Introduction
The house was rebuilt by Francis Smith for the 1st Earl of Dartmouth between 1705 and 1711. It was demolished in 1928. The walled garden was restored in the 1980s. The M5 passed through the grounds, but bridges, an ice house, trees and fish ponds survive as at 2008.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open from 10 am until 4.30 every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Entry is free except at weekends and bank holidays. http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/content/sandwelldirect/leisuredirect/leisure-and-culture/access-information/access-directory-visitor-centres.en
Directions
The site is immediately off junction 1 of the M5, with good public transport links by bus. See: http://www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/content/sandwelldirect/leisuredirect/leisure-and-culture/access-information/access-directory-visitor-centres.en
Owners
Sandwell M.B.C.
Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DEOther Websites
- Features & Designations
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house was built between 1705 and 1711, and demolished in 1928.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Ornamental Bridge
- Icehouse
- Fishpond
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes