Historic houses · West Midlands
Moat House
In or near Middleton.
Moat House — Grade II* listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tamworth · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Moat House in Tamworth, Staffordshire, you can take a train to Tamworth station, which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B79 7BW. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Moat House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6330°, -1.7026°.
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Official information
Tamworth Castle is a historic site located in Staffordshire, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. The castle features exhibits and displays that highlight its rich history and significance in the region.
From the Wikipedia article
The Moat House is a Grade II* building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, in what were once the grounds of Tamworth Castle. The summer house, in the rear beer garden, is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
Built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, it sits on the banks of the River Tame. Charles I stayed in the property in August 1619. A rare family of black swans lived around the grounds. Having been in the possession of various families for nearly 300 years, it was opened for a local horticultural show and was later used as a private nursing home for twelve people one of whom was cared for while having mental health issues. Immediately prior to its current ownership the property was a Berni Inn, and a Schooner Inn. The house has occasionally been used for filming. In Summer 2018 the building came under new management and has undertaken restoration and in 2019 opened as an Event…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6330, -1.7026
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Tamworth
- Parish
- Tamworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- B79 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Tamworth — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15253974 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Moat House, Tamworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Moat House, Tamworth-geograph.org.uk-4032024.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moat House?
- Moat House is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B79 7BW), in the parish of Tamworth, unparished area.
- What is Moat House?
- Moat House — Grade II* listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Moat House?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B79 7BW.
- Is Moat House a listed building?
- Moat House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Moat House?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B79 7BW.