Conservation charity National Trust has multiple amazing properties that they take care of spread across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
In Birmingham, some of these buildings can give you an insight into how working class people used to live in the 19th century, while others can present you a unique view of the world famous canals that flow through the heart of the city.
These carefully protected buildings welcome the public throughout the year. Some of them are ticketed while others are free to enter. They tell the story of the city and its surroundings, including the countryside, and its rich in history. Most of these locations offer guided tours as well.
If you are an urban explorer or are looking to understand the history of Birmingham and nearby areas, a visit to these buildings is a must. They are accessible for everyone and can be turned into fun family days either in the city or in the countryside.
Here are the eight properties that should not be missed:
5. Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall is an Elizabethan farmhouse with many secrets. The priest hole and the chapel attic tell the story of King Charles II’s escape. It has an orchard, tea room, garden and a lot more. (Photo - wikimedia Commons/Mike Peel) | wikimedia Commons/Mike Peel
6. Baddesley Clinton House, Solihull
This is a secluded estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories. It’s a moated manor house with late medieval, Tudor and 20th-century histories. (Photo - Wikimedia Commons/DeFacto) | Wikimedia Commons/DeFacto
7. Packwood House, Solihull
Packwood House is a 16th-century Tudor house that was restored at the beginning of the 20th century by Graham Baron Ash, son of a wealthy industrialist. It has a garden, cafe, and a lot more. It’s great for spending a day out. (Photo - Wikimedia Commons/Tony Hisgett) | Wikimedia Commons/Tony Hisgett
8. Rosedene, Worcester
Rosedene is a restored, 1840s cottage with an organic garden and orchard, illustrating the mid-19th-century Chartist movement. The orchard and kitchen garden have been restored to reflect the self-sufficient ways of the first Chartist settlers who lived in the cottage. (Photo - Paul Shreeve / ‘Rosedene’ Chartists Cottage, Dodford / CC BY-SA 2.0) | Paul Shreeve / 'Rosedene' Chartists Cottage, Dodford / CC BY-SA 2.0