Interesting and attractive Tudor museum. Not very big with small grounds, spent less than 2 hours here. We went on their 'Wonderland' Day (an Alice in Wonderland inspired day)- was decorated lovely. Would have been a nice touch if the staff were dressed as the characters from Alice in Wonderland (could have had a person as the Mad Hatter at the table acting/informing visitors of facts about the museum, could have had The Queen of Hearts wondering around the grounds encouraging children to play the garden games such as croquet, and of course Alice). ♣️⏱️♥️ Enjoyed looking around the museum, the trail was good! Dressing up was fun, crafts were decent too. Took some lovely photos and my children enjoyed their time here. Worth visiting!
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I was very lucky to visit with a Groupon half price voucher, which made the attraction extremely cheap. You can get a discount if you show Cadburyworld tickets. My great aunt lived in a cottage that was over 400 years old, and Selly Manor brought back many happy memories. There are two buildings to look at with different rooms all set up.There are costumes, armour to try on, old fashioned toys on the lawn. It was nice to go room to room exploring the different displays and the garden. They have a little gift shop and toilets, unfortunately no cafe which would of been great, but your only a couple of minutes away from the high street with plenty of facilities.

I visited with our two Grandchildren on a "Teachers Training Day" outing. They, (and I), loved it. It's not big but does give a really good idea of the living conditions in a domestic setting over the centuries. There are lots of "hands on" activities, including dressing up in all sorts of outfits, as well as some more thoughtful and very old "please don't touch" items which promote the idea of older and more delicate artefacts having an enhanced value and being worthy of extra care and protection. The buildings themselves are gems. There are no refreshments available on site but a short walk next door is a garden centre with a coffee shop . . .

**Murder mystery** It was my first time attending a Murder Mystery. I really enjoyed myself the youth who organised it were great. They placed their roles well. I went with a group of ladies we all had fun. I really enjoyed my time at Selly Manor. Please do more Murder Mystery's it was such a lovely evening I really went into detective mode. Thanks for an amazing weekend please bring it back again!!=)
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
Yes

Lovely venue for my grandaughter's 7th birthday party (she had her 4th there too). With a pirate theme, there were traditional games and activities. Special congratulations and thanks to Mary who steered the whole thing with a plenty of fun and humour, keeping around 25 7yr olds engaged throughout. They clearly all had a great time! Highly recommended if you want an event that brings the children together as a group in a reasonably small but beautiful setting in Bournville.

I enjoyed my tour of this museum. The Guide was most informative and was happy to answer any questions. The building is over 500 years old and was moved from its original site in 1909 by George Cadbury. Miinworth Greaves is the other building on the site and was also relocated by Cadbury and is thought to be the oldest surviving building in Birmingham. Certainly worth a visit.
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Weekday
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Have lived near this little gem for a number of years and never visited. So decided to put that right today. It is well presented with lots of objects to handle as well as clear warnings on objects that need protecting. Many schoolchildren in today but all well behaved and engaged with staff and we still had plenty of chances to see rooms quietly. It is small so doesn't need a lot of time to do it justice. Now know where the phrase 'saving face' comes from.

Visited here last Friday straight after Cadbury World. Went and bought tickets inside (staff were sat relaxing not at the ticket desk) and told us to walk on in ourselves after purchasing. The Tudor houses had hardly anything inside with no history information or staff. Left within 5 minutes. Felt it was a waste of money, best off just taking a photo from outside for free.
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Weekday
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Reservation recommended
No

I got married here almost 12 years ago and it's the perfect location for an intimate wedding. Just planning my visit for our 12th wedding anniversary in June. I've also been bringing my children here for over 15 years and it's a great little day out that's affordable and a valuable piece of history for children to learn about how we used to live. Thankyou Selly Manor, hopefully one of my 5 daughters will wed here someday

Very pleasantly surprised. Well maintained buildings with a 500 year history. A wealth of furniture and domestic items. Grounds well worth a stroll. Plenty of information on hand as you walk around. Very reasonable admission. Situated in the heart of Bourneville village, in itself well worth exploring. Good idea to take a torch to examine details or use mobile phone.

This was a really nice museum with enthusiastic volunteers and lots of surprises that belie how small it is so it's with exploring all of it. Upstairs in the house are authentic costumes to try on and there is even a (very heavy!) suit of armour. Great for kids and if you've got green fingers the garden is a real inspiration for what you can do in a small space.

Went for a farm day for children, lovely venue full of history with lots of fun activities. Only a small place however so it will take up about an hour at best if not taking place in any activities. Next to Bournville Green which has a great cafe and shops.
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
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Selly Manor is lovely. I have been there 4-5 times as a visitor and stall holder at craft fairs. The staff are friendly enthusiastic and helpful. The two main buildings are a delight. If you happen to go at chrimbo time and you have kids try and book a slot with Father Christmas. It is magical truly magical. The setting is second to none

Visited middle of the day. Quiet time to visit. Families arrived later probably after visiting Cadbury World. You get a reduced rate. Look out for the books in each room which give you all the background of what you are looking at. Tip - nice cafe in Wyevale Garden Centre which is next door. Spent another hour around the village green

Lovely place to look around ! Staff are very friendly and happy to give you information on the manor. Steeped in history and very good to experience! Highly recommend a visit but just check there are no school trips there before you go as it can be too cramped and loud if a class of kids are too bf around the manor ! More

Really nice tudorian house in a really nice tipical british village. It has old furniture, decor of the age and the option to play and try out the outfits of the old times. It is nice to visit both alone and with children. Walking distance to Cadbury World - the chocolate factory founded by the owners of the Selly Manor.

Lovely place to visit - the house is interesting and there were old games for the kids to play. Fun treasure hunt (not sure who enjoyed it more) and a nice chocolate for solving it (just ask at reception when you've solved it). Gardens are really well looked after - really liked the Henry VIII hedge!

Really enjoyed our trip today & all the information Meghan gave us. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the Manor & was really polite. Beautifully manicured gardens, we had a lovely day.
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Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Went here on a school trip when I was 7 and we had an activity where we got to dress up, my white classmates all had fancy dresses and they literally gave me a servants outfit (i was the only black girl in the class) My mom was mad as hell and I just remembered so thought I'd share

We attended the Murder at the Manor event and were very pleasantly surprised. The local youth group that put on the event did such a good job and it was really good! It’s a nice way to look around the manor also!
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Weekend
Reservation recommended
Yes

My 6yr old granddaughter and I went for knights and princesses week during half term. She had great time making crown, fire breathing dragon and family crest. Also great quiz round main house and fasinating talk about knights. Lovely at any time for children and adults.

Fantastic place. My son 10 y.i was impressed. You can have some activities with children trying to find hidden objects. Museum is amazingly maintained by stuff and volunteers. I would visit it again since we haven't explored everything thoroughly

Very interesting went as a volunteer on a school trip fantastic experience although very cold. Our guide Mary was a lovely lady and made the day fun and had a wonderful way of delivering the story of the great fire of London to the children.

If you get chance take a look at this piece of English heritage. While we were there we saw a number of people approach but then turn and leave .It is a great place were children can dress in costumes and learn about the History of the area

Potentially very interesting - somewhat detracted from by the Harry Potter magic day, which kids loved of course. Certainly worth another visit!
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Weekday
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Reservation recommended
No

It’s not a large place but every bit holds delights. Plenty of elements in the gardens and buildings to explore. It’s clear a lot of care is taken to make the experience memorable for visitors—including nice and clean toilets.

I took my grandchildren and great grandchildren to the magical unicorn party . We all had a fantastic time and they loved the unicorn rides. They haven’t stopped talking about them .Thank you to all who organised this event .

Definitely worth a visit. Friendly, welcoming staff. Super loos in very classy building. Set in picturesque grounds. Buildings packed to the rafters with history. Dress up opportunities for the little and big kids amongst us.

Beautifully kept and preserved Tudor house and garden, entrance bushes has been sculpted to represent Henry 8th and his wives, great games for kids and best part was we got to dress up in tudor clothes, brilliant day out

What a lovely place to visit we really enjoyed it , you are able to dress up and just get the feel of times gone by . There us no access to upstairs for wheelchair users though . There is a car park next to Selly Manor.

This is excellent for tourist who wants a real british experience. The house was so nice, clean, and gave a very nice british atmosphere. Actually Bournville in general is one of the most beautiful places in Birmingham

lovly place. not seen in the same light as the cadbury tour but i think this is alot better!. u can dress up. explore the gardens, lovly plants and flower arrangements. the staff are friendly and warm. an hidden gem

Fascinating old buildings full of history, interest and character. The guide books in each room make all the difference: stashed full of details and general information. Very reasonable entrance price too.

Lovely little place to spend a lovely warm afternoon. Friendly staff really make you feel welcome. Lots of history and can dress up in different costumes for some fun. Then can play golf in the gardens.

Took 90 seven and eight year olds as part of their history topic. What a fabulously informative and fun day.
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Lovely venue, good toilets along with disabled/baby changing. Beautiful gardens with lots of flowers to look at. Manor museum was good too, very interesting. Convenient parking nearby too

Very nice little place if you want to take the little ones for a nice quick round of mini golf as it only has 9 holes and it is also a good place to go look at the little house muesum

What a gem Well worth a visit. Very well presented with lovely garden's.I have lived in the area all my life and only just got around to visiting. If you like history pay a visit.

Great little history tour and a lovely little garden. Took the kids to school of wizardry which was fun and the staff on the day were all very helpful and happy. Nice experience

Absolutely brilliant. Mini golf on for the kids today. Trails. Dressing up. Toys and games. Beautiful garden and alot of history. Staff so friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Visited with my children for the first time today and we were not disappointed. Even though its small, there is tons to do. We had a great few hours and will be visiting again.

Had a brilliant day at the monster pumkin day my granddaughter and friend enjoyed looking around the gardens for the pumkins lots of things to see and make , enjoyable day

Kids loved this place as did me and my partner fact they had crazy golf for a few quid extra made the day last longer but a beautiful piece of history on our doorstep

Steeped in history. I don't know how one building can holds so much history it's amazing . Not expensive to gain entry and well worth every single penny on entry fees

An old cottage relocated from a few miles away. The highlight, even for adults, was being able to try on old clothes and armour. Very friendly and informative staff.

Very interesting. Fairly small, lovely garden and good dress ups for adults.
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Weekday
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Reservation recommended
No

Very friendly staff. Opened the back door so we could get in with a pram.
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Weekday
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Reservation recommended
No

Worth a quick trip around, the information books inside the buildings are really informative. Staff are friendly too and the buildings have been really well.

Informative pleasant visit to two very old buildings only quite small. Also nice little garden,went to cafe at next door garden centre which was great. More

We got married in the adjoining Hall. Wonderful place full of history.
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
No

returned 12 months after getting married here. great . good for kids.
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Weekday
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Reservation recommended
Yes

A fantastic piece of history. Have visited many times and always learn something new. Staff are amazing.
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Historically rich and interesting place to visit. Lovely gardens and a quiet area to really appreciate the history of the building. Lovely afternoon out.

Family had a wonderful time here with activities for the kids.
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Not sure

We had a lovely day. My son was really happy to meet Santa Claus.
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
Yes

Well worth a visit. Staff are fabulous explaing history to young children(school trip) Our group didn't want to leave. Very friendly and welcoming

A wonderful local museum. New signs and information throughout. Free for Bournville residents! Regular events for kids and outdoor plays too.

A little gem of a museum and a guided tour made it all come to life. The garden is beautifully kept and a delightfully tranquil place to be.

Super place to visit, with fascinating artefacts.
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
Not sure

A beautifully keptTudor building, well worth a visit.
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
Yes

Super experience! And the interactive nature of being able to try on armour and clothes from the period make it a worthwhile excursion.

Really great place. Would recommend it to anyone needing a break from chocolate. Lovely staff. Interesting and accessible artefacts.

This is a beautiful old house built between the 1300s & 1700. Filled with old furniture, other stuff they used & a priests' hole.

Excellent few hours with the dinosaurs,
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It does what it says on the packet.. and the fabulous place for loving wedding with superb staff who have helped. Thank you

A really nice place to visit. It's only small and so doesn't take long but definitely worth it. The staff were lovely too.

Murder Mystery event was excellent!
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Selly Manor is really lovely. It does give you a good taste of old times England with little quirky details all around.

Excellent museum, staff we're friendly, knowledgeable and made it a fully immersive visit. Well done …

It's small but it totally worth it, also is very interactive! It has clothes and more things that you can wear!

Lovely bite size museum.
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Weekend
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Reservation recommended
No

Lovely Museum, but don't expect to make a day of it as it's not that big. Still enjoyed it though. …

Nice place to visit. Lots of try on stuff for the kids and adults. Informative but not intrusive staff.

The Victorian history was educational and the Easter Egg was FAB! Prizes could have been improved on

We attended their unicorn day which was brilliant. The team always make an incredible effort.

Fantastic visit - very interesting and informative guided tour of these amazing buildings.

Small but amazingly detailed. The lady I met on the ticket desk was so kind, and helpful.

Went to see bournville photo exhibition was well worth a look
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Weekday

We have been to 2 events and got a 3 one coming up it was great the staff excellent

Lovely place to visit and learn new things. …
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Brilliant place to visit. The staff are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic as well.

Was here for a wedding & it was amazing such a lovely building to host weddings

Incredible place, a journey back in time; with a very well hidden Priest hole.

Lots of fun for the kids interesting for the adults I enjoyed it

Was at my son's wedding
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Liked dress try out!!!
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Great hall, lovely grounds, historic location

Fascinating history. Great place for kids.

Lovely place, a hidden gem in Bourneville.

Hidden gem. Well worth a visit