For Families
VisitBlakesley Hall is a fascinating Tudor house full of history.
It’s a great historic site for families to explore and enjoy together, offering the chance to discover more about the Hall and the people who once lived here.
Family Room
As well as the historic rooms throughout the Hall. Children will particularly enjoy the Family Room which is specifically designed as a family-friendly area.
Have fun in the dressing up area with costumes from a variety of periods, play board games and complete puzzles, take a break in the soft seating area with books, and play with the puppet theatre.
Children of all ages can get involved and we hope that enjoy their time at this historic house.

The Gardens
Enjoy FREE access to our beautiful gardens during opening hours and explore our traditional Tudor herb garden and orchard with apple trees.
Bring a picnic and make the most of our free garden games too — from Giant Jenga to Skittles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Outdoor Explorer Backpacks
Explore the great outdoors with our Outdoor Explorer Backpacks. These are perfect for curious kids (ages 4–11) and even nature-loving adults.
Each backpack includes: Magnifying glass, binoculars, bug hunting jar, butterfly net, plus tweezers to handle delicate natural treasures, a spotter’s book to help identify your discoveries and a blanket to sit back and relax.
Hire for just £3.50 from the ticket desk and enjoy in our free gardens. Available first come, first served basis.

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Useful Information
- There are baby changing facilities in the Visitor Centre.
- Pushchairs can be stored in our porch area when visiting the Hall (these are left at your own risk).
- There is no lift due to the historic nature of the building. See accessibility for more details.
- We also offer access to a microwave for bottle warming.
- Under 3s are FREE to visit. See the tickets page for all the admission prices.
- Explore Blakesley 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 at Aston Hall and our other sites then you can become a Birmingham Museums Member and can enjoy 12 months days out to all our sites.