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Set in beautiful rural Worcestershire, Hanbury Hall was home to the Vernon family for three centuries.
First explore the 20 acres of gardens and discover the working Mushroom House, Ice House and Orangery; the story of the restored parterre garden is told in an exhibition in the Long Gallery.
The William and Mary-style house is home to the fascinating Watney collection of fine porcelain and Dutch flower paintings. There is a magnificent staircase and ceiling murals by Sir James Thornhill.
Lunch?
After visiting the stunning gardens, explore the house and then enjoy lunch in the restaurant before leaving for The Greyfriars, only a few miles away in Worcester city centre.
Afternoon
The Greyfriars is a timber-framed merchant’s house, built in 1480 and located in the heart of Worcester city centre. The house has been home to some of the most influential merchant families in Worcester.
‘From the Battle of Bosworth to the Battle of Britain is a long time and this house has survived them both and much else.’ (Matley Moore)
In later years, the house was used for a number of purposes including business premises and shops before being rescued from demolition and carefully restored during the first part of the 20th century.
The house is home to an eclectic collection of textiles, furniture, books and household objects. In the Yellow Parlour, visitors can even enjoy a Copeland and Garrett toilet service!
An archway leads through to the beautiful walled gardens, created to display colour all year round and a haven in the heart of the city.
Extra day?
If you are staying a little longer, you should also make a visit to Croome Park.
Croome Park was the first landscape to be completed by ‘Capability’ Brown and is currently being restored to its former glory by the National Trust.
Already, 14 acres of shrubbery have been replanted and the eye-catchers can now be seen from the Pleasure ground as Brown intended. Visitors can now explore the lakeside garden with its islands, bridges and grotto and discover the Temple Greenhouse and the Owl Seat.
When can you go?
Before visiting a property, we strongly advise that you check its opening times, as properties open on different days and at different times. This information is detailed on the individual property pages, which you can search for by finding a place to visit.
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