Berrington Hall

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Berrington Hall in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

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

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please book ahead before visiting 

The mansion, gardens, parkland, Stables cafe and toilets at Berrington are open. 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.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Berrington Hall (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Thu 29 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
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Children enjoying the half term trail

Embrace autumn this October half term 

Get outdoors and add some colour to your half term holiday here at Berrington.

A man and his son walking in the woods

Fun for families 

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

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Things to see and do

Berrington Hall on a frosty autumn morning

What to expect from your visit 

If you've got a ticket booked to visit us here at Berrington, 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.

Berrington's pillars on the upstairs landing. A mixture of bright yellows and browns mixed in together

Explore the mansion 

We're reopening the mansion on Monday 14 September; read on to discover what to expect on your next visit and don't forget to book by heading to our What's On page.

Pastel drawing by Oliver Jones of Barbie with plastic surgery lines drawn on her face

Skin Deep exhibition by Oliver Jones 

Discover our exhibition in partnership with Meadow Arts, where artist Oliver Jones investigates society's obsession with beauty and perfection in an impressive series of large-scale pastel drawings.

The LOOK! pavilion with the autumn beans growing infront of it

Autumn colour 

If you love the colours of autumn, why not come and explore Berrington’s parkland and gardens to celebrate the start of the new season?

Frosty autumnal morning down by the lake Berrington Hall

Parkland walks 

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

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.

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Eating and shopping

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.

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Our work

All of the group from SHYPP and NT staff in woodland

The Berrington Garden Project 

Discover more about the Berrington Garden Project and how you can support us.

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

Stonework project 

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.

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

The Dome Project 

Discover how we saved this iconic piece of Georgian architecture, thanks to funds raised by our supporters.

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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

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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