Brockhampton Estate (National Trust)
Greenfields
Bringsty
Herefordshire
WR6 5TB
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton-estate
brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Estate Office
01885 482077
Fax
01885 482151
Romantic medieval moated manor house on Herefordshire / Worcestershire borders.
14th-century great hall with an immense, locally-timbered roof. Lovely crooked gatehouse and ruined Norman chapel. Miles of park and woodland to explore, with a rich variety of wildlife, from dormice to buzzards. See the wooden sculptures on woodland walks.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home
Tree-mendous Brockhampton
Our woodlands are the heart of the working estate at Brockhampton, providing beautiful walks, a rich habitat for wildlife and a valuable source of timber. Join our week-long celebration of these woodlands with traditional greenwood working, charcoal burning, woodland tours, wood crafts and a family tree trail. £2 per trail for a prize.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Tree-mendous Brockhampton
Our woodlands are the heart of the working estate at Brockhampton, providing beautiful walks, a rich habitat for wildlife and a valuable source of timber. Join our week-long celebration of these woodlands with traditional greenwood working, charcoal burning, woodland tours, wood crafts and a family tree trail. £2 per trail for a prize.
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Open Farm Sunday
Take a tractor-trailer ride to Warren Farm and find out more about a day in the life of a farmer and his family. Trailer rides at 11am, 1pm & 3pm (maximum per trailer ride 35 people.)
Suitable for
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Open Farm Sunday
Take a tractor-trailer ride to Warren Farm and find out more about a day in the life of a farmer and his family. Trailer rides at 11am, 1pm & 3pm (maximum per trailer ride 35 people.)
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Beer and Brewing at Brockhampton Estate
Celebrate the best of local micro-brewing with a weekend of beer, cider, music and food. Enjoy live folk music from the Bromyard Sessions musicians and Morris dancing from Leominster Morris, Guided tours of Brockhampton brewery and brewing demonstrations. Bring a picnic or enjoy a BBQ.
When
12-6pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Beer and Brewing at Brockhampton Estate
Celebrate the best of local micro-brewing with a weekend of beer, cider, music and food. Enjoy live folk music from the Bromyard Sessions musicians and Morris dancing from Leominster Morris, Guided tours of Brockhampton brewery and brewing demonstrations. Bring a picnic or enjoy a BBQ.
When
12-6pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Meet the Bats
In the evening Brockhampton is a haven for bats. Armed with a bat detector, discover more about how to spot them and the secret world they inhabit on an evening guided walk at Lower Brockhampton.Approx
Suitable for
When
9-10:30pm
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: £2.5
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Meet the Bats
In the evening Brockhampton is a haven for bats. Armed with a bat detector, discover more about how to spot them and the secret world they inhabit on an evening guided walk at Lower Brockhampton.Approx
When
9-10:30pm
Admission
Adult: £5.00 - Child: £2.50. Property admission charge does not apply. 01885 482077.
Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue Dog Show
The Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue dog show returns to Brockhampton with classes for all dogs to enter, only £1 per class. Pick up dog accessories and treats, and make a day of it with a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the National Trust kiosk throughout the day. Entry to the event and estate only is free of charge.
Suitable for
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Call 01568 612609 for details.
Website
Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue Dog Show
The Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue dog show returns to Brockhampton with classes for all dogs to enter, only £1 per class. Pick up dog accessories and treats, and make a day of it with a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the National Trust kiosk throughout the day. Entry to the event and estate only is free of charge.
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply. Call 01568 612609 for details.
Secret world of bugs trail
Whats it like for everything to be bigger than you? Enter the secret world of the smallest inhabitants at Brockhampton Estate on one of our summer trails.£2 per trail for a prize.
Suitable for
Admission
Child: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Secret world of bugs trail
What’s it like for everything to be bigger than you? Enter the secret world of the smallest inhabitants at Brockhampton Estate on one of our summer trails.
£2 per trail for a prize.
Admission
Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Tractor-trailer Rides
Experience Brockhampton on board our tractor-trailer, guided by farmer James Hawkins. Visit Warren Farm, see beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and hear about how we farm the estate.
Suitable for
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Tractor-trailer Rides
Experience Brockhampton on board our tractor-trailer, guided by farmer James Hawkins. Visit Warren Farm, see beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and hear about how we farm the estate. Tours leave at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Butterfly Hunt
Hunt for butterflies and moths in the wildflower meadow on the nature trail. Identify species using your own spotter sheet and make your own butterfly clip to take home. Also on 20/08/2013
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Butterfly Hunt
Hunt for butterflies and moths in the wildflower meadow on the nature trail. Identify species using your own spotter sheet and make your own butterfly clip to take home.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Jester School
Try your hand at being a jester this summer with Sylvester the Jesters school of foolery. Be entertained by Sylvester, watch out for his tricks, learn a few jester games and make your own jesters hat. Also on 27/08/2013.
Suitable for
When
11:30am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Brockhampton Estate, 01885 482077, brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Website
Jester School
Try your hand at being a jester this summer with Sylvester the Jester’s school of foolery. Be entertained by Sylvester, watch out for his tricks, learn a few jester games and make your own jester’s hat.
When
11:30am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Elizabethan Times
Step back in time with Elizabethan re-enactors Gloriana for a day of courtly dancing, lively music and colourful costume. Families can dress-up, learn a dance, make pomanders and write with a quill and ink.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Butterfly Hunt
Hunt for butterflies and moths in the wildflower meadow on the nature trail. Identify species using your own spotter sheet and make your own butterfly clip to take home.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Child: £3.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Jester School
Try your hand at being a jester this summer with Sylvester the Jester’s school of foolery. Be entertained by Sylvester, watch out for his tricks, learn a few jester games and make your own jester’s hat.
When
11:30am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
All Things Damson
It’s damson season again in our orchards at Lower Brockhampton. Picking, displays, tastings, orchard tours and much more for one week only.
Admission
: £0.00 - : £0.00. Usual property admission prices apply. Please call 01885 482077 in advance to check on crop before arriving for picking.
Heritage Open Day
See what Brockhampton has to offer on our annual free entry day.
When
10am-5pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Geocache Challenge Weekend
A high-tech treasure hunt around Brockhampton Estate. Find hidden ‘caches’ or treasures using GPS devices available to hire or bring your own. Great for all ages. £5 hire for GPS unit if required. Wear sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing. It can get muddy and wet!
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Per Item: £5.00. Usual property admission prices apply.
Meet the Bats
In the evening Brockhampton is a haven for bats. Armed with a bat detector, discover more about how to spot them and the secret world they inhabit on an evening guided walk at Lower Brockhampton.Approx
When
7:30-9pm
Admission
Adult: £5.00 - Child: £2.50. Property admission charge does not apply. 01885 482077.
Fungal Foray
Forage amongst the fallen branches, trees and woodland floor for some weird and wonderful fungus on a guided tour with Marches Fungi as part of National Fungus Weekend.
When
2-4pm
Admission
Adult: £5.00 - Child: £2.50. Property admission charge does not apply. Fee includes admission to the Estate. 01885 482077.
Apple Pressing Weekend
It's apples galore at our annual pressing weekend. Join us as we press cider apples from our orchards as part of National Apple Day. Or bring your own apples for juicing. Enjoy orchard tours, tastings, apple activities and seasonal treats in the tea-room.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Apple Pressing Weekend
It's apples galore at our annual pressing weekend. Join us as we press cider apples from our orchards as part of National Apple Day. Or bring your own apples for juicing. Enjoy orchard tours, tastings, apple activities and seasonal treats in the tea-room.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
What Spooks You?
Delve into the superstitious world of Medieval and Tudor times. Uncover tales of magic, witches and vampires on our Halloween trail. Price includes a spooky prize!
Admission
Child: £2.00. Property admission charge does not apply.
Preparing for a Medieval Christmas
How was Christmas celebrated in the 14th century? Travel back in time with Sir John Savile’s Household as they prepare for medieval festivities in and around the manor house with costume, music, food and traditional crafts.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Brockhampton by candlelight
Soak up the atmosphere of the manor house dressed for a Medieval Christmas. Experience the rooms lit only by candlelight. Enjoy a festive menu in the tea-room, seasonal gifts in the shop and a family trail around the grounds for a prize. £2 per trail. Opening times 11am - 4pm.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
Brockhampton by candlelight
Soak up the atmosphere of the manor house dressed for a Medieval Christmas. Experience the rooms lit only by candlelight. Enjoy a festive menu in the tea-room, seasonal gifts in the shop and a family trail around the grounds for a prize. £2 per trail. Opening times 11am - 4pm.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
