A Volunteers Guide to Aston Hall
This week is Volunteers' Week (1 st -7 th June) and I wanted to talk about the site I have the privilege of volunteering at. I started volunteering at Aston Hall in August 2019, as a Summer Heritage Interpreter, returning when I can and for special events. During that time I absolutely fell in love with the Hall and its history. It’s a magnificent place and is supported by a wonderful team of volunteers and staff, who are always so welcoming and passionate. I have also had the privilege of caring for Aston Hall, as a part of the Conservation Club, which has given me another view of how much work goes into running and maintaining such a large historical site. I want to share with people this ‘hidden gem’ of Birmingham, and share the things I have learnt about the site and its history. A View of Aston Hall Aston Hall is a magnificent 17 th century red-brick Jacobean mansion, situated just a short train ride out from Birmingham’s City Centre, and is one of only a few Jacobean p...
