Dudmaston
A working estate with an old family home at its heart
Dudmaston
Overview
A working estate with an old family home at its heart
Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston is something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside. A much loved home for over 875 years you will find the family rooms scattered with photos and perhaps an odd pair of shoes or two peeping out from under a table. The unexpected galleries create a total contrast, with their formal, crisp lines. They were designed by the last owner, Rachel, Lady Labouchere, to house her and her husband’s differing modern and traditional collections of art for the visitor to peruse.
The gardens provide amazing vistas and tranquillity while the orchard is the perfect place to relax and for the children to let off steam. For more stunning views and getting up close to nature head to Big Pool and Dingle woods, while the wider estate provides extensive walking routes for year round enjoyment.
Dudmaston Hall is the family home of Mr and Mrs Mark Hamilton-Russell.
Don’t miss…
• Meander through the Dingle and compare views past and present.
• Take a stroll around Big Pool for uninterrupted views of the Hall.
• Collect the gardener’s diary from outside the stable block and enjoy all the beauty that the garden has to offer in our top 10 trail.
• Find out what’s in season in our Kitchen Garden and try it for yourself in our tea-room.
• Take a seat in the oak room and browse the family photo album
• Enjoy a travel through the Hall with the Labouchere’s on their diplomatic journey.
- Telephone
- 01746780866
- dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dudmaston
How to get here
- Address
- Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN
- By road
- The Dudmaston estate extends either side of the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.
- Parking: There are a number of car parks across the estate. During opening hours free parking is available at our main site for the mansion, garden and dingle (admission applies). Pay and display parking is available in Comer Woods and Hampton Loade all year round. If you're a National Trust member, scan your card in the machine to receive a free parking ticket.
- By bus
- The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate.
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Walkers can follow the way marked route from Hampton Loade car park to our main site for the mansion, garden and dingle. Opening times vary and admission applies. Collect a walking map from reception or download from our website.
Dudmaston
Prices
Car parking in Comer Woods and Hampton Loade
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| All day | N/A | £3.00 |
Garden and park (March and October)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.40 | £9.45 |
| Child | £5.25 | £4.75 |
| Family | £26.05 | £23.65 |
| One adult family | £15.65 | £14.20 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £7.65 |
Whole property (April-September)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.75 | £11.55 |
| Child | £6.40 | £5.80 |
| Family | £31.80 | £28.90 |
| One adult family | £19.10 | £17.35 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £9.25 |
Winter: park only (February and November only)
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £4.10 | £3.70 |
| Child | £2.05 | £1.85 |
| Family | £10.15 | £9.20 |
| One adult family | £6.05 | £5.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Dudmaston Hall
Car parking at Dudmaston Hall is free for all. Admissions apply to enter the property, free entry for National Trust members, children under 5 and Artfund National Art Pass holders.
Wider estate car parks
National Trust members can park for free in Comer Woods and Hampton Loade. Please scan your membership card in the machine to receive your free ticket. The property receives funding every time you scan your card. Thanks for helping us continue our conservation and access work across the estate. Parking charges in Comer Woods and Hampton Loade apply for non members. All day £3 or £1.50 for 90 minutes.
Dudmaston
Opening times
Tuesday 28 January
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 17:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods Closed
Wednesday 29 January
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 17:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods Closed
Thursday 30 January
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 17:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods Closed
Friday 31 January
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 17:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods Closed
Saturday 1 February
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 18:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods 10:00 - 15:00
Sunday 2 February
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 18:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods 10:00 - 15:00
Monday 3 February
- House Closed
- Galleries Closed
- Garden Closed
- Park Closed
- Second-hand bookshop Closed
- Shop Closed
- Tea-room Closed
- Comer Wood car park 08:00 - 18:00
- Shepherds Hut Café, Comer Woods Closed
Dudmaston
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01746780866
- dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN