Selly Manor has lived through a lot of change for a house – it's had several names and even moved locations twice over its 500-year history. In the 19th century, it fell into ruin and was saved by George Cadbury, founder of Cadbury chocolate. He arranged for the house to be moved from Selly Oak to its current location.

The house has functioned as a museum since 1916 showcasing Bourneville's history. You can visit Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm (it's open everyday during July and August). Tickets cost £4 per adult. You can find more information here: sellymanormuseum.org.uk

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May 18, 2021

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Discover more about Selly Manor in Bournville by watching this short film, part of Secret Birmingham heritage project exploring sites in the South of the city, developed by ecobirmingham and theatre company C&T.

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Selly Manor is a timber-framed building in Bournville, that was moved to its current site in 1916 by chocolate manufacturer and philanthropist George Cadbur

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1. Birmingham Canal Navigations – Gas Street Basin loop from Harborne

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