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Heritage Open Days

Visit Benthall Hall in Shropshire for free during select Heritage Open Days. An intimate family home and garden situated on a plateau above the Ironbridge Gorge, Benthall has something for everyone.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

*Free entry on select days only - please check dates carefully before your visit.*

Within this fine stone house, discover the history of the Benthall family from the Saxon period to the present day.

Head outdoors to Benthall's 19th-century garden. Planted by George Maw, a passionate botanist, bulb collector and breeder, the garden features an impressive crocus collection in spring and autumn.

Free admission for all during select Heritage Open Days. Please note that Benthall Hall is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in September.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Park in the car park at Benthall Hall.

Accessibility

There are some steep slopes and steps in the garden at Benthall Hall. There is no wheelchair access to the first floor of the Hall.

Other

Free Entry only permitted on the following days: Sat 12th, Mon 14th & Sun 20th Sept

Upcoming events

George Maw’s Global Suitcase Journey 

Grab your Victorian passport and travel the world with George Maw as he collects crocuses, hunts fossils, and seeks inspiration for his tile business.

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on
9 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:30 to 16:00+ 92 other dates or times

Outdoor Theatre: The Sword in the Stone 

The Sword in the Stone, performed Cambridge Touring Productions

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on
26 Jul 2026
at 17:30 to 19:30

Summer Artisan Craft Fair at St Bartholomew's Church 

Come along and browse a large variety of crafts created by our creative volunteer team with handcrafted works inspired by the legacy of George Maw. Buy gifts for a loved one or treat yourself.

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on
8 Aug to 16 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

An Evening of Ghost Stories. A one-man performance by Toby Burchell 

In this one-man performance in St Bartholomew's Church, Toby Burchell performs two chilling tales by the finest writers of the ghost story genre.

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on
17 Oct 2026
at 19:00 to 20:30