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Adventure Awaits: The New Woodland Play at Moseley Old Hall

A view of the mud kitchen area in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall, with a wooden table covered in pots and pans.
The mud kitchen in the woodland will be given a new lease of life | © National Trust/Arun Chand

We’re delighted to announce a fun and exciting addition to our outdoor spaces — new woodland play areas designed to inspire young adventurers. Nestled within the woodland bordering the meadow, this play space will encourage creativity, fun in the outdoors, exploration, and a deeper connection to nature.

What the project is

The new play area will feature three distinct sections:

  • A new and improved mud kitchen for sensory exploration.
  • A natural play area with den-building opportunities.
  • An interactive zone near the Tree Hide, adding in learning opportunities.

Children will have the opportunity to climb, explore, and create, with features including:

  • A climbing frame
  • Wooden musical instruments
  • Wooden Tepees
  • A storytelling chair
  • A unique 4.5m hollowed-out tree for children to discover

This engaging play space will encourage children to interact with the natural world, while providing an exciting, safe environment for play and learning.

A view of the den building area in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall, with tall trees without leaves in the winter all over.
The den building area and other areas of play in the woodland will be improved and added to | © National Trust/Arun Chand

How it may affect your visit

While construction takes place, the woodland, including all existing play elements, will have to be fully closed. However, we are committed to minimising disruptions and ensuring that visitors can still enjoy much of the surrounding landscape.

During February half term, families can enjoy our ‘Taffety Tart’ recipe trail around the gardens. Find out more on our events page. 

Once completed, the play area will offer a dynamic new way for families to experience Moseley Old Hall together.

Stay tuned for further updates and thank you for being part of this exciting journey.

The front of the Hall in golden sunlight. There is green ivy growing around the front of the porch and there is a tree to the left of the image that is still full of green leaves.
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Moseley Old Hall 

An atmospheric Elizabethan farmhouse that saved a King

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire

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