Name: Bantock House and Museum
Rating: 5.0

Bantock House and Museum

Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9LQ, England

1-90 Years

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Bantock House and Museum is a charming historic home set within 43 acres of parkland in Wolverhampton. Restored to its Edwardian style, it offers a glimpse into the lives of the Bantock family along with beautifully maintained gardens. It’s a peaceful and family-friendly destination combining history, nature and culture.

Visitors can explore a variety of period rooms including the Arts and Crafts-inspired interiors, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Billiard Room, all featuring original details and furnishings. Outside, the parkland includes highlights like the sunken Dutch Garden, Rose Garden and woodland trails. Additional features include guided tours, a play area, picnic spots and open green spaces for relaxing walks.

Entry to Bantock House and Museum is completely free. The venue also offers room hire options, making it suitable for children’s parties and small group events.

With its mix of historic interiors, scenic gardens and family-friendly facilities, Bantock House and Museum offers an enjoyable and relaxing day out. Whether you’re exploring the house, strolling through the gardens or hosting a special occasion, it’s a lovely place to visit.

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Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Arts and Craft Room: Reflecting the Arts and Crafts movement, and other popular fashions of the period, the interior features carved oak panelling and, in the grand Staircase Hall, six Pre-Raphaelite paintings by Frederick Shields and a cosy inglenook fireplace.
Billiard Room: Baldwin Bantock included a Billiard Room in his plans for the major renovation work that took place in the early 1900s. By extending one of the bedrooms he created a cosy alcove where gentlemen might sit to discuss business and politics between games. The fireplace in the alcove is a feature of the room with its round, tiled hearth and twisted wooden columns.
Dining Room: The Dining Room at Bantock House Museum still has original features and artwork displayed. As well as the solid oak table there is a picture of Scottish highland cattle that used to roam the grounds. As a tribute to these animals our regular visitors will know Haymish who sits to the front of the house.
Drawing Room: When Baldwin and Kitty Bantock lived in the house the Drawing Room was laid out much as it is today with a sofa placed centrally, facing the fireplace. The glass fronted cabinets were installed at the same time as the oak panelling which can be seen throughout the ground floor. According to the accounts ledger of the craftsman, George Pugh, the cost of “selecting, making and fixing” the oak panels in the Drawing Room was £147.12s.0d.
Tractor Shed: The original New Merridale House farm buildings, as Bantock was formally known, can still be seen at the rear of the building, and are now foundly refered to as the Tractor Shed and Performance Space. These area’s of Bantock have been used for various things throughout it’s time.
Guided Tours: Led by our experienced gallery and museum staff, tours can accommodate up to 20 people. Groups are advised to book at least four weeks in advance of their visit. All tours last approximately one hour.