Highbury Hall
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
Free entry to a historic hall with model railways, old bicycles and family walks around the grounds.
There's no charge to get in, which makes this an easy one to try on a whim. Kids can wander the hall itself, and on open days there's a model railway display and a collection of historic bicycles that'll catch the eye of anyone who's into anything with wheels. Guided walks and family activities run alongside, so it's not just a look-round-and-leave sort of visit.
Under-threes get in free to events and tours, and anyone 12 or under needs an adult with them inside the hall itself. That's not a huge ask, but worth knowing if you were planning to let an older child range off on their own while you sit with a coffee. Refreshments are only on sale during open days and events, so a casual midweek visit might mean bringing your own snacks just in case.
One genuine faff right now: the main gates on Yew Tree Road are cordoned off because of damaged gate piers. The grounds are also less kind to buggies and wheelchairs when it's wet, with some paths getting properly boggy, so this one's better suited to a dry day if you can manage it.
Dogs are welcome as long as they're under control and kept in sight, though they're not allowed into the marked children's play areas. Good footwear is recommended for the park and gardens, which tells you the terrain isn't all flat paths and tarmac.
Need to know
- Best for
- Under 12s with an adult; under 3s go free to events and tours
- Food
- Refreshments available to purchase during Open Days and events
- Dogs
- Kept under control and within sight
- The main gates on Yew Tree Road are currently cordoned off due to damaged gate piers, so look for the alternative entrance
- Wear proper footwear as the park and gardens aren't all flat paths
- Kids 12 and under must have an adult with them inside the hall
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
It's free to get in.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
Under-threes go free to events and tours, and there are family activities alongside the hall itself. Anyone 12 or under needs an adult with them inside.
Can we get food there?
Refreshments are sold during open days and events, but not necessarily at other times.
Is it OK in the rain?
Some paths get less accessible in wet weather, so a dry day makes for an easier visit.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, as long as they're kept under control and in sight. They're not allowed into the marked children's play areas.
Featured in 2 Huddlepin lists
See all Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in Birmingham · Things to do in Birmingham
MAKE A DAY OF IT
