Project

Stablecroft: A New Path for Nature and Visitors

Last updated:: 11 April 2025

A view from the new boardwalk over the pond at the end of Stablecroft where it meets the Woodland - in the foreground is the tree hide and the new paths. — See Moseley Old Hall from a new perspective | © National Trust/Libby Taylor

An exciting transformation is coming to Moseley Old Hall! The Stablecroft Project has introduced new paths, native plantings, and a heritage orchard to enhance both accessibility and biodiversity.

We are excited that this long-anticipated project to enhance the landscape for both nature and visitors has now been completed. With improved pathways, native plantings, a wildflower mound, and a heritage orchard, the Stablecroft Project will enrich the visitor experience while boosting biodiversity as the new planting matures over the next few years.

While some areas of new planting may still time to take root, grow and mature, these improvements will make Moseley Old Hall an even more vibrant and welcoming place for future generations.

What the project is

After extensive planning and securing permissions, work on the Stablecroft Project began in February 2025. The project saw the installation of new accessible, hard paths across the meadow, linking the tree hide and a newly installed boardwalk along the pond’s edge.

Additionally, over 3,000 native British trees and hedging plants were introduced, including species such as Hawthorn, Hazel, Holly, Crab Apple, Wayfaring Tree, and Guelder Rose. These will provide vital support for wildlife and biodiversity.

A key feature of the project is the ‘Beeseye View’—a raised wildflower-covered mound with a bisecting path, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature from a unique perspective. A new orchard with 48 heritage fruit trees has also been planted, preserving traditional fruit-growing varieties and enriching the landscape.

In the Stablecroft, there is a new, looping accessible path. On the right of the path are newly planted trees, and to the left is the bee's eye view mound. — New paths through Stablecroft | © National Trust/Arun Chand

How the work may affect your visit

The Stablecroft has now been reopened and we welcome you all to come and see the improved areas.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work to enhance Moseley Old Hall for future generations. Though the meadow may look raw at first, as the landscape matures, it will become a breathtaking natural attraction and a vital asset for conservation and visitor enjoyment.

Stay tuned for further updates and thank you for being part of this exciting journey.