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Festival of Archaeology 2026: Heritage Explorer Challenge

Explore the estate to discover archaeological features.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pick up a free trail sheet at Visitor Reception and see if you can complete this self-led heritage explorer challenge!

Discover 6 archaeological features around the estate which help to tell Barrington Court's story.

Whilst you are exploring, pop into Strode House to find the timeline of Barrington Court. This tells the story of the property from the Romans to the present day.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

This is a self-led trail. Trail sheets can be collected from Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be exploring the gardens and estate.

Accessibility

The estate is mostly wheelchair, mobility scooter and pushchair friendly, although does include some uneven ground, natural orchards and grassed areas which can become boggy in wet weather. If you require any more information about the accessibility of the activity, please do not hesitate to contact us at barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact info

Barrington Court (enquiries not bookings)

Upcoming events

World Book Day at Barrington Court (February Half Term) 

Celebrate World Book Day in Strode House by stopping to read awhile in the mini library zone.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Children's Activity Book at Barrington Court (February Half Term) 

Grab your wellies and explore the estate with The Barrington Court adventure activity book.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

World Book Day Storytelling (February Half Term) 

Celebrate World Book Day in Strode House by joining a storytelling session in the mini library zone.

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on
16 Feb to 20 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00+ 2 other dates or times

Storytelling Mondays (Spring Term) 

Monday morning storytelling sessions for little ones.

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on
23 Feb to 18 May 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 9 other dates or times