Selly Manor
Selly Manor
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Selly Manor is a beautiful Tudor manor in the heart of historic Bournville. Alongside the medieval hall of Minworth Greaves, together these are two of Birmingham's oldest buildings and are surrounded by a lovely cottage garden. The museum is home to the Laurence Cadbury Collection of period furniture and domestic objects which bring these timber-framed buildings to life. The museum offers a range of exhibitions, talks and tours, special events, children's activities and is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Please check our website for our current opening hours as these change throughout the year.
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Blundellash
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Louise, the member of staff, gave us an excellent, informative and interesting introduction chat to the property - thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Thank you
Written 6 October 2023
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Trelawney of the Wells
Great Malvern, UK9 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
There doesn't seem to be an entry for the walking tours of Bournville, so I will post it here as they are based at the Manor. The tour was excellent - highly informative, entertaining, positive about George Cadbury and his 'good works', but never sycophantic. We learnt an awful lot and will return to ascend the carillon some time.
Written 15 September 2023
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sloughrushhour
Burnham, UK97 contributions
Nov 2022
Well-presented historical place and museum. More aimed at children but still worth a visit from adults.
Written 8 March 2023
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Zarah H
1 contribution
Jun 2022
great place to visit being able to see how the Tudor's lived every day an exciting everyday furniture they used was the table, 'sofa', and a storage area.
Written 10 June 2022
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Hidayatullah S
1 contribution
Jun 2022
I really enjoyed the trip to Selly Manor museum as it gave me an insight into the architecture of the houses in Tudor times. There were many rooms to explore such as: A Tudor kitchen. A Tudor dining room and a Tudor living room. There were many historical artefacts such as different cutlery, plates and cups depending on the social class of the family. There were two dressing rooms, one was full of Tudor Armour such as chain mail and different helmets. The other had Tudor clothing and hats. There was a fairly priced small shop as well that had some items to buy. Overall, it is a nice place to visit.
Written 10 June 2022
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Steve P
Southampton, UK782 contributions
Apr 2022
We absolutely loved this place. We came during Easter week, so there was the most delightful and original egg hunt in the garden, with some very inventive eggs. Then we entered the 500 year old medieval hall, which had been moved to Bournville by George Cadbury, and filled with interesting furniture by his son. There is a good trail to follow, though a couple of the questions were difficult to answer, particularly the one concerning the number of people in the tapestry - we strongly suspect there are not that many people in the tapestry, and the writer of the quiz made a mistake. But it all added to the quirky charm of the place.
For us, it was the very best thing in Bournville - better than Cadbury World. Thoroughly delightful, completely engaging and fascinating, and educational. Yet for most of the time, we were the only ones there.
For us, it was the very best thing in Bournville - better than Cadbury World. Thoroughly delightful, completely engaging and fascinating, and educational. Yet for most of the time, we were the only ones there.
Written 30 May 2022
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Caro Swan
London, UK3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Fantastic tour led by Daniel Caldicott who bright the whole area alive with his brilliant story telling of the Cadbury family and the history of the Bournville area. Highly recommend.
Written 17 October 2021
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dudley88 contributions
May 2021
Brilliant small museum. Not far from city centre but like stepping back 400 years in time. Lots of snippets of interesting information in guide books provided in every room.Great for kids and adults. Small cottage garden with a butterfly trail for the little ones. Photographic display of the Bournville estate in the ticket office. A stroll round Bournville is well worth doing. Admire the beautiful buildings and treat yourself to a hot sandwich from the bakery. Free street parking in Bournville - always a bonus👍 Advance bookings only at the moment but weekdays appear to be very quiet
Written 23 May 2021
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Thank you for leaving a review and your lovely comments! We hope to see you again!
Written 10 June 2021
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Richard Harbroe W
Seaford, UK37 contributions
Oct 2020
When you buy your entry tickets in a mediaeval hall house with a massive 17th C table at one end, you know the main building is going to be special.
It's quite small - the main building - and of a similar age. But the furniture and presentation are imaginative. Best of all, it has a very attractive "feel" to it. the gardens are tiny but atractive, even in atumn.
Staff are informative, friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended when you're in Bourneville, visiting the Cadbury's World and maybe going on the short town trail.
It's quite small - the main building - and of a similar age. But the furniture and presentation are imaginative. Best of all, it has a very attractive "feel" to it. the gardens are tiny but atractive, even in atumn.
Staff are informative, friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended when you're in Bourneville, visiting the Cadbury's World and maybe going on the short town trail.
Written 9 October 2020
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Thank you for visiting us, and we are delighted that you had such a good time!
Written 3 November 2020
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Madison, MS38 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
After 5 hours at Cadbury World, wanted to explore the area and discovered Selly Manor. It is a quick walk from Cadbury parking lot. Discounted entree with Cadbury World ticket. The place is small so only need less than an hour to visit but what made this experience so wonderful was the staff!! They were extremely kind to answer questions from my children, played games with them in the green space. Even provided first aid with a plaster when my child hurt his finger in a door way 🤦♀️ Definitely recommend visiting after a chocolate high
Written 31 March 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to review us. It's so lovely to hear you enjoyed spending time at the museum and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Written 22 April 2020
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ShnSwn
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
Hi, Are dogs (on leads) welcome in the gardens??
SellyManor
Birmingham, UK
Yes dogs are very welcome in our garden!
Roy B
Tamworth, UK4 contributions
is there disabled blue badge parking.?..........Roy
SellyManor
Birmingham, UK
Hi Roy, we don't have a designated car park but there is ample parking on the road outside, unfortunately as this is a residential area there are no marked disabled bays.
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- Selly Manor is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 - 16:00
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