Family days out at Hanbury Hall

Published:: 29 June 2022

A family in the garden on a day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — A family day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Hanbury Hall is full of fun adventures for all the family. There’s always lots to do to keep little ones busy in the great outdoors, from exploring the playground, to discovering the gardens in a seasonal trail.

Ghost Tree Trail

Pick up a free Ghost Tree Trail from Visitor Reception on arrival to take on your walk. See if you can find all the trees and complete fun activities about these eerie but beautiful silhouettes in the landscape.

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The Festival of Blossom

Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Hanbury Hall with a range of activities including blossom bathing, crafts, face painting, talks, storytelling and yoga. Hanbury Hall is home to several species of blossom trees, including pear, apple, and cherry blossom, in flower anytime from March – May.

Inspired by the Japanese tradition of 'Hanami', or flower viewing, the Festival of Blossom, created by the National Trust, invites people to take a moment and appreciate the beauty of blooming blossoms that can be seen across the country.

In the Long Gallery have a go at a free, drop-in blossom themed crafts daily, including origami. Admire the Long Gallery decorated with hundreds of colourful knitted blossom flowers, handmade by our lovely volunteers.

In May, have a go at blossom bathing in the walled orchard, filled with 56 varieties of heritage apple trees adorned with pink-tinged blossoms. Help yourself to a yoga mat and take a deep breath as you rest beneath the beautiful apple blossom.

Join a Hanbury Hall Gardener on Wednesday 30 April at 11.30am and 12pm for a short talk in the apple orchard to learn more about the blossom that can be found in the gardens.

All money raised from these activities goes towards looking after Hanbury Hall for future generations. Thank you for your support.

A blossom tree in the gardens at Hanbury Hall with the Hall behind — Blossom at Hanbury Hall | © Niamh Canning / National Trust Images

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May half-term trail: Nature’s Perfect Patterns

Become a nature detective and spot the perfect patterns in the gardens at Hanbury Hall this May half-term. Pick up a trail booklet from Visitor Reception and complete five different activities, including a crafting activity which can be completed at in the Long Gallery.

£2 per trail, no booking needed. Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June, 9am – 5pm.

Red admiral butterfly at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire — Find perfect patterns in nature this May half term | © National Trust Images/Derek Hatton

Explore the playground

Open 9am until 4.30pm, the playground is situated at the edge of the parkland behind the Stableyard.

With a swing, a slide, climbers and wooden tipis, the playground is the perfect place for little explorers to let off some steam and spend time in nature.

The playground is suitable for children under 12 years of age. Please ensure children are supervised at all times. Assistance dogs only.

Children's bikes and other large toys

We request that children over 5 years of age do not ride bikes onsite. Children under 5 with small trikes are permitted. Visitor Reception will use their discrection on the day for other children's toys.