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Welcome to Blakesley Hall, built, in 1590 for Richard Smalbroke, Birmingham merchant and gentleman farmer. The Hall is a timber-framed building, with a 17^th century brick kitchen extension.

The house is furnished using an inventory taken in the 17^th century and reflects the lifestyle of a wealthy family of the late Tudor and Stuart period of English history.

A Lottery grant was awarded to extend the facilities of this site. Improvements include an interpretative centre, cafe, toilets, coach parking and a refurbished classroom. Onsite security has also been improved. The building opened again to the public in May 2002

Open to Birmingham schools throughout the year, a wide variety of cross curricular activities and study sessions are available to Birmingham schoolchildren at all Key Stages. This includes work involving history, drama, maths and technology.

Schools enquiries on 0121 464 2193 or 0121 303 3890