Explore the parkland
The estate is open every day throughout the year from 10am and we have six way-marked routes of various lengths. Please note that although the walks are open daily, the tea-room and manor will be open only on weekends throughout November, December and January.
The estate walks are ever changing with the seasons from fresh, frosty walks in winter, wildflowers, songbirds and lush green scenery in the warmer months. There are three types of deer on the estate; Muntjac, Roe and Fallow which can often be spotted in the woodland. We also have otters visiting Lawn Pool; however you’d be extremely lucky to spot a glimpse of one as they are very elusive.
Please note the estate shuts at 5pm in summer and 4pm in the winter months. It is also highly recommended you take a map with you and please do make sure you stick to the way-marked routes to cause as little disruption to wildlife and farmland as possible.
Visiting the manor house
The Medieval manor house at Brockhampton is a real heritage gem. Lovingly restored to its former glory, don’t let its size put you off as there’s plenty to see inside. Children are welcome to take a spotting sheet upon arrival to keep them entertained, we also have sensory objects in most rooms and the Freeguard Lounge is particularly child-friendly with lots of objects to hold and touch and in the colder months the volunteers even light a fire in this room making it lovely and cosy.
On the ground floor you can see a parlour, lounge, kitchen, buttery and Great Hall. Upstairs there are several bedrooms and a large hallway. Each room inside the manor depicts a different time period from the 1400s through to the 1950s. For those who’d like to know more about the manor our volunteers throughout the house are happy to tell you about our stories, or if you'd prefer to read about it for yourself there's information in each room.