Berrington Hall (National Trust)
Berrington Hall
Nr Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0DW
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall
berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Enquiries
01568 615721
Wade Costume Collection Curator
01568 613720
Fax
01568 613263
Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscaped grounds. Amazing painted ceilings and French Regency furniture. The apartment of English naval hero Lord Admiral Rodney displays costumes from the Wade Collection. Surrounding the mansion is 'Capability' Brown's last garden design, with fine sweeping views towards the Brecon Beacons. Berrington Pool, a lake and island, is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The walled garden boasts an historic collection of old local apple trees.
Victorian games for hire during the summer.
Not all of the costume collection is displayed, but can be viewed by appointment. Please write to the property or contact the Costume Curator on 01568 613720.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Architecture centre, Garden, parklands or rural site
World War II Weekend
Come and experience this very popular annual event. Learn about the part that Berrington played in the Second World War. See vintage vehicles, exhibitions and displays of period equipment.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply. Visitors in period dress have free entry.
World War II Weekend
Come and experience this very popular annual event. Learn about the part that Berrington played in the Second World War. See vintage vehicles, exhibitions and displays of period equipment.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply. Visitors in period dress have free entry.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
World War II Weekend
Come and experience this very popular annual event. Learn about the part that Berrington played in the Second World War. See vintage vehicles, exhibitions and displays of period equipment.
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Visitors in period dress have free entry.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Fantastic fifties trail.
Learn about life in the 1950s with a family trail around the gardens, hunt the clues then collect your prize.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.00 trail. Usual property admission prices apply.
Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival
Annual Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites for kite enthusiasts and the public to come along and watch- bring your own kite to join in!
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival
Annual Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites for kite enthusiasts and the public to come along and watch- bring your own kite to join in!
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival
Annual Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites for kite enthusiasts and the public to come along and watch- bring your own kite to join in!
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Den building
Put your bushcraft skills to the test with den building in our woodland.
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Berrington summer games
Bring along the whole family and enjoy unusual games and competitions on our lawns.
Suitable for
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping.
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those 'Ugly Bugs' in the parkland and in our lake.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Mermaids and pirates
Come along dressed as a mermaid or pirate to enjoy free entry. Enjoy pirate themed stories, songs and craft activities.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Mermaids and pirates
Come along dressed as a mermaid or pirate to enjoy free entry. Enjoy pirate themed stories, songs and craft activities.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping.
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those 'Ugly Bugs' in the parkland and in our lake. Also on 18/08/2013
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Advisable.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping.
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those 'Ugly Bugs' in the parkland and in our lake. Also on 18/08/2013
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Advisable.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping.
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those 'Ugly Bugs' in the parkland and in our lake.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Teddy bears' picnic
Bring ted along for a picnic in the gardens. Afterwards come and try some teddy activities and games.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Teddy bears' picnic
Bring ted along for a picnic in the gardens. Afterwards come and try some teddy activities and games.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Dragons, damsels and lake dipping.
Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those 'Ugly Bugs' in the parkland and in our lake.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Hall boys and housemaids
Find out what life was like for the young servants at Berrington. Try your hand at some of their jobs and see if you could have been a servant at the Hall.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Hall boys and housemaids
Find out what life was like for the young servants at Berrington. Try your hand at some of their jobs and see if you could have been a servant at the Hall.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Boating on the lake
"Backwater places all hidden from view, mysterious wee islands just waiting for you". Take this rare opportunity to take the family out on our lake in one of our rowing boats.
Suitable for
When
10am-3pm
Admission
Per Item: £10
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Advisable.
Ffi contact: Property Administrator, 01568 615721, berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Heritage Open Day
See what each of our special places has to offer on our annual free day. Experience tours and much more.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply.
Apple weekend
This established event is a treat for everyone. Berrington's extensive range of apples will be on display, as well as cider making demonstrations and good food stalls. Organised children's activities ensure that this is a day for all of the family.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Apple weekend
This established event is a treat for everyone. Berrington's extensive range of apples will be on display, as well as cider making demonstrations and good food stalls. Organised children's activities ensure that this is a day for all of the family.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Berrington Firework Display
Berrington’s annual fireworks display takes place this Sunday, 27 October. Enjoy firework themed activities for the kids in the afternoon followed by hot dogs, burgers and traditional firework night treats from 4pm then round off the evening with a fantastic firework display at 6pm (prompt). Wrap up warm and bring a torch. Display starts at 6pm
When
6-6:15pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply. Groups welcome.
Making Birdfeeders
Children can get creative by making their own bird feeders under the watchful eye of our rangers.
When
12-3pm
Admission
Per Item: £2.50 per feeder. Usual property admission prices apply. There is a charge of £2.50 per feeder to cover materials. 01568 615721. Groups welcome.
Sponsor a dormouse
Dormice need nesting sites to use once they come out of hibernation. Help us to increase these sites by sponsoring a dormouse box then come along a learn about these little creatures as our rangers put the boxes out in our woodland.
When
12-3pm
Admission
Per Item: £25.00 per box. Property admission charge does not apply. 01568 615721.
Christmas at Berrington
Take a break from the stresses of Christmas shopping and browse a small selection of local food and drink stalls. See the ground floor of the house decorated for Christmas and take the kids to see Father Christmas when he come to visit Berrington each afternoon.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Christmas at Berrington
Take a break from the stresses of Christmas shopping and browse a small selection of local food and drink stalls. See the ground floor of the house decorated for Christmas and take the kids to see Father Christmas when he come to visit Berrington each afternoon.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
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