Museums · West Midlands
Ford Green Hall
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Ford Green Hall is a Grade II* listed farmhouse and historic house museum in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The oldest parts of the house date from the late 16th century, with one wing being either ad
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Longport · 3.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ford Green Hall, the nearest railway station is Longport, which is 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST6 1NG. Please note that entry is not free and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Ford Green Hall is a Grade II* listed farmhouse and historic house museum in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The oldest parts of the house date from the late 16th century, with one wing being either added or greatly repaired at some point in the early 18th century. In its grounds, there also stands an 18th-century dovecote which shares the listed building status of the main farmhouse. The house stands on land adjacent to the B5051 minor road in the east of Smallthorne. Originally, it stood in 36 acres (150,000 m2) of farmland, but this has been gradually encroached upon over the years so that now it is surrounded by comparatively small grounds. Beyond its grounds there is now housing and a nature reserve. Journalists often confuse the Hall with the arson-hit Ford Green House. The House is the city's oldest home and also in Smallthorne, but it is not the same as the Hall.
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Summary from the official site
Ford Green Hall is a historic farmhouse that offers visitors a glimpse into everyday life in Staffordshire over 400 years ago. The site features preserved rooms and hands-on activities, allowing families to explore the history and stories of the people who lived and worked there.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ford Green Hall is a Grade II* listed farmhouse and historic house museum in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The oldest parts of the house date from the late 16th century, with one wing being either added or greatly repaired at some point in the early 18th century. In its grounds, there also stands an 18th-century dovecote which shares the listed building status of the main farmhouse. The house stands on land adjacent to the B5051 minor road in the east of Smallthorne. Originally, it stood in 36 acres (150,000 m2) of farmland, but this has been gradually encroached upon over the years so that now it is surrounded by comparatively small grounds. Beyond its grounds there is now housing and a nature reserve. Journalists often confuse the Hall with the arson-hit Ford Green House. The House is the city's oldest home and also in Smallthorne, but it is not the same as the Hall.
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Background
History
The hall is thought to have been built in 1624 for Hugh Ford, a local yeoman farmer, remaining in the Ford family for some 200 years. A brickwork extension was added to the property sometime in the 17th century, most likely replacing or renovating a previous structure. The Fords had left the area by the 19th century, and after a series of tenants, it was split into three separate dwellings. During this period, the distinctive timber framing was covered in white stucco.
Architecture
The interior doors of the house has moulded gothic, or ogival, archways, decorated with fleur-de-lys detailing. The staircase is believed to either be original to the house or an early 17th-century replacement and features decorative balusters and newel posts with acorn-shaped caps.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0550, -2.1694
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST6 1NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent North
- Phone
- 01782 537696
- Established
- 1624
- Nearest railway station
- Longport — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Sunday – Thursday 1:00pm – 4:00pm; closed 13–19 April
- Official site
- fordgreenhall.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ford Green Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford Green Hall?
- Ford Green Hall is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode ST6 1NG), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- What is Ford Green Hall?
- Ford Green Hall is a Grade II* listed farmhouse and historic house museum in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The oldest parts of the house date from the late 16th century, with one wing being either ad
- How do I get to Ford Green Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Longport, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST6 1NG.
- When was Ford Green Hall built?
- Built or established in 1624.
- Who owns Ford Green Hall?
- Ford Green Hall is owned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
- How do I get to Ford Green Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Longport, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST6 1NG.