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Late 17th-century mansion surrounded by a lakeside garden and estate

Dudmaston offers something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside, a house that provides a classical setting for a collection of modern and contemporary art. The modern art galleries were assembled by diplomat Sir George Labouchere, while his wife Rachel showed off her collections of botanical drawings and watercolours.

Outside, the established gardens are a stunning backdrop to art sculptures. The Big Pool is the perfect setting for a light walk with stunning views of the house. The new play area and the Orchard are the perfect places to let the kids loose to enjoy themselves.

The wider estate offers miles of walking routes that can be enjoyed year-round from the new car parks at Hampton Loade and the Holt.

Top 10 things to do

A photo of a child having fun rolling down the bank in the garden at Dudmaston Hall © NT/Rachel Duncan

We've come up with our top 10 things to do when visiting Dudmaston. Check out list for ideas of what you can do when you visit

Snowdrop walks

Snowdrops carpeting the floor of the Dingle at Dudmaston © Guy Lory

These beautiful snowdrops are spectacular sight in the spring

© Guy Lory

On Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February Dudmaston will be open for visitors to see the beautiful snowdrops.

You can enjoy a walk through the glorious Dingle spotting the multitude of snowdrops which carpet the Dingle floor each spring. You can then warm up in the tea-room with a hot snack and buy some snowdrops of your own to take home.

There will also be children's activities on these days, we'll be making kites which the kids can have a go at flying in the parkland.

  • Dudmaston will be open from 12pm - 4pm on each of these days.
  • National Trust members and children get in free, otherwise admission is £2.50 per person.
  • There will be a small additional cost for the children's activities.

Why not come and stay here?

The bascamp on the Dudmaston estate and the adjoining Mose holiday cottage © Tessa Lovell

The holiday cottages provide a great opportunity to stay on the estate

© Tessa Lovell

Our holiday cottages are scattered across the vast estate at Dudmaston and they provide the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can stay as secluded as you like or if you want to get out and about there is plenty to do your doorstep.

Whether you are looking for somewhere to stay with the family or with a large group of friends, we can cater to your needs.

Our new cottage, Mose Cottage, is a three bedroomed cottage which can sleep up to 10 and it's attached to the Big Mose Basecamp which can sleep up to 20 people. The cottage and the Basecamp are adjoining so you could even hire both if you needed more space.

Mose Cottage is ideal for a family break or for a couple of families going away together, there is a spacious lounge and kitchen-diner and outside it has a private garden.

The Basecamp is a converted farmhouse and it is laid out in a hostel style, with excellent self catering facilities, it also has a private garden with a barbeque.

These facilities are also available for school parties and groups.

For more information download our leaflet or call the estate office on 01746 780838 or email us.