Summer at Haden Hill House and Old Hall. 

General visitor information for visiting Haden Hill House

Booking Tickets: Where booking is required through Ticketsource please click this link . 

Breastfeeding Network infant feeding drop-in support session. Every Thursday 12.30pm – 2pm (excluding half terms). Drop-in support group creating a free, safe space for parents to meet other parents, ask questions and access evidence-based information on all aspects of breastfeeding/chest feeding and infant feeding for babies of all ages. Contact 07505 775377 for more information. Free Entry.

Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival at Wednesbury Museum and Sandwell Museums. 

Join us once again for as we are part of the Birmingham Jazz and Blues festival for some fantastic free live music on your doorstep.

Sunday 27th 2pm – Haden Hill House and Park

Haden Old Hall Sunday Open afternoons.  

2.30pm-4.30pm. 20 July, 24 Aug & 21 Sept.  Haden old Hall will be open to look round & enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (small charge)

Timed Tours of Haden Old Hall

Thursday 7 August 11.15am & 12.15pm. Come & take tour around Haden Old Hall. Refreshments will be available (small charge). Booking advisable

Call 01384 569444

Summer Holiday Fun - 

Explore Haden Hill House: Thursday 24 & Friday 25 July, 11am-3pm, Take part in our quizzes & trails and learn more about Haden Hill House

Mask making craft workshop: Thursday 31 July, 11am-3pm. Let your imagination run wild & create a spectacular mask. Drop in £1.50 per mask made

Music takeover with Future Through Sound. Friday 1 August 11am-3pm. Workshop with acclaimed UK producer A Class. Get creative making and performing your own music using digital music technology. Supported by Powered by CAN. Free drop in workshop suitable for 11 years and older

Make a kite, buy a kite, fly a kite:  Thursday 7 August 11am-3pm.  Drop in kite making workshop £3 per kite. Ages 5 years and above. 20% off kites for sale in the museum shop – this day only! 

Timed Tours of Haden Old Hall: Thursday 7 August 11.15 & 12.15, Come & take tour around Haden Old Hall: Refreshments will be available (small charge). Booking advisable

Call 01384 569444

Family Nature Mindfulness at Haden Hill House with Wonder in Nature. 25 July, 7, 21 and 28 August 11 am - 3 pm. Explore and connect with nature through your senses. Get involved with nature items and nature connection play outside Haden Hill House, free activity, creativity packs for sale. Family Nature Mindfulness guided activity walks in the park grounds, £3 per person, children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book. For more information follow Wonder in Nature on Facebook or contact: Email: sophie.wonderinnature@outlook.com Mobile: 07981 234882   

Music takeover with Future Through Sound. Friday 1 August 11am-3pm. Workshop with acclaimed UK producer A Class. Get creative making and performing your own music using digital music technology. Supported by Powered by CAN. Free drop in workshop suitable for 11 years and older

Timed Tours of Haden Old Hall. Thursday 7 August 11.15am and 12.15pm. Come and a take tour around Haden Old Hall. Refreshments will be available (small charge). Booking advisable Call 01384 569444

Keneish Dance presents: Dancin’ on Extreme Q&A Friday 8 August 1.30-2.30pm. Got chilly questions about the coldest place on Earth? Hear real personal stories from the extremes—true tales of life in one of the world’s toughest, most awe-inspiring places. Marvel at the sheer size and power of Antarctica, while learning about natures fragility — and our place in preserving this wild place. Ask your own questions in our frosty Q&A — no question too cold! Inviting curious kids and adventurous adults.
Delivered as part of the award winning Keneish Dance's research and development phase for a brand new show showing in 2026! Tickets pay what you can from £2. Book at ticketsource

National Play Day: Wednesday 13 August 12-4pm. Join Go Play Sandwell for Summer fun at Haden Hill House and Park. For more information go to goplaysandwell.co.uk, just drop in!

Fantastic Journeys presents ‘The Peacock’s Feather’ interactive music sessions for children with Additional Needs Thursday 14 August 11am and 12.30pm. The sessions will include singing, dancing, instrument playing and interacting with puppets and other multi-sensory items. Children should attend with a parent or carer. Tickets £5 for each participating child with additional needs.
There are a limited number of free tickets available for siblings if they are attending as part of family support. Parents/carers do not need a ticket. Book at ticketsource

Super Soap Making Workshop with Crafty Blenders. Thursday 14 August 11am. Join the Crafty Blenders and make your own colourful and sweet scented soaps. Suitable for children 8 years and over (all children must be accompanied by an adult).  £5.50 per person. Booking essential via ticketsource. 

BIG FAMILY THEATRE AND FUN WEEKEND! 16 & 17 August, 12pm-4pm Entry Free. Join us and Black Country Touring for a weekend full of fun with short family performances, atreet performaances, interactive games, circus skills activities, puppet making workshops and loads more, just drop in - Free. For the full programme go to bctouring.org.uk/theatre-weekend

Show me the light workshops with “Fizz Pop”: Friday 22 August Times TBC, Become illuminated as we split apart white light and create rainbows in the room Discover how light travels and how it can be used in everyday life. Discover the wonders of UV when we make glowing potions and find invisible messages that are hidden in plain sight to keep us safe. £5 per child. Booking Essential via Ticketsource

Notebook making craft workshop: Thursday 28 August, 11am-3pm. Design & make your own notebook ready to go back to school. Drop in. £3 per notebook made

Pencil Case Explosion Trail: Friday 29 August, 11am-3pm. One of our pencil cases has exploded all over the Museum, Can you help us find all the missing items?