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Berrington, Brown and the Backlash garden tours

Discover the history behind Berrington's internationally significant garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Landscape, architecture, poetry and controversy - join volunteer guide Nick St George to hear about Berrington's internationally significant garden, its designer and the Herefordshire-based backlash that followed Lancelot Brown's death.

The tour will begin at the Triumphal Arch and there is no need to book in advance. The tour typically lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes, however this time can vary.

This event is free, normal admission applies.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Tours are best suited for adults and older children.

Meeting point

Meet at the Triumphal Arch.

Upcoming events

Garden history tours 

Every Wednesday Les Smith, long-term garden volunteer, leads guided tours around the gardens at Berrington Hall.

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on
8 Oct to 29 Oct 2025
at
12:15 to 13:45
+ 3 other dates or times

Ghastly Georgians trail 

Discover everything you'd rather not know about the ghastly Georgians!

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times

Horse & Carriage Rides 

Experience Georgian elegance at its finest as you are chauffeured on a horse and carriage around Berrington’s grounds.

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on
22 Nov to 21 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times

The Georgian Christmas stocking trail 

Begin your Christmas journey by collecting a stocking from the welcome desk, then explore the house and gardens as you craft your own seasonal decorations to take home.

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on
22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 40 other dates or times