Wreath making workshop
8 Dec, 10 Dec…
A hands-on festive wreath-making workshop led by the head gardener, using greenery from Berrington Hall’s gardens, foliage and seasonal decorations. Participants make a wreath to take home.
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a historic and scenic county in England offering charming market towns, cultural heritage, cider orchards, and diverse natural landscapes for walkers and history enthusiasts.
'All things mantua' drop in chats
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Join sewing team volunteers for informal chats about the historical design of the court mantua, a wide dress in the National Trust’s collection that is soon to be taken off display.
Pumpkin carving and painting
28–30 Oct
Families can carve and decorate a pumpkin to take home at the greenhouse, with pumpkins, tools and paints provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Horse and Carriage rides
28–29 Nov, 19–20 Dec…
Visitors can take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Berrington Hall, travelling up to the mansion and taking in views of its landscape. The rides are offered on selected dates over the Christmas period.
Near Berrington Hall
Berrington Hall is a neoclassical country house near Leominster, Herefordshire, featuring Capability Brown's last landscape design and a collection of historic furnishings and costumes. Visitors can explore both the elegant interiors and extensive gardens managed by the National Trust.
Marvellous Mushrooms Trail
24 Oct, 26–31 Oct
A family-friendly trail through the grounds of Brockhampton invites visitors to follow activities, learn about fungi and look for mushrooms.
Near Brockhampton
Brockhampton Estate is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring a late 14th century timber framed manor house with moat, extensive farmland, parkland, and woodland. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and outdoor grounds including an archaeological site of a medieval village.
After hours ghost tours at Croft Castle
27–31 Oct
A guided after-hours ghost tour of Croft Castle, featuring local ghost stories and legends as visitors explore the castle’s corridors and rooms. An Autumn supper is served before the tour.
Potion making
26 Oct
Children can make a spooky witch or wizard potion to take home, using herbs from the garden. The activity takes place in Berrington Hall’s walled garden for Halloween.
Garden tour with Les Smith
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
An experienced garden volunteer leads a tour of Berrington Hall’s gardens, sharing information about the property, its former residents and its history.
Garden tour - Houses and Ha-Has: It's a Family Affair
9 Oct, 23 Oct…
A garden history tour at Berrington Hall explores the work of Capability Brown and Henry Holland, including the grounds, house and their wider historical context. Led by garden guide Nick St George, the outdoor walk lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes.
3 miles from Croft Castle
Croft Castle is a Grade I listed English country house near Leominster, Herefordshire, surrounded by extensive parkland and historic gardens including an Iron Age hill fort. It offers a mix of indoor historic rooms and outdoor scenic landscapes with woodland and gardens, showcasing centuries of family history and architecture.
Wreath making workshop
6 Dec
Make a festive wreath in a small-group workshop in the greenhouse, using greenery from the gardens, fresh foliage and seasonal decorations. Mulled apple juice and mince pies are included.
Wand making
26 Oct
Visitors can make and decorate their own magic wand using the materials and resources provided. The activity takes place in the walled garden.
Near The Weir Garden
The Weir Garden is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring 10 acres of riverside gardens known for diverse wildlife and Roman temple ruins, offering a tranquil outdoor experience along the River Wye.
Garden tour - Berrington Hall: The people and the place
8 Oct, 15 Oct…
A garden volunteer leads a one-hour tour exploring Berrington Hall’s gardens and the people and place behind them.
Fascinating Fungi Tour
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Join expert forager Marlow Renton on a guided walk at Brockhampton to learn about fungi, where to find it and how to forage with more confidence. Mushrooms will not be collected for eating.
2 miles from Edvin Loach Old Church
Edvin Loach Old Church features the ruins of a Norman motte and bailey castle church surrounded by uneven terrain and accessed by narrow country lanes. It offers free entry with parking near the nearby parish church and welcomes dogs on leads. The site is primarily an outdoor historic ruin experience without indoor exhibitions or facilities on site.
Wreath making workshop
1 Dec, 3 Dec…
Participants make a festive wreath in a small-group workshop using greenery picked from the gardens, fresh foliage and seasonal decorations. Mulled apple juice and mince pies are included.
Ghastly Georgians trail
24 Oct–1 Nov
Follow an interactive trail around Berrington Hall to discover strange and gruesome aspects of Georgian life, including remedies, table manners, punishments and superstitions. The trail features eccentric characters from the Georgian era and is presented as a family activity.
October half term trail: Legends of Croft
24 Oct–1 Nov
A family activity trail at Croft Castle invites visitors to explore folklore, ghostly tales and woodland legends while solving puzzles and completing games and challenges.
Near Croft Castle and Parkland
Croft Castle is a historic 17th-century castellated manor house located in Herefordshire, surrounded by 1,500 acres of parkland, woodland, and farmland. Visitors can explore the castle's interiors, historic gardens, and extensive outdoor trails including an Iron Age hillfort. Facilities include a tea-room, bookshop, and accessible amenities, making it suitable for families and visitors with mobility needs.
Broomstick making for Witches and Wizards
30 Oct
Children can learn a traditional woodworking skill with expert woodworker TouchWood by making a mini besom broom to take home. The hands-on activity is presented as part of the Halloween season.
2 miles from Edvin Loach
Edvin Loach features the historic ruins of an 11th-century church built within Norman castle earthworks alongside a Victorian Gothic Revival church, offering both indoor and outdoor heritage experiences in a Herefordshire village setting.