Things to do for families at Brockhampton
Immerse the whole family in the magic of nature as you explore the accessible orchard play trail, ride balance bikes and follow school holiday trails — all set in a secluded valley bursting with orchards, woodland, and wildlife waiting to be discovered.
Planning your visit
- Orchard play trail with hardstanding accessible paths
- Baby-changing facilities near manor house
- Highchairs available in the cafe
- Balance bikes available to borrow
- Sensory items available to borrow
Family Fun this autum at Brockhampton
Harvest Festival weekend
19th & 20th September – Harvest Festival Weekend (apple pressing) - 10:30am to 4pm - Free event
Celebrate Harvest Weekend at Brockhampton and discover the bounty of our ancient orchards, filled with heritage apple varieties and ripe damsons. Join the Kids' Kitchen to create delicious apple inspired recipes, watch the ranger team transform freshly picked fruit into juice with traditional apple pressing and meet Mistress Mary in the manor kitchen for fascinating historic harvest demonstrations. A perfect autumn day out for the whole family.
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Marvellous Mushrooms Trail
24 to 31 October - 10:30am to 4;30pm
Discover the magical world of fungi on Brockhampton's Marvellous Mushroom Trail this October half term!
Join us for a family-friendly adventure through the grounds of Brockhampton and uncover the fascinating world of mushrooms. Follow the trail, complete fun activities, learn amazing fungus facts, and spot marvellous mushrooms along the way. Perfect for curious explorers of all ages, this autumn adventure will help you see the woodland in a whole new light.
Trails cost £3. Normal admission applies.
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Broomstick making for Witches and Wizards
30 October -1am to 3:45pm - £6 per person - Book your place online.
Guided by expert woodworker, TouchWood will help you craft your very own broomstick to ride around the orchards and take home—perfect for entering into Halloween fun. This event is a fun hands‑on chance to learn a traditional skill in a playful setting.
£6 per child, normal admission applies. Booking is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Orchard play trail
The orchard play trail is fun for all the family. Wind your way along the hard-standing, accessible orchard paths through the old and new orchards. Discover the largest orchards cared for by the National Trust, including 21 acres of newly planted fruit trees, which span three fields. Can you spot all of the wooden orchard sculptures, hidden among the long grass?
Step inside the apple core, designed by artist, Walter Jack. These five chambers house different fruit trees from around the world and visually describe the tale of the eating apple.
Run, jump and skip around the natural play equipment that you find along the way, including tunnels, stepping logs and more. Become the captain of the 'Hereford Bull' trow boat, which takes pride of place in the new orchards. Although you might be surprised to find a boat in the middle of the orchard, trows used to transport goods, such as fruit and cider, from Herefordshire down the River Severn and River Wye. Step aboard and imagine sailing down the river with your freshly harvested orchard apples.
Family fun in the house
Throughout the year, you can take part in seasonal, family friendly craft activities as well as pick up a spotter sheet to keep the family entertained. Follow our social channels to see what's coming up. There are also sensory objects in most rooms and the 1950's Lounge is particularly child-friendly with lots of objects to hold and touch.
During the winter season, the manor house has different opening hours. See our homepage for full details.
Walking on the wider estate
You can download or take a photograph of the walks map of the estate if you feel like going a little further. The walks meander through woodlands, dingles, streams and orchards and consist of some great panoramic views at the top of the estate.
If you’re planning a woodland walk then keep your eyes peeled for deer and birds of prey such as red kites, buzzards and kestrels. Lawn Pool, on the yellow walk, is a great spot to stop and watch fish and closer to the manor, in the moat, you can sometimes see newts sunbathing on warm days, as well as the resident mallards and moorhens.
Free to borrow sensory items
There are resource stations at Visitor Reception and in the house. They offer free to borrow sensory bags and individual sensory items including noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys.
50 things to do before you’re 11¾
Another fun self-led thing to do is to download or print a copy of the National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ guide to bring along with you. Here there are 50 activities to try as a family outdoors which can be used over and over again.
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.
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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Family-friendly places to visit in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
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‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’
Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
