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Villa Park stadium near Witton station is the home of Aston Villa Football Club, see the website for details of tours and matches: www.avfc.co.uk
Aston Hall is a magnificent 17th century mansion built by Sir Thomas Holte, it was one of the last great houses to be
built in the Jacobean Style. The historic rooms illustrate the parts Aston Hall and its residents played in key moments in history,
including the English Civil War. Admission is by guided tours or timed ticket, see website for details. Garden. Tearoom.
Tel. 0121 348 8100.
Open Apr-Oct, TWThFSSu &BH 1100-1600 but check website for planned closure days.
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
