All historic houses to visit in Birmingham

Step into the past at 9 historic houses in Birmingham. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Birmingham:

  1. Birmingham Back to Backs1

    Birmingham Back to Backs

     Birmingham
    Birmingham Back to Backs is a restored 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses. It is Birmingham's last surviving court of back to back housing. The story is told through the experiences of the people who lived and worked here and covers four different periods, from 1840 to 1977. The desig
  2. Winterbourne House and Garden2

    Winterbourne House and Garden

     Birmingham
    The University of Birmingham Botanic Garden at Winterbourne is a botanical garden that spans across 7 acres. It is situated on the University of Birmingham campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This location is a part of the Botanic Gardens Conservation International and houses the National Plant Collection of Anthemis. It is a 15-minute walk from the city center, making it easily accessible for tourists.
  3. Aston Hall3

    Aston Hall

     Birmingham
    Aston Hall, located in Aston, Birmingham, England, is a Grade I listed Jacobean house. The house was designed by John Thorpe and its construction took place between 1618 and 1635. This historic building is a prime example of the Jacobean prodigy house, a type of large and extravagant mansion built by courtiers and other wealthy families during the reign of King James I.
  4. Soho House Museum4

    Soho House Museum

     Birmingham
    The Soho House is the Georgian home of the Birmingham industrialist, Matthew Boulton. The Soho House Museum is devoted to his life, including his partnership with James Watt, his membership of the Lunar Society and his contribution to the Midlands Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution. The hou
  5. Sarehole Mill5

    Sarehole Mill

     Birmingham
    The Sarehole Mill is a 250 year old watermill with a distinctive silhouette with its steam engine and its chimney. The Sarehole Mill is most famous for its association with author J.R.R Tolkien, who lived very close to the mill and used it for inspiration. The Sarehole Mill also has connections with
  6. Blakesley Hall6

    Blakesley Hall

     Birmingham
    Blakesley Hall, a grade II* listed building, is a Tudor hall situated on Blakesley Road in Yardley, Birmingham, England. It is one of the oldest buildings in Birmingham and is a typical example of Tudor architecture. The hall was built in 1590 by Richard Smalbroke, a man of local importance to Yardley. The hall became a museum in 1935 and was last renovated in 2002 with the extension of a visitor centre and car park.
  7. Selly Manor Museum7

    Selly Manor Museum

     Birmingham
    Minworth Greaves is a significant historical site located in Bournville, Birmingham, England. This timber cruck-framed building is a Grade II listed structure, indicating its national importance. The building is believed to have been constructed in the 14th-century or possibly even earlier, making it a fascinating glimpse into the architectural practices and living conditions of the time.
  8. Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens8

    Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

     Birmingham
    10 acres of rescued walled garden, restored to its 17/18th century shape and style. Mixing formal parterres, mazes and borders with wilder environmentally friendly areas. Visiting the 18th century country baroque in the midst of a 21st century city. An RHS partner garden mainly run by volunteer
  9. Bishop Asbury Cottage9

    Bishop Asbury Cottage

     Birmingham
    Bishop Asbury Cottage, located on Newton Road in Great Barr, England, is a 17th-century cottage that holds historical significance as the boyhood home of Francis Asbury. Asbury is recognized as one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, making this location a point of interest for those interested in religious history.