Baddesley Clinton

Important notice -

The outdoor spaces and takeaway café are open. We advise you to book your visit advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. Please follow government guidance on travel.

Discover a secluded, intimate estate set in the heart of the Forest of Arden with 500 years of fascinating and unexpected stories

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside sites are open. Cafés are takeaway only and shops, houses and other indoor areas are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority. We strongly advise booking your visits in advance, especially over Easter when places may be very busy. Please note that in line with Welsh Government legislation, places in Wales are only open for Welsh residents. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance on travel.

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What's on 

What's on 

The parkland, gardens and mini-cafe for takeaway food and drink at Baddesley are open. The house, shop, indoor seating, bookshop and play area will remain closed. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Young girl with leaf ears enjoying the Easter trail

Take part in our 2021 Easter egg trail  

Discover your local family-friendly trail with fun activities to do at Baddesley Clinton with fun activities to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward.

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Baddesley Clinton (5 Apr - 11 Apr)

Sun 11 Apr 2021
09:00-16:00
Book your timed entry to visit Baddesley Clinton.

Timed entry to Baddesley Clinton (12 Apr - 18 Apr)

Mon 12 Apr 2021
09:00-16:00
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Things to see and do

Baddesley Clinton house

What to expect from your visit to Baddesley Clinton 

If you've got a ticket booked for a visit to Baddesley, have a read of this article to find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe.

Baddesley spring blossom

Spring in the gardens at Baddesley Clinton  

Lift your spirits in our fresh spring gardens as the weather warms and days begin to lengthen.

Family fun at Baddesley

Families at Baddesley 

… please stay local as per government guidelines if planning to visit one of our places. There are still lots of things for families to enjoy in the garden and on the wider estate at Baddesley Clinton. From lakeside strolls spotting fish to walks exploring the surrounding countryside, your next adventure awaits you. Please book to visit in advance, and always check the webpage before you travel.

Romantic and secluded

Walks at Baddesley Clinton 

Explore the rolling hills of Warwickshire, stroll around the estate, or enjoy the tranquility of the Arden countryside.

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Eating

Woman enjoying a coffee

Eating at Baddesley  

Our kiosk is open and will be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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History

The Great Hall is dominated by the magnificent stone chimneypiece

Delve into the history of Baddesley Clinton 

Learn about the people who shaped the house at Baddesley Clinton, from brave Catholics providing priest holes to art lovers and restorers.

Baddesley house summer

Baddesley Clinton: The story of a house 

Baddesley Clinton has been a home for over 500 years. Read more about its fascinating history.

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Wildlife

A pair of ducklings

Spring Wildlife at Baddesley Clinton 

With parkland, farmland and woodland across the Baddesley estate, there are lots of animals that call Baddesley home!

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Join or give

Roses at Baddesley Clinton

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

Pond dipping at Baddesley Clinton

Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Baddesley Clinton on the National Trust Collections website

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