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Exhibitions at Hidcote

A glass sculpture in the shape of a teardrop, within a garden — Hidcote hosts art exhibitions ranging from sculpture and photography to embroidery | © Sculpture by Neil Wilkin, National Trust Images/Ben Thomas

Find out about exhibitions at Hidcote, showcasing work by a range of artists, local and international, inspired by Hidcote.

Brambly Hedge at Hidcote

26 September 2026 until September 2027

Launching this September, Hidcote's new family trail will transform the gardens into a storybook landscape inspired by Jill Barklem’s much-loved tales.

Discover a trail of beautifully-crafted miniature mouse homes, hidden doorways, and scenes from the world of Brambly Hedge. Begin your journey inside the Manor House, where you’ll step into a larger-than-life Brambly Hedge interior before venturing out into the gardens to continue the story. Along the way, immersive displays and interactive elements invite you to explore, play, and imagine. 

Families can follow Primrose the mouse on an adventure through the gardens as she becomes lost among the hedgerows - and help bring her safely home. 

Perfect for visitors of all ages, this trail celebrates nature, storytelling, and the changing seasons. 

For further details go to Brambly Hedge dates and times.

Tiny door in the trunk of a tree on the ground — Discover mouse-sized doors | © Phillipa Abery

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