About Selly Manor Museum
Step back in time at this charming Tudor house museum in Bournville, where families can explore historic rooms, enjoy picnics in the grounds, and discover fascinating stories from the past.
What's nearby
- Bournville Quaker Meeting House next door
- Bournville Garden Centre next door
- Hopscotch Pre School next door
- Bournville Village Primary School 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Selly Manor Museum is a wonderful hidden gem in Birmingham! The museum beautifully preserves the charm and history of Tudor life, offering an immersive experience that’s both educational and enjoyable. The timber-framed buildings and well-kept gardens make it feel like stepping back in time. The exhibits are thoughtfully arranged, and the staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the manor’s stories. It’s a great place for families, history lovers, or anyone wanting to explore something truly authentic and peaceful. A visit to Selly Manor Museum is definitely worth it!
· via Google
It is a lovely building and garden but yesterday myself and my girlfriend went early and when we got there we found schools had taken over. We had paid online so felt we had to stay to look around. Because one group had taken over the ticket room we couldn't go in there ,then another class had taken over inside the main building so we walked around the garden and had a fast look in the couple of rooms not taken over by the kids and left. Why don't they shut it off for schools one day and week so visitors can enjoy looking around.very disappointed 😞
· via Google
A lovely, well kept and presented Tudor House and garden. A small gift shop on site. Games znd activities [including dressing up in costumes] for kids. Free parking on the roadside. Toilets on site.
· via Google
A thoroughly delightful and charming medieval timber framed property situated in the heart of Bournville, Birmingham. The manor house itself was moved by the Cadbury family from nearby Selly Oak and the other timber framed building was moved from Minworth and both buildings are wonderfully spectacular and full of character with breathtaking medieval architecture and easy on the eye. You can wander inside the mansion and see a series of well displayed room such as The Bed Chamber, The Kitchen, The Solar, The Garret and The Hall. All of the rooms are laid out in wonderful medieval splendour and there are information displays detailing their use and giving an idea of how people lived during that period and also there is a great four poster bed to see in the bed chamber and also there are several great cabinets to see as well. There is the gardens with great topiary and paterre displays adding to the charm of the place. There is a gift shop selling a range of wonderful souvenirs at reasonable prices. Overall this is a thoroughly awesome and spectacular place to visit and makes for a thoroughly wonderful and lovely day out. Definitely well worth a visit whilst in Bournville area of Birmingham.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum beautifully preserves Tudor life with timber-framed buildings, well-kept gardens, and thoughtfully arranged exhibits. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable staff who provide engaging tours and activities for all ages. Guests mention it's a perfect venue for special events like weddings, offering a charming and peaceful atmosphere.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Maple Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2AE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (401 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Birmingham