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Myths and Magic: Goddess Hecate Trail

Join us for an autumn adventure and complete 6 activities throughout the gardens in our Goddess Hecate Trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Pick up a trail booklet in Visitor Reception for £2 and use the map inside to find Hecate’s 6 activity stations!

Hecate is a powerful goddess in Greek mythology. She is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, and protection.

Duck and weave between the witchy web, discover different textures in touch boxes, design your own potion at the smell station, experiment with magic in nature, find the animal familiars in the orchard, and head to the Long Gallery to make your own animal familiar shadow torch.

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Event prices

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per trail£2.00
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The basics

Accessibility

The trail route follows gravelled paths and some flat grass areas. Accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

Upcoming events

Mindful Photography Walks 

Join Hanbury Hall photographer Mike Dixon for a relaxed walk and talk around the formal gardens as he shares handy tips and tricks for photographing nature and the outdoors.

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14 Oct to 16 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times

Books and Babyccinos 

Bring along your little ones for storytelling, babyccinos, sensory toys and colouring activities in the historic spaces in the Courtyard Kitchen.

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15 Oct to 31 Dec 2025
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10:00 to 11:30
+ 11 other dates or times

Medicinal Garden Walks 

Discover the amazing medicinal properties of plants on a guided walk around the formal gardens with a knowledgeable guide.

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15 Oct to 22 Oct 2025
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12:30 to 13:30
+ 5 other dates or times

SOLD OUT An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James 

Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An Evening of Ghost Stories by M. R. James' at Hanbury Hall on Friday 17 October.

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17 Oct 2025
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19:00 to 21:00