Selly Manor

When I was researching places for my wedding, Selly Manor kept popping up in terms of local venues. It was too small for us to use, but I became intrigued by what it is and what’s inside it, so wedding or not, I thought I’d investigate. This is what I discovered:
What it is: A beautiful, 12^th century Tudor building: replete with timber beams and structure, a manor house that initially housed the local tax collectors!
What’s inside: Parlour, Hall, Bedchambers, Kitchen, Garret, ‘Solar’ (Tudor version of a conservatory) and gardens. All containing restored original features and furniture. Which brings me to my next point: I’m a bit of an obsessive about furniture, so I was immensely pleased to discover inside the Laurence Cadbury Collection, which is essentially items of furniture dating from about 1500 to the early 1900s. Included in this collection, on permanent display, are some absolutely beautiful wooden chests. If you’re any thing like me and have a penchant for old wooden things, then this is your place.
It’s only £3.50 per adult, so it’s great value for money. If you fancy stepping back in time for an afternoon, I would thoroughly recommend Selly Manor. (It’s closed on Mondays, by the way…)