About the tours

Standard Tour of Aston Hall Aston Hall is a spectacular Jacobean Manor House just a few miles from Birmingham City Centre. An oasis of calm in the busy city, with 400 years of history join us for a guided tour of the Hall. Hear stories from the past and immerse yourself in history, as you learn about the people who lived here and explore the marvellous architecture and decoration. Dates: 5 June, 19 June, 17 July. Aston Under Siege Tour Join us for a fascinating insight into the role Aston Hall played in the English Civil War and why we have cannon ball damage on our Grand Staircase! We will also have handling tables, room spotlights and more, so come along, be curious and uncover the wonderful history of this 17th century gem! Dates: 26 June. Folklores and Superstitions Tour Come along for our Folklores and Superstitions tour, from witches marks to ghostly goings on. We will be spotlighting our hexiform, a charm to keep witches at bay! Learn about herbs, how to prevent nasty spirits and also some of the beliefs of those who would have lived in The Grand Old Mansion. The tour is family friendly but as we will talk about some adult themes, visitor discretion is advisable. Dates: 10 July. A Servant’s Life Tour Step away from the luxuries of the Grand Old Mansion and learn about the people who kept Aston Hall running.