Berrington Hall

Important notice -

The mansion, gardens, parkland, Stables café and second-hand bookshop at Berrington Hall are open. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

Georgian grandeur on a human scale; neoclassical mansion by Henry Holland set in 'Capability' Brown's final landscape and gardens

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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What's on 

Please try to book ahead before visiting 

The gardens, parkland, Stables cafe, second-hand bookshop, natural play area and toilets at Berrington are open daily. The mansion will be open seven days a week from Monday 17 May. On weekdays you don’t need to pre-book your visit. At busier times, like weekends and school holidays, booking is recommended to guarantee entry. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday.

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Timed entry to Berrington Hall (17 May - 23 May)

Tue 18 May 2021
10:00-16:00
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Things to see and do

Berrington Hall from over the ha-ha

Explore the mansion 

The mansion at Berrington will reopen from Monday 17 May. Read on to discover more about what to expect on your next visit and the safety measures we've put in place.

Pastel drawing by Oliver Jones of a woman wearing a gold leaf face mask

Skin Deep exhibition by Oliver Jones 

From Monday 17 May, discover 'Skin Deep', a contemporary art exhibition in partnership with Meadow Arts. Artist Oliver Jones investigates society's obsession with beauty and perfection in an impressive series of large-scale pastel drawings. Don't forget to book your visit by heading to the What's On section of our website. 

A family enjoying the sunshine

What to expect from your visit 

Read this article to find out what to expect, what you can see and do and the changes we've made to help keep everyone safe.

A field filled with autumnal trees

Parkland walks 

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

Pink blossoms at Berrington

Spring in the garden 

Discover spring in the gardens at Berrington and take in all the colours of the rainbow. Spring flower displays bring the gardens to life and the aroma of delicate pink apple blossom is quite irresistible.

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

Fun for families 

We love welcoming families to Berrington Hall as there's so much space to play and run. Find out what there is to see and do here before you visit.

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Eating

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

Enjoy your favourite takeaway snacks from the Stables cafe at Berrington Hall 

Our Stables café kiosk is serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens that you order and pay through, and a socially distanced queue. 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

An arial shot from the curved section of the walled garden, overlooking the pleasure grounds and mansion

Restoring 'Capability' Brown's final masterpiece

Discover the National Trust's project to revive, restore and reimagine Berrington's eighteenth century walled garden and pleasure grounds, designed by 'Capability' Brown, a lost vision from around 243 years ago.

Find out more about Berrington's Walled Garden Project

Caring for the mansion and estate

A view of one of the courtyard buildings at Berrington Hall in Herefordshire

Stonework restoration project at Berrington Hall 

Thanks to our supporters, we're able to carry out vital restoration work to the stonework of the courtyard buildings, starting on 1 September. Discover more about the project and what to expect on your next visit.

Ash trees with ash dieback in Fishpool Valley at Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Managing ash dieback at Berrington 

Find out how we're tackling ash dieback on the estate as part of our woodland management plan and how this might affect your visit.

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Wildlife

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

Visiting Berrington with your Dog 

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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