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The garden and parkland at Hanbury Hall

The parterre garden at Hanbury Hall covered in frost on a sunny day with the Hall behind
Winter in the garden at Hanbury Hall | © National Trust Images

Hanbury Hall is the very essence of a countryside retreat; impressive yet intimate and welcoming. It owes much of that feeling to its beautiful, recreated eighteenth-century garden, and 400 acres of Grade II listed parkland. With three way-marked routes to choose from, there’s plenty of opportunity to find the perfect walk for you to stretch your legs and admire the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.

The Parterre

Winter is the perfect time of year to see the bare bones of the Parterre and the geometric design that defines this formal garden. 

Winter conservation in action 

As the first frosts begin to settle, winter is the ideal time for the gardeners to begin their conservation work. Look out for coddled topiaries in the formal fruit garden, all wrapped up to protect them from the harsh weather, and watch the gardeners pruning the laurel hedges by hand to maintain those nice clean lines.  

You may also see the gardeners making repairs to the garden furniture, including the traditional Versailles cases, and giving everything a fresh coat of paint ready for spring.  

Explore the parkland

Explore Hanbury Hall’s historic parkland on an winter walk and admire the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Enjoy routes that lead you through the remains of an ancient forest, past impressive early eighteenth-century design features including the Semi-Circle, Long Walk and Lime Tree Walk designed by George London.

Download our parkland walks map here.

View of the parkland at Hanbury Hall
The parkland at Hanbury Hall | © Michelle Hill
The Parterre in July at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire

Discover more at Hanbury Hall

Find out when Hanbury Hall is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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Visiting Hanbury Hall with your dog 

Hanbury Hall is a two pawprint rated place. Explore nearly 400 acres of parkland, woodland and open fields on a dog walk at Hanbury Hall. Find out where you can walk your dog and read our Canine Code here.

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Eating at Hanbury Hall 

Relax and enjoy a bite to eat after exploring Hanbury Hall in the Courtyard Kitchen and the Stables Cafe.

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History of Hanbury Hall 

The Vernon family built Hanbury Hall in 1701, but as fashions changed, so did the 18th-century hall and gardens. Discover the history behind Hanbury’s evolution here.

A painting by John Wootton from 1734 showing Bowater Vernon (1683-1735) in the foreground with a gun and his dogs, in the background is Hanbury Hall surrounded by formal gardens and avenues of trees.

Volunteer opportunities at Hanbury Hall 

Find out more about volunteering at Hanbury Hall and how you can join the team and play your part in looking after this special place.

A visitor sits on the sofa in the Ladies Parlour at Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire, laughing with a volunteer as they listen to records on the old gramophone.

Group visits to Hanbury Hall 

Find out more about booking your group for a visit to Hanbury Hall and the information you need to help you plan your trip.

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Gardens in Worcestershire and Herefordshire 

Discover veteran trees, sweeping parkland, historic orchards and river gardens, with exotic trees and vines that burst with colour throughout the year.

A robin perches on a wooden post in winter.

Gardens and parks 

From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover.

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Hanbury Park Blue Route 

Enjoy an easy walk across Hanbury's parkland, admiring sweeping views of the hall and estate and discovering fascinating historic landscape features.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
A misty morning at Hanbury Hall