Family fun at Berrington Hall

A mother and her son, both smiling, against a green background. — Enjoy a family adventure at Berrington Hall | © Annapurna Mellor

There is plenty to keep little ones busy at Berrington Hall, with natural play and den building areas, a beautiful Georgian mansion to explore, and tasty treats in the Old Servants tea-room.

Autumn adventures

Get set for a wonderful autumn outing with your family at Berrington Hall. We've planned some exciting events with you and your young explorers in mind:

October half-term, 28 October to Sunday 5 November

In a fun twist on Berrington’s Murder Mystery trail, families can follow this trail around the garden to uncover the mystery of which plant poisoned the scullery maid at Berrington Hall. It's a puzzle adventure perfect for young sleuths!

Potion making, 31 October

This Halloween, children can create their very own magic potions to take home, using herbs from the garden. And why not dress up in your favorite costume for some extra fun?

Head to our events page to find out more about what’s on this autumn and plan your next visit to Berrington Hall.

A woman pushes two young children in a saucer-shaped swing in the play area at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. — Make memories this autumn at Berrington Hall | © National Trust Images / John Millar

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.

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.

An image of a young girl in a pink dress with plaited hair building a den out of branches and twigs — Test your den building skills at Berrington | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

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.