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We are excited to tell you all about the many beautiful buildings of historical significance in Birmingham. In this article, we will give you more information about various churches, manors, and everything in between that you must absolutely visit while staying in the city. As always, enjoy reading and enjoy discovering the beauty of Birmingham!
Aston Hall
Aston Hall is a majestic mansion in the Aston area of Birmingham. It was built between 1618 and 1635 by the famous architect John Thorpe on the request of Sir Thomas Holte, 1st Baronet. Aston Hall was built on the grounds of a massive park, some parts of which now serve as the grounds for Villa Park, the stadium of Aston Villa.
Unfortunately, Aston Hall was severely damaged by Parliamentary troops in 1643 and some of the damages are still evident today. Aston Hall was the Holte family seat for two centuries until they sold it to James Watt Jr. It’s now owned by the Birmingham City Council.
Aston Hall is located on Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6JD. It re-opens on 23 February 2022.
Blakesley Hall
Go back in time to the Elizabethan court by visiting Blakesley Hall, a gorgeous Tudor house in perfect condition. Blakesley Hall was built in 1590 in the traditional Tudor style of timber and wattle-and-daub infill. The hall was built by Richard Smallbroke, a local affluent landowner and farmer.
Blakesley Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the Birmingham area and thus it’s a must-see. The house-museum is closed for the winter season, but it’s expected to re-open in the spring. It’s located on Blakesley Road, Birmingham, B25 8RN.
Soho House
Soho House is another beautiful home in the Birmingham area. Soho House was built during the Georgian era around the mid 1700’s. It was built on the request of Matthew Boulton, a famous English entrepreneur and partner of James Watt.
Soho House served as the meeting grounds of the Lunar Society of Birmingham that welcomed scientists, philosophers, and industrialists during the Enlightenment Era. The manor was inhabited by the Boulton family until they sold it in 1850.
Much like other historical buildings, Soho House closes for the winter season. It’s situated on Soho Avenue (off Soho Road), Birmingham, B18 5LB.
Weoley Castle
Weoley Castle is perhaps the oldest manor in Birmingham. Unfortunately, only the ruins of the fortified manor survived our age. Weoley Castle was supposedly built in the 13th century, but it’s suspected that a structure existed there previously due to its name “Wēo-lēah”, meaning cleansing in Old English. Thus, it could have been a pagan temple at one point.
You can view Weoley Castle from the special viewing platform every weekend or banking holiday from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm. The ruins are located on Alwold Road, Birmingham, B29 5RJ.
Sarehole Mill
If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings saga, you should definitely visit Sarehole Mill, which was inspiration for the mill at Hobbiton. J.R.R. Tolkien lived only 300 yards away from it in his childhood and it must have left a lasting impression in his mind.
The first mill to be built at the location was erected in 1542, but the current building was built in 1771. In order to revive the spirit of the mill, the Birmingham Museums Trust offers pizza at selected times of the week.
Sarehole Mill is located on Cole Bank Road, Birmingham, B13 0BD. It’s open for guided tours every Friday at 11:30 am and every Saturday at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm (except the first Saturday of the month). The Community Shop (11:00 am-4:00 pm) and Pizza in the Courtyard (12:00 pm-3:00 pm) are open between Wednesday and Sunday.
Cathedral Church of Saint Philip
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip is an Anglican church built in the 18th century. The rising size of the Birmingham parish necessitated the building of a new church. The construction began in 1711 and the church was consecrated in 1715.
The architect, Thomas Archer, used the Baroque style for his first church project. The church was named for Apostle Philip because one of its main benefactors was Robert Philips. Sadly, the original church was severely damaged during WWII, but it has since been restored to its previous glory.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip is located on Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB.
St Bartholomew’s Church
The St Bartholomew’s Church is a medieval church, which was, however, largely rebuilt in the 19th century due to damages it sustained in the Civil War. As the parish was growing bigger, the church was enlarged a few times. The church is a masterpiece of medieval and Enlightenment architecture and it should be on everyone’s must-see list.
It’s located on Church Rd, Birmingham, B15 3TA.
St Peter’s Church
We left the oldest church in the list for dessert. The St Peter’s Church was built in the 14th century, at the location of an older church erected during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. It’s thought that the English Saint Chad even preached there.
Unfortunately, not much is left from the Anglo-Saxon and late medieval constructure as the church was mostly rebuilt during the Victorian Era by famed Birmingham architect Yeoville Thomason. The church is located at Vicarage, 13 Old Church Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 0BB.