Brockhampton
Worcestershire & HerefordshireTraditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house. Brockhampton is home to the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust.
Brockhampton Estate, Bringsty, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB
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Opening times for 19 February 2026
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 17:00 Estate 10:00 - 17:00 Grounds 10:00 - 17:00 Granary food kiosk 10:00 - 16:30 Second-hand bookshop 10:00 - 17:00 Last entry to the manor house - 1 hour before closing. From 1 January to mid February the manor house will have scaffolding around it as we carry out essential roof maintenance also during this period the Virtual Tour is not available. The manor house will be open for two guided tours from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 February at 11am and 12.30pm; spaces limited on a first come first served basis.
Whole Property admission until 28 February 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.20 £12.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.60 £6.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £33.00 £3.00 1 Adult Family £19.80 £18.00 Group (Adult 18+) £11.40 Group (Child 5-17) £5.70 Gardens and Parkland only until 28 February 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £8.30 £7.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.20 £3.75 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £20.70 £18.75 1 Adult Family £12.40 £11.25 Group (Adult 18+) £9.50 Group (Child 5-17) £4.75 Whole Property admission from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.20 £12.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.60 £6.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £33.00 £30.00 1 Adult Family £19.80 £18.00 Group (Adult 18+) £11.40 Group (Child 5-17) £5.70 Gardens and Parkland only from 1 March 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £8.30 £7.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.20 £3.75 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £20.70 £18.75 1 Adult Family £12.40 £11.25 Group (Adult 18+) £9.50 Group (Child 5-17) £4.75 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
There is a small step up into the bookshop.
- Café
- Car park
- Dogs allowed
Only assistance dogs are allowed into Brockhampton Manor House. Dogs are welcome in the parkland and orchards, but please keep them on a lead at all times.
- Family friendly
- Kiosk
- Toilet
Blue badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Ground floor of manor house partly accessible. Poor phone signal. Due to essential maintenance work the Virtual Tour is not available from 3 November 2025 to mid February 2026.
- Accessible route and/or map
There are three kilometres of hard-standing, accessible paths suitable for wheel chairs and buggies. Ask at Visitor Reception for more information.
- Accessible toilet
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Designated parking
- Induction loop
Available at the main Visitor Reception and Granary kiosk.
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access/terrain
- Powered mobility vehicle available
We advise booking in advance. To book a mobility vehicle, please phone: 01885 485 030
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Virtual tour
To book virtual tour session, please call 01885 485 030, or speak to a member of staff on arrival.
- Wheelchairs available
We advise booking our wheelchair or mobility vehicle, please phone: 01885 485 030.
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- By road
- Accessible from the A44 between Worcester and Leominster near Bromyard signposted Brockhampton Estate. Once on site proceed to welcome kiosk.Parking: Follow drive 1.5 miles post welcome on arrival.Sat Nav: Access for all visitors is off A44. Disregard sat nav instructions indicating the estate can be accessed via any other road.
- On foot
- The Herefordshire Trail, a 153 mile circular route from Ledbury, passes through Bromyard within 2 miles of the estate. From here access is via roads and tracks which can be steep in places.
- By train
- Hereford train station 15 miles, Worcester Foregate Street train station 15 miles. Regular bus service passes near both stations
- By bus
- Worcester to Hereford (passing Worcester Foregate Street train station and close Hereford train station)
- Cycling
- The various cycling routes to Brockhampton use a combination of main roads and country lanes. A gentle uphill ride from Bromyard. There is a steep downhill ride to cycle parking at Lower Brockhampton and a steep uphill ride back to the exit. Plan your route to Brockhampton using the CycleStreets journey planner via the link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally very good but accuracy cannot be guaranteed, if you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don’t ride on it).
Brockhampton Estate, Bringsty, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB
Planning your visit
Highlights for your day out at Brockhampton. Discover more in the Things to see and do tab above.
Walking and trails at Brockhampton
Follow trails which include a mix of accessible paths and off road adventures. Discover orchards, both old and new, natural woodland, parkland and a circular walk with breath-taking views across the Herefordshire countryside.
Visiting Brockhampton Estate with your dog
The estate at Brockhampton is dog-friendly, with miles of woods and parkland to explore with your four-legged friends. Here’s everything you need to know about bringing your dog.
Accessibility at Brockhampton
We have carried out work towards making Brockhampton accessible to as many visitors as possible. Find out how you can currently access this special place.
Brockhampton map
Take a look at the walks and access maps of Brockhampton to help plan your visit.
Highlights
Manor house
A picturesque, moated manor house built over 600 years ago, portraying life through the eras.
Estate
1,700 acre estate with woodland, orchards, parkland and farmland. Includes over 145 acres of orchards, the largest in the Trust's care.
Granary kiosk
Located in the courtyard, the Granary serves light refreshments, snacks, ice creams and hot and cold drinks. Seating inside and out.
Second-hand bookshop
Small but perfectly-formed bookshop, opposite the manor house with a range of fiction, non-fiction, and children's books.
Brockhampton Chapel
Brockhampton Chapel is located at the top of the estate near the welcome kiosk. Constructed between 1790 and 1810, this Chapel was built to replace the now-ruined Norman Chapel that is situated next to Lower Brockhampton manor house.
Spotlight events
Orchard Orienteering February half term trail
This interactive and playful trail invites young explorers to wander through Brockhampton’s orchard. Wrap up warm and go on an adventure in Brockhampton’s orchards with a family fun trail celebrating nature in late winter. £3 per trail, includes a prize. Normal admission applies.
Orchard walk and talk with the rangers
Find out more about Brockhampton's orchards and how to care for your own fruit trees on the first Wednesday of each month. Join our rangers amongst the fruit trees near the manor house to find out more about Brockhampton's orchards. Learn about the history of Brockhampton's orchards and find out more about the ambitious 'reimagining the orchards' project, where we planted over 21 acres of fruit trees. Following the talk, if you have questions about Brockhampton's orchards or if you'd like some tips on caring for your own fruit trees, our ranger team are happy to chat. Talks will take place from 12pm - 1pm on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 February until December 2026 This event is free, normal admission applies.
Outdoor activities
Walking and trails at Brockhampton
Follow trails which include a mix of accessible paths and off road adventures. Discover orchards, both old and new, natural woodland, parkland and a circular walk with breath-taking views across the Herefordshire countryside.
A family day out in nature
Immerse the whole family in the magic of nature as you explore the accessible orchard play trail, ride balance bikes, follow school holiday trails and hop aboard the Hereford Bull trow boat.
Trust10 run at Brockhampton
Trust10 is a free, monthly 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore Brockhampton’s orchard and parkland. The event occurs on the 4th Sunday of every month between April-September.
Exploring the orchards at Brockhampton
Find out more about the orchards at Brockhampton and the ‘Reimagining’ the lost orchards project.
Exploring Brockhampton with your dog
Discover miles of scenic woods and parkland to explore with your dog.
Things to see and do
Things to see at Brockhampton Manor House
At the heart of the estate lies Lower Brockhampton Manor house, a late 14th century timber-framed house, surrounded by a moat and entered via a timber-framed gatehouse.
Things to do for families at Brockhampton
Discover both indoor and outdoor family activities at Brockhampton.
Events at Brockhampton
Find out what's coming up at Brockhampton.
Top trails
Herefordshire views red trail at Brockhampton
Explore the estate on a short circular walk taking in the church and Park Pond. Enjoy sweeping views across the county and beyond, to Bringsty Common, the Clee Hills, Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills.
Woodland walk green trail at Brockhampton
Discover a 2-mile circular trail through natural woodland and see how many native trees you can spot on a walk with the whole family this season.
Orchard walk blue trail at Brockhampton
Explore the accessible paths through the young and old orchards with something of interest in every season. This 1½-mile return walk is a treat for the senses whatever time of year you visit.
Parkland walk yellow trail at Brockhampton
Enjoy a walk around the Grade II-listed parkland at the Brockhampton estate, home to many veteran trees and a huge variety of wildlife.
Eating and shopping
Eating and Shopping at Brockhampton
Find out the places you can rest and refuel or treat yourself to a pre-loved book to take home at Brockhampton. From classic favourites in the café to pre-loved stories in the second-hand bookshop, every penny spent in the café or shop helps us to look after Brockhampton for future generations.
Places to stay
Old Mill Cottage
A gorgeous picture-book 15th-century cottage set in woodland on the Brockhampton Estate.
Hop Kiln Farmhouse
A large, inviting house with its former hop kilns and barns, surrounded by countryside on the Brockhampton Estate.
Old Linceter
Stunning views of the Herefordshire landscape from this cosy stone cottage on the Brockhampton Estate.
Upcoming events
Orchard Orienteering February half term trail
This interactive and playful trail invites young explorers to run around Brockhampton’s orchard on our orienteering course.
Orchard walk and talk with the rangers
Find out more about Brockhampton's orchards and how to care for your own fruit trees on the first Wednesday of each month.
National Lottery Open Week at Brockhampton
As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we're offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week. Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Brockhampton for free.
Make a lavender bag this Mother's Day
Join us for a family day out at Brockhampton and make a homemade lavender bag.
Yoga in Nature: Mindful Moment
Start your day off with a refreshing session led by a professional yoga instructor, Rachel Radiates Yoga.
Easter trail at Brockhampton
Sprint, hop, and laugh your way through our Easter Sports Day Trail.
Bygonz musical performance
Listen to Bygonz perform traditional medieval music outside the manor house.
Have-a-go: printing with nature
As part of Brockhampton’s Festival of Blossom, everyone is invited to celebrate by getting creative with the natural world around us.
About Brockhampton
At the heart of this 687-hectare (1,700-acre) farmed estate lies Lower Brockhampton Manor House, a romantic timber-framed house dating back to the late 14th century.
The house is surrounded by a moat and is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse, built 1530-40.
Brockhampton is home to 21-acres of traditional orchard, that can be accessed on hard-standing, accessible paths. There are miles of walks through the orchards, park and woodlands, featuring ancient trees, the picturesque Lawn Pool and great views of the surrounding Herefordshire countryside.
This is home to a rich variety of wildlife, along with historic farming breeds such as Hereford cattle and Hebrides sheep.
History
History of Brockhampton Estate
Uncover 600 years of history inside this timber framed manor house and learn how it evolved to meet the different needs of different generations who lived there.
Our work
Our work caring for nature at Brockhampton
Find out more about the work the team are doing to care for wildlife at Brockhampton and our traditional orchards.
Our work caring for the manor house at Brockhampton
Find out more about the different aspects of work being done to protect and care for Brockhampton manor house and the challenges caused by cohabiting with bats.
Exploring the orchards at Brockhampton
Find out more about the orchards at Brockhampton and the ‘Reimagining’ the lost orchards project.
Support us
Volunteer opportunities at Brockhampton
Find out more about volunteering at Brockhampton and how you can play your part in looking after and sharing the love of this medieval manor house and estate.
Donate to Brockhampton
Your donation could help us with things like the upkeep of the manor house and caring for nature habitats.
Your donation could help us with things like the upkeep of the manor house and caring for nature habitats.