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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

From bulb to bloom half term trail

Saturday 24 to Sunday 1 June 2025. 10am to 4.30pm.

Discover all things bright and beautiful in our May half term trail around the Georgian gardens and mansion.

Bring your little ones to get playful and creative in nature in the walled garden and lawn area. Have a go at our spring scent challenge, step into the shoes of a Georgian servant in the outside laundry and afterwards, head to the carpenter’s workshop to create our own garden scene collage using pressed flowers.

Trails cost £3 which includes a prize.

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. 

A boy climbing over a log and rope climbing frame
What will you discover at Berrington Hall? | © National Trust Image / James Dobson

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.

 

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
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