Hanbury Hall and Gardens
Visitor information
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© Alice Eddy
The front of Hanbury Hall
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© John Hammond
Marvel at the magnificent wall and ceiling paintings
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The beautiful parterre is a favourite with visitors
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Have a go at tickling the ivories of the rare 'harpsichord shaped organ'
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© Bob Sweet
Having fun in the nursery whatever the weather
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© Nadia Mackenzie
The Dining Room at Hanbury Hall, with family portraits on the walls.
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Chickens in the Walled Garden
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Take a seat and enjoy the beautiful main hall
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The fruit garden and the Long Gallery
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Dress up as Thomas Vernon
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A couple walking in the park at Hanbury Hall.
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The orangery at Hanbury Hall, with citrus fruit displayed out the front.
Notice: Week commencing Mon 20/05/13 there are roadworks on School Road. On Mon 20 & Tues 21 vehicle access to Hanbury Hall will be from the Hanbury Road (B4091) end of School Road (Bromsgrove side). On Weds 22 & Thurs 23 vehicle access to Hanbury Hall will be from the Salt Way (B4090) end of School Road (Droitwich side). Diversions will be in place, please allow extra time for your journey.
William and Mary-style country house, garden and park
Built in 1701 by Thomas Vernon, a lawyer and whig MP for Worcester, Hanbury Hall is a beautiful country house.
Inside, a mix of interiors await to be discovered, from the restored Hercules rooms and recreated Gothic corridor, to the recently re-decorated smoking room and stunning staircase wall-paintings by Sir James Thornhill which underwent major restoration work in 2010 and look magnificent.
Surrounding the house are eight hectares (20 acres) of recreated early 18th-century gardens and 162 hectares (400 acres) of park. Features include the intricately laid out parterre, fruit garden, grove, orangery, orchard and bowling green. A walk around the park will lead you into the surrounding countryside.
Help save our dining room ceiling
This ultraviolet photo shows the damage
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Our dining room ceiling and the Sir James Thornhill paintings are in desperate need of restoration. The 300 year old paintings are in a poor condition and the ceiling which has bowed and cracked needs to be stabilised. We hope to carry out this vital work this winter; however we need to raise £30,000 to help fund this project. Can you help us?
50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Find an outdoor adventure at Hanbury Hall
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An outdoor adventure is always around the next tree, hedge or gate at Hanbury Hall and Gardens. Our list of 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ will set you on your own adventure here. Make a daisy chain or fly a kite on the orangery lawn. Or why not join our Pond Life event on 8 & 9 June?
Pick up your adventure scrapbook from visitor reception when you arrive.
Fun for all the family
Children enjoying a trail at Hanbury Hall
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We have an action-packed, all-year-round events programme. With exhibitions, teddy bears' picnic, outdoor theatre and family activity days, there really is something for everyone.
Look out for our family activity days throughout the school holidays and our two outdoor theatre productions - As You Like It and Dracula.
What will you do on your visit?
Check out our Things to see and do and Events pages to give you inspiration for your visit.
You can also download our welcome map (PDF) and read up on the family history.
Don't forget to check our opening times too.
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What you said about us...
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'Best tea-room around'
'Food was delicious - very fresh, good quality, good choice and beautifully served with a smile.'...
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'Beautiful house'
'Able to touch and experience the history of the house. Guides very knowledgeable and friendly'
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'Fantastic gardens'
'Wonderful colourful gardens - I have never seen the parterre looking more lovely. Beautiful.'