Family fun at Berrington Hall

An adult and small child stop to admire bright yellow flowers in the garden at Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Lake District — Enjoy a family adventure at Berrington Hall | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Berrington's children's play area is a great spot for your little ones to unleash their energy. Watch them run, jump, and skip around the fun-filled play equipment. For more adventure, head to the den building area, where young explorers can put their creativity to the test and build their very own shelters

Summer of Play at Berrington Hall

Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August 2025 10am to 4.30pm.

Make the most of the warmer months with a family adventure at Berrington Hall.

Summer of Play is a chance for your little ones to get active, curious and creative, with countless ways to play and explore at Berrington Hall. Challenge the family to the different games and activities, have a go at building a den within the parkland, burn off steam in the natural play area, and tuck into your favourite ice cream from the tea-room or stables café.

Play and sports equipment can be borrowed from the Visitor Welcome centre from 20 July - 1 September.

All Summer of Play activities are free, normal admission applies

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

Family sat in the grounds of Berrington Hall, Herefordshire — Family sat in the grounds of Berrington Hall | © National Trust Images/John Millar

The Georgian Garden Party trail

Satuyrday 19 July to Sunday 31 August 2025 10am to 4.30pm

This summer, join us in the flower garden for Georgian lawn games and tea party activities.

Experience a Georgian party with historical dressing up, garden games, tea party traditions and decorating your own parasol to promenade around the garden with.

Join us for a fun and memorable day out in the flower-filled gardens.

Trails cost £3, which includes a prize, normal admission applies.

Natural play areas

The children's play area is situated near the mansion and the perfect place for your little ones to let of steam as they run, jump and skip around the play equipment. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, then why not head over to the den building area, where little adventurers can put their creative skills to the test to create their own shelter.

Summer Fun at Berrington Hall | © National Trust/John Millar

Inside the mansion

You and your family can imagine life as a Georgian lady or gentleman as you uncover the fascinating history of the families that have lived here. On the first floor, learn more about the wide world of Georgian dresses with the 'A Dress Fit for a King' exhibition. You’ll also find historic skirts, jackets, and hats at the dressing up station, which have all been created by the volunteer sewing team.

Exploring the parkland

Out in the parkland, the walks are pretty flat and child friendly. You can use an off-road buggy in the parkland but please be aware that some areas can be a little boggy in wet weather. The paths around the pool and into Moreton Ride have recently reopened, however may be temporarily or partially closed during the winter if we experience particularly wet weather. If this is the case, you can still get close to the pool to view the fantastic birdlife on the mansion side.

Another fun self-led thing to do is to download or print a copy of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ guide to bring along with you. There are 50 activities to try as a family outdoors, which can be used over and over again; why not start by building a den, watching a bird or going on a scavenger hunt this winter?

After exploring the parkland, make sure to visit the Old Servant's tea-rooms where you'll find snacks, lunches, and hot drinks making it the perfect place to warm up after you’ve explored.