Moseley Old Hall
Staffordshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
5 Moseley Old Hall Ln, Featherstone, Wolverhampton WV10 7HY
Telephone 01902 782808
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Moseley Old Hall is an Elizabethan farmhouse in Staffordshire where Charles II hid after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, with personal guides in each room explaining the house's role in that story. Reviewers rate it among their favourite National Trust properties, praising the depth of the guiding and interesting extras like the Barber Surgeon talk. It's an old building with several staircases rather than a grand set-piece house.
Worth the trip
The room-by-room personal guiding, with reviewers saying each guide brings the Charles II story to life in genuine depth.
Before you go
The building has quite a few stairs and reviewers don't recommend it for wheelchair users or anyone with limited mobility.
Reviewers consistently praise the personal, informative room guides at Moseley Old Hall, who explain the house's connection to Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester and are named individually as a reason to return. The historic building, complete with a priest hole and old floorboards, is described as full of nooks and crannies to explore, though several reviewers note the many stairs make it unsuitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, or those with mobility issues. The narrow lane leading to the site is flagged as tight and potentially off-putting for some drivers. A cafe in the barn and small play areas are appreciated, alongside a decent-sized car park.
Elizabethan farmhouse where Charles II hid after the Battle of Worcester in 1651
“A lovely little property with a cute smaller garden. The history of the house is interesting and the place is really lovely, the staff are so nice and helpful. The lane to get to the house is relatively tight, single…”- noah cawley, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Free entry and car parking for NT members.” - Happily Wandering
- Guided tours
- “In fact Kevin was the guide that took us round on the house tour last year and was one of the reasons we wanted to visit again...it was so good!,” - mandy ellis
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Its a very old building quite a few stairs so dont recommend for anyone in wheelchairs or pushchairs or mobility issues.” - Lost Girl Adventures
- Facilities
- “Theres a cafe here too but we didnt go in, we went to a pub instead and ate a sunday lunch which was also delicious 😋” - Lost Girl Adventures
Common questions about Moseley Old Hall
Where is Moseley Old Hall?
Moseley Old Hall is in Staffordshire, England, at 5 Moseley Old Hall Ln, Featherstone, Wolverhampton WV10 7HY.
Do you need a ticket to visit Moseley Old Hall?
Yes - Moseley Old Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Moseley Old Hall?
The room-by-room personal guiding, with reviewers saying each guide brings the Charles II story to life in genuine depth.
Is Moseley Old Hall a ruin or still intact?
Moseley Old Hall is largely intact - Elizabethan farmhouse where Charles II hid after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
