Middleton Hall
Middleton
Tamworth
Staffordshire B78 2AE
The Middleton Hall complex comprises a 16th Century Great Hall and ancillary buildings dating from the 13th Century to the Georgian period.
Set in 40 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens, the hall is a grade 11* listed building being lovingly restoredby volunteers since 1980. It was home to the Willoughby family for 500 years.
The site includes tranquil walled gardens and a nature trail and collections of historic buildings, the earliest dating from the 13th century
Our two greatest naturalists Francis Willughby and John Ray are featured in a display in the building named for Ray, which also houses our natural history collections.
There are many special events throughout the season including medieval re-enactments, wildlife and ecology days, historic vehicles, and there are always some activities to interest the children.
Middleton Hall is licensed for Civil Weddings and is available for Receptions, Dinner Parties, Naming Ceremonies, Conferences and Seminars.
The house is open on sundays and bank holidays from easter until 27th September from 2pm to 5pm apart from special events. The Courtyard Centre ( crafts etc ) is open all year round wed to sun and bank holidays 11am to 5pm. ( oct - April 4pm ). Private visits by appointment.
For more on Middleton House including history and events please visit the website at www.middleton-hall.org.uk or email the Middleton Hall Trust on Middleton Hall Trust
Middleton Lakes
Middleton Lakes , situated next to Middleton Hall has become a new RSPB nature reserve and is due to open to the public in 2009.
Hanson's quarrying ended during 2007 and the RSPB is working with the company to ensure that the final restoration benefits birds, wildlife and visitors. The area is already regionally important for overwintering wildfowl such as pochards, tufted ducks and smews.
By 2015, Middleton Lakes will become the most important site for breeding waders in the West Midlands region and adjoining counties of the East Midlands. Its lakes, reedbeds, meadows and woodlands will make it one of the best birdwatching sites in the area.
Other wildlife of conservation importance includes otters, water voles, wetland plants,
For more information please visit Middleton Lakes
