Moat House

The Moat House is a Grade II* listed building in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Tame in what were once the grounds of Tamworth Castle. Built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, it is a rare surviving example of Elizabethan domestic architecture in the region. The property has had a long and varied history: it was visited by Charles I in August 1619, remained in the possession of various families for nearly 300 years, and later served as a private nursing home. In the twentieth century it operated as a Berni Inn and a Schooner Inn before falling into a period of mixed use. In Summer 2018 the building came under new management, which undertook restoration work. In 2019 it reopened as an event and function venue for birthday parties and wedding receptions, in 2020 it added a real ale pub and gin bar, and in 2021 a cocktail bar. The Moat House is also known for its summer house in the rear beer garden, which is separately listed at Grade II. The building has occasionally been used for filming. Today it functions as a hospitality and events destination while retaining its historic character.

The Moat House was built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, on land that was once part of the grounds of Tamworth Castle, beside the River Tame in Staffordshire. It is a Grade II* listed building, a designation that recognises its special architectural and historic interest. In August 1619, Charles I stayed at the property. A rare family of black swans is recorded as having lived around the grounds. For nearly 300 years the house remained in the possession of various families. Over time its use changed: it was opened for a local horticultural show and later served as a private nursing home for twelve people, one of whom was cared for while having mental health issues. Immediately prior to its current ownership, the property operated as a Berni Inn and a Schooner Inn. The house has occasionally been used for filming. In Summer 2018 the building came under new management and underwent restoration. In 2019 it opened as an event and function venue for birthday parties and wedding receptions. In 2020 it added a real ale pub and gin bar, and in 2021 a cocktail bar. The summer house in the rear beer garden is separately listed at Grade II.

• 2021

  Added a cocktail bar.

• 2020

  Opened as a real ale pub and gin bar.

• 2019

  Opened as an event and function venue for birthday parties and wedding receptions.

• 2018

  Came under new management and began restoration.

• 1619

  Charles I stayed at the property in August.

• 1572

  Built by William Comberford as a family home.

Historic Grade II* listed venue offering events, real ale, gin and cocktails in Tamworth.

• Event and function venue hire

• Real ale pub

• Gin bar

• Cocktail bar

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