Family days out at Hanbury Hall

Published:: 29 June 2022

Visitors playing football on the lawn in the garden at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — Visitors playing football on the lawn in the garden at Hanbury Hall | © 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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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 in the Orangery.

£2 per trail, no booking needed. Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June, 10.30am – 3.30pm.

Facepainting

Join local face painter Joy in the courtyard and have your face painted with a beautiful symmetrical pattern, such as a butterfly or ladybird.

£3.50 for a cheek and £5 for a face, cash and card accepted. 11am - 3pm on Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May.

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.