Worcestershire and Herefordshire

With rural idylls, historic castles, city centre escapes and Capability Brown landscaped parklands, we're sure there's something for you in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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The house at Croome in a summer landscape

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Croome

Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.

A view of the exterior of black and white timber framed Greyfriars House from Friar Street

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Greyfriars House and Garden

Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre

House and formal vegetable garden at Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire

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Hanbury Hall

William and Mary-style country house, garden and park

Group of four elderly visitors sitting on a bench in the garden at The Firs, facing the house

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The Firs

Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar

Berrington Hall from the lake on purple parkland walk

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Berrington Hall

Georgian grandeur on a human scale; neoclassical mansion by Henry Holland set in 'Capability' Brown's final landscape and gardens

The Gatehouse, moat and Lower Brockhampton House, the medieval manor house on the Brockhampton Estate in Herefordshire

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Brockhampton

Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house. Brockhampton is home to the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust.

The East, or Entrance, front of Croft Castle, Herefordshire

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Croft Castle and Parkland

1000 years of power, politics and pleasure in an intimate family home

A woman walking over a wooden bridge with lots of bushes and trees underneath it and around it. Far below on the left, there is a river.

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The Weir Garden

Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty.

A child looks through yellow binoculars directly at the camera with a big smile on his face.

Family-friendly places to visit in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

Close-up of the feet of a visitor wearing flowery patterned wellington boots walking on a woodland path between trees in full leaf

Walking in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

A border of hyacinths, tulips and daffodils in front of the Hall at Hanbury

Gardens in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Exterior view of the grand entrance to Berrington Hall's Georgian mansion. The elegant architecture features a stone facade with symmetrical windows and a doorway adorned with decorative columns.

Houses and buildings in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

A close up photo of a fluffy black, white and grey poodle cross, is trotting along side it's owners legs while on a lead with it's tongue hanging out as it looks at it's surroundings.

Dog-friendly places in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Visitors in the café at The Firs, Worcestershire

Places to eat in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Evening sun through trees at the top of a hill at Croft Ambrey, Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Countryside and woodland in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

National Trust volunteers wearing red tops installing wooden gate posts in a green field.

Volunteering in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Three small children laugh as they play at big swing surrounded by greenery.

Get ready for a summer bursting with adventure, imagination and unforgettable family moments. With archery, creative zones, nature trails and family sports, take part in a Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

Three young children dress in insect costumes running through a grassy field. In the background their is a rainbow archway made from ribbons.

Summer of Play Events in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Ready for a fun-filled summer? Take part in the Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, and create memories with the whole family. However you choose to play, your adventure starts today.

Take a stroll through these great gardens and experience the sights and smells

A formal garden with a blue summer house

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The garden and parkland at Hanbury Hall

Enjoy the gardens and parkland at Hanbury Hall. From the Walled Garden to Kytes Orchard and beyond, the outdoors at Hanbury look beautiful throughout the year.

A sunny day in the garden, featuring a mix of white, purple, and pinkish flowers in full bloom, creating a vibrant and colourful display.

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The garden at Berrington Hall

Berrington is an internationally significant garden and final landscaping masterpiece completed by ‘Capability’ Brown, packed with signature features to enjoy.

A garden in full bloom, featuring a vibrant array of light champagne and purple flowers amidst greenery.

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The garden at Croft Castle

Discover the garden at Croft Castle, taking in the historic orchard within the walled garden, or listen to the birds in the church garden.

Put on your boots and explore the many miles of footpaths that criss cross the places that we care for

Walking in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

From a short lakeside stroll to a lengthier rural ramble, there are walks for everyone in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Discover our pick of the best.

Two people run along a gravel track at the Longshaw Estate in Derbyshire on a sunny winters day

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Outdoor activities at Clent Hills

Enjoy the great outdoors on Clent Hills with miles of bridleway to explore. Find out about the best routes and keeping yourself safe while out walking and cycling on the Hills.

Our work

Learn more about how we're working to keep our places special for everyone to enjoy.

Ambrey Cottage

Surrounded by woodland, this spacious cottage is the perfect spot for a peaceful break.

The exterior of Garden Cottage, Croft Castle, Leominster, Herefordshire

Croft Garden Cottage

A gothic-style former gardener’s cottage tucked away in the walled garden of Croft Castle.

The exterior of The Lodge, Droitwich, Worcestershire

Hanbury Lodge

At the entrance to the Hanbury estate, this handsome lodge has miles of walking trails on the doorstep.

Hop Kiln Farmhouse

A large, inviting house with its former hop kilns and barns, surrounded by countryside on the Brockhampton Estate.

The Triumphal Arch

Making up half of the arch, this unique holiday cottage has views across Capability Brown designed gardens.

The Weir Garden Cottage

From this welcoming dairy cottage, you’ll have your own gate into the Weir Garden’s 18th-century walled garden.

Hop Kiln Cart Barn

This comfortable cottage is an 18th-century cart barn, with modern spaces tucked into the original stable partitions.

view of the house at croome over our wildflower meadow

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Sustainable travel in Worcestershire & Herefordshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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North Worcestershire Artist Collective: Reflections and Realities

Hanbury Hall, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

Explore an exhibition by the North Worcestershire Artist Collective in the Long Gallery from Wednesday 2 July - Wednesday 16 July.

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Happy Birthday Mr Thornhill

Hanbury Hall, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

Come and celebrate the life and works of Sir James Thornhill on the 350th anniversary of his birth in a new exhibition in the Hall this summer.

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Pages from Nature exhibition

Croome, Worcester, Worcestershire

Pages from Nature is a 200-year anniversary exhibition celebrating the publication of William Dean’s Hortus Croomensis; a detailed record of the vast and varied plant collection at Croome in 1824.

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Pages from Nature: Walk through the Pleasure Grounds

Croome, Worcester, Worcestershire

Celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the publication of the 1824 guidebook to Croome, the Hortus Croomensis. Explore the views, scents and sounds of the garden at Croome using your own Hortus Croomensis booklet to guide you.

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Ghost Trees exhibition

Croft Castle and Parkland, near Leominster, Herefordshire

Discover artist originals that inspired the final collaborative pieces featured along the Ghost Trees walk.

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Wild Imagination Exhibition with Sarah Taylor Silverwood

Croome, Worcester, Worcestershire

Wild Imagination is a new animation and accompanying soundtrack by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood.

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Four Seasons Exhibition

Croome, Worcester, Worcestershire

Croome has worked with artist Faye Claridge and local community groups to create new sculptures in response to the Four Seasons statues that once stood in the Evergreen Shrubbery. Explore the new Four Seasons exhibition in the House.