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Family Fun at Moseley Old Hall

The Mud kitchen area in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall features a wooden table, benches and sinks, with metal pots and pans scattered around. There are also colourful musical instruments on stands, such as a xylophone and hanging triangles.
What will you create in the mud kitchen? | © National Trust/Arun Chand

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?

 

Oak Apple Day Celebrations

Join in the fun this May Half Term and help us to celebrate Oak Apple Day, which commemorates the restoration of King Charles II to the throne in 1660.

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June: Have a go at our free spotting trail, and see if you can find all the things that Kind Charles II needs for his restoration party that have been lost around the gardens.

Thursday 29 May, 11am - 2pm: Take part in our family crafts; you can choose to make either a paper crown or a party mask to help join in with the celebrations.

£2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply for all activities, no booking required.
 

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.

Mna, young girl and young boy exploring the woods at Moseley. The man is wearing green shorts and a black fleece and is walking slightly behind the children smiling. The young girl has long blonde hair and is wearing an all in one purple and pink floral outfit, the young boy has blonde hair and is wearing blue shorts and a grey top and is smiling away from the camera.
Quality family time in King's Walk Woods | © National Trust Images

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!

The new wooden storytelling chair, with 'Once upon a time' carved on the back rest is next to the firepit, surrounded by smaller log seats and wooden benches.
Let your imagination run wild in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall | © National Trust/Arun Chand

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