Projects at Moseley Old Hall
- Last updated:
- 25 February 2026
We’re always looking at ways we can improve and develop Moseley Old Hall. Some projects may take years to complete – with different phases and milestones along the way – other may only take a short time. On this page you’ll find details of any projects we have planned at Moseley Old Hall over the coming years.
The Sewage Project
From the end of February 2026, the sewage system at Moseley Old Hall will be updated. This project will replace the current on-site sewage treatment system with a connection to a nearby Severn Trent sewage mains. We hope this project will take around three months; finishing the end of May. However, with all projects, this may take longer with unforeseen delays.
We expect disruption to visitors to be minimal, with most work taking place on days that the property is closed to the public. Though you may see contractors onsite during opening hours as they carry out less disruptive work.
As part of this project, we’ll also be planting wildflowers in the meadow behind the overflow car park, as well as three oak trees, and installing bird boxes in the area too. This is part of our commitment to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
First stage
The first stage of this project will be to trench a rising main to the sewage connection point near the overflow carpark, where we’ll connect to the sewage main. Work will begin in February. We will aim to complete key works while the property is closed, and we expect any disruption to visitors during this phase to be minimal.
Second stage
The second stage of the project will be to instal a new pump near the tea-room. Though we aim to keep disruption to a minimum, visitors will see a self-contained, fenced off area where work is taking place. There may be vehicles on site delivering material, but this will be managed safely. The tea-room will be open as normal and this phase is likely to take around two weeks.
Final stage
The final stage of this project will be to trench through the road next to the visitor welcome area and then drill under the woodland area and car park. This work will take place from the end of March. There will likely be some disruption to visitors during this phase. A traffic management system will be in place to manage this disruption, but the car park, tea-room, house and garden will be open as normal. For the latest opening times, please check the website.
FAQs
What’s the impact to the property?
The house, gardens, tea-room and car park will remain open as usual during this project, but there will be some noticeable changes at certain points. During the second phase of the project, a small area will be fenced off near the tea-room. A traffic management system will be needed during the final stage that takes place towards the end of March. Access to the meadow behind the overflow car park will be restricted at certain points too.
How long will the project take?
Work starts on the project from the end of February and will continue into May. As with all projects, this is dependent on many factors – including weather. We will of course keep staff, volunteers and visitors informed of any changes.
Will the sewage project affect your Easter activities?
We don’t foresee any changes to our planned programme of Easter activities. We expect the overflow car park to open during the Easter holidays too. Should this change, we’ll keep staff, volunteers and visitors informed through the website and social media.
Will the toilets be affected?
The toilets will be open as normal during this project. Connecting to the mains once the work is completed will take around a day, and this will happen on a day we’re closed to the public. We will of course keep staff, volunteers and visitors informed should this change for any reason.
Will the tea-room be closed?
No, we don’t see any need to close the tea-room. Though some work will take place nearby, it be largely self-contained. We will of course keep staff, volunteers and visitors informed should this change for any reason.
Will the car park be affected?
The car park will be open as normal, though there will be some traffic management needed during the later stages of this project. We will of course keep staff, volunteers and visitors informed should this change for any reason.
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain, also known as BNG, is an approach to development and land management. It makes sure that habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development.
If you’d like to find out more about BNG, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-biodiversity-net-gain.
How will this project ensure BNG is delivered?
We’re working with the local planning authority and ecologists to create a design and plan to offset any impact we will have on the land.
Although most of the work we’re doing as part of the sewage project will have no effect on habitats, we’ll be planting wildflowers and oak trees, as well as installing bird boxes in the meadow behind the car park. With wildflower planting taking place this spring, after the project has finished. This ensure that we’re leaving the area in a measurably better state than they were before development.
During what times will work be taking place?
All work will be carried out during the day, Monday – Friday. Any drilling that’s needed as part of the project won’t take place during the evening or early mornings.
Can buses or coaches still gain access to the site/ turnaround?
Yes, buses and coaches will still have access to the site during this project. However, at certain times there will be a traffic management system in place to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors and vehicles.