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Address: Alwold Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5RX How do we get there? Number: 0121 348 8000
About this activity
Step back through the history books with a visit to the fascinating ruins of Weoley Castle!
These amazing ruins date back over 750 years old and what they reveal are the remains of a fortified manor house that was originally built as a hunting lodge by the Lords of Dudley. Pretty impressive, huh?
In fact, what archaeologists also discovered is that the lodge was actually located in the heart of what was once a 1000 acre deer park!
The ruins of Weoley Castle that can be seen today are believed to date back as far as 1270. This means that you will be able to visit one of the oldest buildings still visible in Birmingham!
The ruins are so special that they were classified an Ancient Monument of National Importance in 1934. Not only that, during the 1930s and 50s a series of archaeological digs uncovered a rich collection of historic treasures!
Why was a former hunting lodge referred to as a castle? Well good question! You see it had a moat, as well as a curtain wall, and even towers and battlements PLUS there are examples of arrow slits. All very castle like!
However, the "castle" never had a keep, nor did it have the defensive position needed as it was located in a valley. In fact, during the Middle Ages those who lived in the area would have paid the Lords of Dudley a tithe (which is also known as a percentage) of their crops as rent for their land.
Today, Weoley Castle hosts a full programme of family activities and events across the year on specific "event days". It's worth noting that whilst you can view the ruins year round, direct access to the ruins themselves and visitor centre are only possible on specific event days.
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Directions
Weoley Castle Ruins is located 6 miles South West from Birmingham within the area of Weoley Castle. For Sat Nav use postcode B29 5RX. W
Travel south from the city centre on the Bristol Road (A38), and turn right onto Weoley Park road. Travel to the end of Weoley Park road, turn right at the end onto Castle Road and then left at the roundabout to Alwold Road. The ruins are past the bungalows on your right.
There is no car park at Weoley Castle ruins. Parking is on the road.
How much does it cost?
Adults
Guided Tour: £5.50 with donation
Children
Guided Tour: £3.30 with donation
Last Updates
2023
Weoley Castle FAQ’s
There are baby changing facilities available on event days
The first Saturday of the month they offer a guided tour of the ruins!
They offer both online and on-site school programs! For on-site experiences, on event days only you can enjoy the education room so call ahead to book!
There are baby changing facilities available on event days
The ruins of Weoley Castle are a scheduled Ancient Monument of national importance, they need to be preserved and direct access is limited. This is challenging for accessibility.
Weoley Castle ruins can be viewed from the viewing platform, outside the fence that surrounds the ruins.
The viewing platform is accessible to wheelchair users.
Access to the ruins and the visitor centre is only available on event days.
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