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Celebrating blossom at Brockhampton
Throughout spring we are celebrating the blossoming orchards at Brockhampton with trails, spotting sheets, and creative activities in the manor house.
Brockhampton is home to the largest orchards cared for by the National Trust, making it the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular displays of blossom during the spring. With 3km of accessible paths, natural play in the orchard rooms, and hammocks that swing beneath the branches, there is a way for everyone to enjoy the beauty of blossom in the reimagined orchards at Brockhampton.
Blossom spotting guides
21 March - 18 May
With over 145 acres of orchards across the estate, it can be tough to know exactly when and where you can see the blossoming trees. This year, you can pick up a free blossom spotting guide at Visitor Reception which will show you the different locations of fruit trees around the orchards and when each tree is most likely to blossom. We have added tree identification signs around the orchards to help you identify which tree is which.
Nature rubbing trail
21 March - 18 May
Take part in our blossom ‘nature rubbing’ trail. This trail is suitable for all ages and will lead you to six different fruiting trees around the orchards. At each tree you can learn more about the different animals that rely on the fruit trees at Brockhampton and you can add a nature rubbing print onto your trail sheet. This trail will not be available during the Easter holidays (12 - 27 April).
Blossom in the manor house
We're bringing the bloom into the manor house this spring. Throughout the house, discover handcrafted paper blossom and spring displays while learning more about orchard folklore with an information trail. We have also got several activities to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Spring feast - Saturday 12- Sunday 27 April, 11am to 4pm
Enjoy a spring feast display of seasonal medieval foods and handcrafted paper blossom decorations.
Objects in focus - Blossom - Tuesday 1 – Wednesday 30 April 11- 4pm
To celebrate blossom, we will be highlighting the items in the collection that were inspired by blossom and the natural world such as the beautiful tea set ‘April’.
Oak leaf mask making – Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May, 11am to 4pm
Help us welcome in the warmer summer and say goodbye to the winter by making your own Oak King/ Queen mask in Brockhampton Manor House
Blossom paper craft activity- Weekends from Saturday 22 March – Sunday 13 April
Free activities, donations welcome.
'Reimagining' the lost orchards project
From 2019 to 2022, we worked with our local community to restore three lost orchards at Brockhampton. Across 21 acres, over 700 trees have been planted, including field maple, hazel, elder and blackthorn, as well as many varieties of apple, damson, pear, plum and quince. Each one has been chosen to provide the best ecological mix for pollination and habitat development to encourage the orchard to establish, grow and flourish.
How we've celebrated blossom in partnership with artists and communities
In 2023, we worked in partnership with Salt Road's We Foragers Unquiet, an artist-led programme funded by Arts Council England, which featured 11 artists creating artworks, workshops and exhibitions exploring the orchards and the importance of biodiversity. This partnership also welcomed community groups from Birmingham and Hereford to Brockhampton, with the aim of to introducing more urban audiences to the estate.
We continued our partnership with Salt Road in 2024, once again encouraging visitors to connect with our orchard landscape and create their own artisitc responses to these priortiy habitats.
Salt Road and Brockhampton expanded and strengthened the relationships developed during 2023's We Foragers Unquiet programme. They introduced more community groups to the outdoor spaces at Brockhampton, creating opportunities for these urban audiences to access and respond to nature through new cultural experiences.
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Exploring the estate at Brockhampton
Explore the wider estate and parkland and look for the flora and fauna you can spot on a seasonal walk over this 1,700-acre estate.
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Visiting Brockhampton Estate with your dog
The estate at Brockhampton is dog-friendly, with miles of woods and parkland to explore with your four-legged friends. Here’s everything you need to know about bringing your dog.
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Our work caring for nature at Brockhampton
Find out more about the work the team are doing to care for wildlife at Brockhampton, including a project to create a new home for a family of badgers.
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Eating and Shopping at Brockhampton
Find out the places you can rest and refuel or treat yourself to a pre-loved book to take home at Brockhampton. From classic favourites in the café to pre-loved stories in the second-hand bookshop, every penny spent in the café or shop helps us to look after Brockhampton for future generations.