Berrington Hall

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the gardens and parkland at Berrington Hall. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

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

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Things to see and do

People strolling up the pathway to the mansion

Summer in the garden 

Explore ‘Capability’ Brown’s final masterpiece as you enjoy Berrington’s unique walled garden and pleasure grounds this summer.

Swans on the lake

Parkland walks 

Stroll around Berrington Hall's landscape, which was created by 'Capability' Brown, the man known as 'England's Greatest Gardener'.

A piece of victoria sponge cake cut out of the full sized cake and place on top

Eating at Berrington 

Our Stables cafe is open from 10am to 4pm each day, so you can enjoy your favourite takeaway drinks and snacks.

A man and his son walking in the woods

Fun for families 

There's fun for all the family at Berrington Hall.

Small boy jumping in the rain

50 things to do before you're 11¾ 

Sign up for your '50 things' challenge at Berrington and discover nature on your doorstep.

A family having a picnic at Berrington

Summer picnics 

With acres of parkland, gardens and the surrounding Herefordshire landscape, Berrington is the ideal place to stop off and have your summer picnic. Read on to find out more

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

The gardens, parkland, car park and toilets at Berrington Hall will reopen from Monday 8 June and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Timed entry to Berrington Hall (10 August - 16 August)

Wed 12 Aug 2020
10:00-10:30
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Eating and shopping

A piece of victoria sponge cake cut out of the full sized cake and place on top

What refreshments are available? 

Our Stables café will reopen from June 15 and will initially 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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Our work

The main pathway to the front of the mansion

Berrington Garden Project

Delve deeper into the Berrington Garden Project and discover more about all we're doing to keep the gardens here for ever, for everyone.

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All of the group from SHYPP and NT staff in woodland

Working with SHYPP

Discover how we're working in partnership with SHYPP (Supported Housing for Young People Project) and watch the films inspired by Berrington's walled garden and pleasure grounds.

Get a fresh perspective

Come and explore all of our work at Berrington Hall

Conservation scaffolding is up in the dining room

Conservation inside the mansion 

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

Elements of the Ann Bangham dress with gold thread

A Dress Fit for a King - Project progress  

On the first floor of the mansion you can find our new exhibition, 'A Dress Fit for a King'. This exhibition focuses on the original dress of Ann Bangham, Thomas Harley's wife. Why not read on to see how our conservators pieced this part of the past back together?

Conservator stitching into the silk of the Ann Bangham dress

'A Dress Fit for a King' - The story of Ann Bangham 

Get a first-hand look at a piece of Berrington's history...

Berrington's glass dome from below with it's classic plasterwork captured

The Dome Project at Berrington Hall

Discover more about how we are conserving this 240 year old dome that lies at the heart of Berrington

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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 dog looking at their owners food

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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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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Art and collections

Our collections

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

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