Aston Hall
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Overview
Built by Sir Thomas Holte between 1618 and 1635, Aston Hall is a fine Jacobean mansion complete with a panelled Long Gallery, balustraded staircase, and magnificent plaster friezes and ceilings. The hall hosted King Charles I for two nights during the Civil War, and was subsequently attacked and captured by Parliamentary troops. Some damage can still be seen. James Watt Junior, the son of the great industrial pioneer, leased the hall and lived here for 30 years, where he entertained Princess Alexandria Victoria (later Queen Victoria). She returned to the hall to open it as a museum in 1858.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 30 Mar-4 Nov, Tue-Sun 11-4; 5 Nov-29 Mar, Wed-Thu & first Sun of the month 11-4. Please check website for further details
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
After Greater London, the West Midlands is the UK’s biggest county by population, and after London, Birmingham is the UK’s largest city. There’s a lot to seek out here – it has a vibrant culture, with exceptionally good nightlife.
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- Free TV
- WiFi available
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