

  • Spot questions and mini-challenges in each room to help little ones look closer.
  • Try on historic replica costumes.
  • Count your steps across the Long Gallery.
  • Find the Civil War cannonball hole on the Great Stairs!
  • Look up to spot hidden animals on the ceilings — and a tiger in the Johnson Room!
  • Bring a sketchbook and draw Aston Hall’s amazing turrets and towers.
Two children dress up in historical costume.
Highlights of Aston Hall

Our Gardens

Our gardens are FREE to visit during opening hours. 

Visit Lady Holte’s Garden and skip along the paths and follow the channels of the water feature. Head to the North Garden for a picnic on the lawn and a game of hide and seek. 

Pathway, grass and trees in the garden, with Aston Hall Jacobean house in background.
The Gardens

Outdoor Explorer Backpacks

Adventure awaits in the great outdoors! Get ready to explore the beautiful grounds at Aston Hall with our Outdoor Explorer Backpack. Packed with everything young adventurers need, these kits are perfect for curious children — and inquisitive adults too! Recommended for children aged 4–11 years, or anyone with a curious mind and a love of nature.

Each backpack includes:

  • A magnifying glass to get up close to nature.
  • Binoculars to spot things in the distance.
  • A bug hunting jar to observe mini beasts.
  • A butterfly net for catching fluttering creatures.
  • Tweezers to handle delicate natural treasures.
  • A spotter’s book to help identify your discoveries.
  • A blanket to sit back and relax in the sunshine.

Cost: £3.50 per backpack. Hire them from our ticket desk and use in our free-to-access gardens.

Backpacks are limited and issued on a first come, first served basis.

Our Events

We run fabulous family-friendly events at the weekends and during Birmingham school holidays. 

Our What's On page has all the details. 

A smiling child looks at the camera. She sits at a table and in front of her is a piece of paper. An adult is smiling in the background.
What's On

Image gallery

  • Exterior view of a Jacobean Hall.
  • Visitors in the a great hall with stone floor, wood panelled wall and ornate ceiling. A large fireplace is behind the visitors.
  • A family group talking to a staff member who is dressed in historic clothes.
  • Visitors in the a bedroom with four poster bed.
  • Two children dress up in historical costume.
  • Visitors in the room painted red with furniture and and fireplace.
  • Two children stand in the long gallery which is a long wood panelled room. The children are holding clipboards and pencils.
  • Ornate figure of a man in plaster on the ceiling.
  • A group of adults and children on a tour.
  • An adult holding a toddler, they are both smiling and wearing historical hats.
  • An adult and child looking into a display case.
  • A adult and child looking into a display case.
  • Two adults and baby are looking into a display case.
  • A tour guide dressed as Sir Thomas Holte giving a tour to a group of adults and children. They are in a in Great Dining Room.
  • A tour guide dressed as Sir Thomas Holte giving a tour to a group of adults and children. They are a in an old kitchen.
  • A tour guide dressed as Sir Thomas Holte giving a tour to a group of adults and children. They are in a in Great Dining Room.
  • Children drawing while sitting at a table.
  • Exterior view of the rear of a Jacobean Hall and garden.

Useful Information

  • Baby change facilities are located within the toilets and in the Hall.
  • Pushchairs can be used on the ground floor of the Hall and left by the front door when visiting upstairs (these are left at your own risk).
  • There is no lift due to the historic nature of the building. Find out more about accessibility.
  • Under 3s are FREE to visit. See the tickets page for all the admission prices.
  • Explore Aston Hall online with our See Inside: 360° tour. Use the interactive photos to look around all the rooms and floors open to visitors.
  • If you want to visit multiple times then you can become a member and can enjoy 12 months days out to all our sites.