Moseley Hall icehouse in Moseley Park & Pool

Moseley Park is hidden behind the shops in Moseley Village. Saved from development in 1898 by some original Nimbys, it has ever since provided a green lung for the area. The C18th icehouse is in excellent condition. Previously owned by the family of John Taylor of Bordesley, the large pool at Moseley Park was created to a design by Humphry Repton. The pool is shown in the 1792 Red Book produced for John Taylor II of Moseley Hall. Walk round the pool, enjoy the peaceful oasis and explore the different habitats in all corners of the park. The icehouse chamber, built with a cavity wall, could have held 20 tonnes of ice. You’ll discover how it would have been kept frozen throughout the year and used in the Hall kitchens to make desserts and cool wine.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

11.00 - 13.00

Sunday 20 September:

14.00 - 17.00

Location & directions

93A/95 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 8DD

Directions:

Set back from Alcester Road, the entrance to the park is between Moseley Hive & Dixon's Estate Agents - and opposite the Coop. Moseley is served by the 50, 35, 1 and 41 bus services and by West Midlands Rail. The nearest station is Moseley Village.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Footwear suitable for a country walk - the paths can be rough. Most parts are fully accessible with care.

Additional information

You can also visit Moseley Hall dovecote garden at the same time and learn more about the estate of John Taylor.

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