Himley: Parkland, Culture and Special Excursions

Himley combines impressive parkland with country-house heritage, changing exhibitions and a wide range of options for planning your trip. At its heart is Himley Hall, a Grade II* listed country house dating from the early 18th century. It was extended by William Atkinson between 1824 and 1827. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Himley can tailor their stay to their own interests: culture, historic sites, golf, landscapes and special events provide a variety of reasons to discover the area.

Himley Hall and the Parkland

Himley Hall stands in 180 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown. This combination of architecture and designed landscape gives the site its distinctive character. In spring and summer, Himley Hall hosts exhibitions of art, photography and crafts. This means a visit need not be limited to viewing a historic building; depending on the exhibition, it offers a different perspective on art and design.

Himley Hall is also one of the stops to consider when planning your trip from a culinary perspective. The Coffee Lounge offers afternoon tea with freshly prepared sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, small cakes, and tea, coffee or a soft drink. To create a varied day, you can combine a visit to the exhibitions with a break like this, without having to infer any particular length of stay.

Golf, Walks and Special Experiences

Himley Hall Pay and Play Golf has a golf course open all year round, with 9 or 18 holes and a par of 70. Alongside culture and parkland, this provides a clearly defined sporting option. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you want to focus on a peaceful stay with excursions, on golf or on a mix of different activities.

A musical fireworks display takes place annually on the grounds of Himley Park. This event is one of the highlights of the year, but it should be considered separately when planning your own trip. Another way to experience the landscape actively is the South Staffordshire Railway Walk. One section runs south from Common Road towards Himley Plantation.

Historical Traces in Himley

The local history also includes the Church of St Michael and All Angels. It is a parish church dated 1764. During and after Sunday services, it is open until 1 pm. Himley Plantation dates from the 18th century and was once part of the Earl of Dudley's estate.

Another noteworthy glimpse into the past takes us to 1934: the Duke and Duchess of Kent spent the first two weeks of their honeymoon in Himley. Historical connections such as this add a personal episode from the area's history to a visit to the Hall, park and church.

Planning Himley as a Base

Bus route 15 between Stourbridge and Wolverhampton runs along the A449. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Himley, it is advisable to first decide on your preferred combination of park visits, exhibitions, golf, historic sites and events. This allows you to choose your accommodation according to the theme of your planned trip, rather than simply by the name of the place.

If you would like to compare other destinations for your trip planning, you can also include Rolleston-on-Dove, Eccleshall, Hamstall Ridware, Tutbury, Flash, Brewood, Alton and Whitmore in your further research.

For the wider travel overview: Staffordshire.