Family Fun at Moseley Old Hall
Whether you want to discover what life would have been like in this 17th century farmhouse, put your culinary skills to the test in the mud kitchen, or climb to the top of our 3-storey treehide there is plenty here at Moseley Old Hall to keep your family entertained.
What's on
Half-Term spooks at Moseley Old Hall
Cauldrons, Cobwebs and Campfires – Activity sessions with Luke from Wild N’ Well Outdoors - Sunday 25 October, 10am – 2:15pm
Join Luke for a magical mix of spooky campfire stories, ghoulish games, and creepy crafts – all set against the autumn woodland backdrops of Moseley Old Hall.
Gather around the campfire, listen to eerie tales, make your own Halloween-inspired creations, and embrace the fun nature with a spooky twist.
Booking required, £6 per child and normal admission costs also apply. Tickets only need to be booked for children taking part in the activity. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Suitable for children over the age of 4. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled slot to allow time to check in at our Visitor Reception and to make your way to the woodland. Please see event info for slot times.
October Half Term Spooky Crafts - Monday 26 – Friday 30 October, 11am - 3pm
Create special memories with your loved ones this October half term at Moseley Old Hall, with a different spooky craft to try each day.
Head to the crafty Cowshed during the half term and enjoy a different family-friendly craft activity every day:
- Monday 26 October - Wool Wrapped Witches Brrom decoration: Decorate your very own mini witches’ broom with colourful wool and fabric.
- Tuesday 27 October – Clay Spiders and Monsters: Use air-dry clay to make a spider with fuzzy pipe cleaner legs or invent your own ghastly creation.
- Wednesday 28 October – Flying Ghost Decorations: Using streamers and paper cups, make a decoration to give your friends a fright.
- Thursday 29 October – Paper Pumpkin Sun Catcher: Make the most of the late autumn sun and hang this colourful decoration in your window.
- Friday 30 October – Halloween Hand Puppets: Use our template to make a paper hand puppet to scare away the trick-or-treaters!
Each session will run between 11am – 3pm (last start time 2:45pm). £2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply, no booking required. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
October Half Term Marshmallow Toasting - Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November, 11am – 3pm
Find us in the woods by the campfire and bring your family and friends this October half term to toast some yummy marshmallows.
You will feel the warmth of the heat from the fire, enjoy the autumnal surroundings and taste the oozing sweetness of your toasted marshmallow.
£2.50 per person, includes a bag of marshmallows. Vegan and halal options available, while stocks last. No booking required. Normal admission costs apply. Please note this event may be postponed in the event of wet or very windy weather, please check our social media pages or website before you travel. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Stranger Folk – A digital adventure - Saturday 3 October – Sunday 8 November
Step into a world of British folklore at Moseley Old Hall with Stranger Folk, Volume 1: Crone Calling. As the spirit and human worlds collide, sneaky goblins, cunning boggarts and Stranger Folk are slipping through a magical rift to stir up trouble.
Download the free Stranger Folk app before you visit and follow the mysterious Old Crone through a series of silly and magical tasks. Designed for families with children aged 7-12, the adventure can be played in around 20 minutes or spread throughout the day, giving you plenty of time to pause and pick up where you left off. Families can work together using just one mobile phone to harness the elements, find the Stranger Folk and heal the rift between the human and spirit worlds.
No booking required, normal admission costs apply. Please dress for the weather of the day, you will be completing your adventure in the outdoors.
Celebrating Diwali at Moseley Old Hall
Family Crafts – Diwali Diya Clay Craft - Saturday 7 November – Sunday 8 November, 11am – 2pm
Join us at Moseley Old Hall to celebrate Diwali with the local community by creating your own traditional Diya lamp from air-dried clay.
When you’re ready to get craft, head over to the cowshed between 11am – 1:45pm (last entry) or purchase a diya DIY kit from ….. (need to check with Mia or Arun)
£2 per crafter, normal admission applies, no booking required. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Feeling adventurous?
There is plenty to do around our outdoor spaces to help you get to know nature.
With den building, the mud kitchen, woodland play and of course the tree hide there are lots of ways for you to enjoy the experiences offered by the great outdoors and go home feeling happy tired.
Please note: Our treehide may have to close at short notice in the event of very wet weather. We thank you for your understanding.
Top things to try from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list:
No. 1 Get to know a tree (hide)
Disappear from view in our secret tree hide, deep in the Kings Walk wood. Are you brave enough to climb to the top?
No. 9 Eat a picnic in the wild
You are welcome to picnic anywhere in our gardens; there are some lovely picnic tables in our farmyard, or why not find a spot in the meadow?
Our tearoom offers takeaway hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and bakes so don't worry if you forgot to pack a treat or two - we have you covered!
No. 13 Make a mud creation
In the woods there is a great mud pie making kitchen waiting for very creative cooks. There are plenty of pots and pans and water to make your mud!
No. 18 Create some wild art
Let nature inspire you - why not make a frame using sticks then fill in your 'canvas' with natural materials you find on our woodland floor.
Don't forget to share your creations with us on our social media pages - we love to see what you have been up to!
No. 31 Make friends with a bug
There are lots of bugs to find around Moseley. Why not lead your very own bug hunting expedition? Listen to what you can hear buzzing in the meadow and see what creepy crawlies you can discover in the woods.
We sometimes offer Ranger-led bug hunts through our meadow too so keep an eye on our What's On page for details of these!
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