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.
Times
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
Tile Decorating Workshop at Benthall Barns
Come along and have a go at creating your very own tile in the beautiful setting of Benthall Hall, former residence of the tile manufacturer George Maw.
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.
Outdoor Theatre: The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone, performed Cambridge Touring Productions
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.