What a way to spend a rainy day…

A woman investigating a hedgerow in the rain — What's stopping you from getting out there?

Two small children playing around a very old tree — Find a natural play area

“There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." John Lubbock, The Use of Life, 1894. We are taking a leaf out of Lubbock’s book and embracing all the different kinds of British weather.

We want to celebrate the rain and encourage you to do the same. Whether you’re a young explorer or a curious mind there’s always something to do when the sky’s grey.

For the young adventurer

The rain is one of the best ways to work with nature and make it into your playground. So why not put on your wellies and make a splash?

The rain is one of the best natural helpers for completing some of your ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. It’s perfect for collecting plenty of thick mud to help create your own den and make it all stick together. Or you could use it to make your own mud pie.

Two childrens feet splashing into a puddle — You never know what games you might come up with

You can even make a game out of it if you are indoors. You can race raindrops running down the windows. The winner is the first raindrop to reach the bottom of the window. Or you could start drawing up plans for your den.

A young boy in a den in the woodland — Let the explorer in you come out

For the curious mind

Even if you don’t fancy being outdoors, why not come and explore the inside of a special place? Connect with the past and learn all about the previous owners of Berrington Hall. Hear all about how the gentry lived and, for the little ones, complete our indoors trail throughout the house.

A woman walking in the rain — What's to stop you getting outdoors?

Alternatively, with the right rain coat and suitable walking boots you could explore the parkland. The rain brings out all sorts of insects which provide a feast for the wildlife surrounding Berrington. You never know what you might spot and you can always warm up with a hot cup of tea and a slice of cake from the tea-room after.

What else you can enjoy

With the rain trickling down outside, you can refresh yourself in the tea-room here at Berrington. We offer a full range of hot drinks, freshly baked homemade cakes and plenty of hot food. You can enjoy these as the rain falls down outside.