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Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscape grounds

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The completed contemporary structure by artists, Heather and Ivan Morison, at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire

Take a Look! at what's happening at Berrington in 2017 

Now is a great time to explore a series of new exhibitions which share Berrington's story and go 'below-stairs' to discover newly opened servants quarters.

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Berrington Hall

Things to see and do

One of the sugar sculptures holding a golden flag

The mansion 

Come and see the most intact Henry Holland villa and the last 'Capability' Brown landscape

Image of the Intending Lines from Red Earth's Genius Loci exhibition at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire

The 'Capability' Brown parkland 

Explore the last landscape Lancelot 'Capability' Brown created before his death

A large family group walking through the landscape with Berrington behind them

The gardens 

Explore 'England's greatest gardener', 'Capability' Brown's final garden design

Man and his daughter exploring the outdoors

Fun for families at Berrington Hall 

A new play area, lawn games, dressing up, trails and quizzes - there's plenty for families to enjoy together at Berrington Hall.

The interior of LOOK!LOOK!LOOK! at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire

Look! Look! Look! at Berrington with Heather and Ivan Morison 

An eighteenth century inspired eye catcher has appeared in the walled garden at Berrington.

A lady on a row boat with Berrington Hall behind her

Explore all that Berrington has to offer this summer 

Explore the summer at Berrington Hall

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Berrington Hall

What's on 

Our next events

An image of the design of the Look!Look!Look! pavilion

What's on at Berrington 

We've got a variety of exciting events for all ages from kite festivals and musical recitals to living history and family trails, games and dressing up every holiday.

One of the sugar sculptures holding a golden flag

War and Pieces at Berrington Hall 

Dramatic events are being uncovered in Berrington's Dining Room

Upcoming events

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Red Earth Genius Loci

Thu 29 Jun 2017
10:00-17:00
Discover how we celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of landscape architect 'Capability' Brown and his creative genius with a series outdoor artworks from artists, Red Earth.

Look! Look! Look!

Thu 29 Jun 2017
10:00-17:00
Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington's Walled Garden's elegance.

War and Pieces by Bouke de Vries

Thu 29 Jun 2017
11:00-16:00
Come and experience the award winning ceramic sculpture that is inspired by Berrington's own history and the Georgian fashions of the day. What will you uncover through art?

Kite Festival

Sat 15 Jul 2017
10:00-17:00
Once again the Hereford & Leominster Kite Festival will be held in the magnificent parkland at Berrington Hall.

Wearing the garden trail

Sat 22 Jul 2017
10:00-16:00
Do you have what it takes to be a fashion King or Queen of the Georgian era?

Flower creation workshop in the Walled Garden

Sun 23 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Make something special for yourself at Berrington as we are joined by 'The Green Eyed Monster' company who are turning old bottles into something extraordinary...
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Berrington Hall

Eating and shopping

Eating and Shopping here at Berrington

A man and young girl having a picnic on the lawn

Visit our tea-room and gift shop 

Enjoy homemade bakes and hearty lunches, and shop for souvenirs, second-hand books, and fresh fruit and veg from our walled garden.

A family having a picnic at Berrington

Some brilliantly Berrington recipes 

Have a go at recreating the Berrington magic yourself with some National Trust recipes...

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Berrington Hall

Get involved

A volunteer helping a visitor

Volunteer at Berrington Hall 

We need your help as next year is a big one for Berrington. So find out how you can get involved.

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Berrington Hall

Wildlife

All creatures great and small

A close up shot of a heron hiding in the bushes

Wildlife to spot at Berrington Hall 

Our 'Capability' Brown landscape is home to lots of creatures great and small. Otters live in the lake and voles can't get enough of the gardens. Find out more about the lake as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and how you can get involved with Berrington's wildlife.

A young girl walking her dog through a field

Dogs at Berrington 

We'd love to see you and your dog here at Berrington. Come and explore the 250 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland, follow our paths through the woods or visit the 14 acre lake.

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Our work

Come and explore all of our work at Berrington Hall

Conservation in action on a book

Conservation at Berrington 

Our environmental work at Berrington has a high priority. See what we're up to and add your own ideas.

Sketch of Berrington hall in black and white

Berrington Hall's collections 

Discover all of the items looked after at Berrington Hall

Close up smock stitched by our volunteers

Berrington Hall's volunteer seamstresses 

Berrington Hall's sewing volunteers create something for everyone. Read their story and find out how Berrington's wig and bum shop was created

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History

The owners of Berrington Hall

The staircase at Berrington designed by Henry Holland

The creators of Berrington Hall 

Find out about the creators of Berrington Hall; 'Capability' Brown and Henry Holland who designed and built it and Thomas Harley the first owner.

The celebrations for the homecoming of the 7th Lord Rodney

The 7th Lord Rodney 

From the glorious victories of Admiral Lord Rodney in the 1780's to the sale of the estate in 1901, 7 generations of Rodney's lived at Berrington.

Lord Cawley and his four sons on horseback

The Cawley family 

The first Lord Cawley purchased the estate in 1901 and made some sympathetic restorations.

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Places to stay

The Triumphal Arch gateway into Berrington Hall

Stay in the Triumphal Arch  

The grade ll listed Triumphal Arch is a holiday cottage for 5 people with access to the estate after hours.

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