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The National Trust in Worcestershire
The National Trust in Worcestershire - preserving history and unspoilt countryside. From inspiring historic houses, gardens and parkland there’s something for everyone. In Worcestershire the National Trust has a range of properties and sites, so you're sure to find something of interest. Many of the National Trust properties in Worcestershire have activities and events throughout the year, so please click on the links for more information and opening times for these National Trust properties in Worcestershire.
HANBURY HALL
Set in beautiful rural Worcestershire, Hanbury Hall was home to the Vernon family for three centuries.
Explore the 20 acres of gardens and discover the working Mushroom House, Ice House and Orangery; the story of the restored parterre garden is told in an exhibition in the Long Gallery.
The William and Mary-style house is home to the fascinating Watney collection of fine porcelain and Dutch flower paintings. There is a magnificent staircase and ceiling murals by Sir James Thornhill.
Early 18th-century country house, garden and park.
William and Mary-style house with magnificent staircase and ceiling murals.
Recreated early 18th-century formal gardens with a working Mushroom House, Orangery and Wilderness.
395 acres of spectacular park, including recreated early 18th-century features,
Lime Tree Walk, The Long Walk and the Semicircle.
Fascinating Long Gallery exhibition about the Hall's past and present existence.
A children's play area.
Play a game of bowls on the restored Bowling Green.
Hanbury Hall
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 7EA
Telephone: 01527 821214
For more information and opening times :- Hanbury Hall
THE GREYFRIARS
The Greyfriars is a timber-framed merchant’s house, built in 1480 and located in the heart of Worcester city centre. The house has been home to some of the most influential merchant families in Worcester.
‘From the Battle of Bosworth to the Battle of Britain is a long time and this house has survived them both and much else.’ (Matley Moore)
In later years, the house was used for a number of purposes including business premises and shops before being rescued from demolition and carefully restored during the first part of the 20th century.
The house is home to an eclectic collection of textiles, furniture, books and household objects. In the Yellow Parlour, visitors can even enjoy a Copeland and Garrett toilet service!
An archway leads through to the beautiful walled gardens, created to display colour all year round and a haven in the heart of the city.
The Greyfriars
Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 2LZ
Telephone: 01905 23571
For more information and opening times :-The Greyfriars
CROOME PARK
Croome Park was the first landscape to be completed by ‘Capability’ Brown and is currently being restored to its former glory by the National Trust.
Already, 14 acres of shrubbery have been replanted and the eye-catchers can now be seen from the Pleasure ground as Brown intended. Visitors can now explore the lakeside garden with its islands, bridges and grotto and discover the Temple Greenhouse and the Owl Seat.
'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape park .
Lakeside garden with islands, bridges and grotto .
Wonderful Robert Adam park buildings, such as the Temple Greenhouse and the Park Sea.
Miles of walks through lakeland gardens, shrubbery and open parkland.
Restored 1940s RAF buildings house new visitor facilities.
Croome Park
Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire WR8 9DW
Telephone: 01905 371006
For more information and opening times : Croome Park
HANBURY HALL
Set in beautiful rural Worcestershire, Hanbury Hall was home to the Vernon family for three centuries.
Explore the 20 acres of gardens and discover the working Mushroom House, Ice House and Orangery; the story of the restored parterre garden is told in an exhibition in the Long Gallery.
The William and Mary-style house is home to the fascinating Watney collection of fine porcelain and Dutch flower paintings. There is a magnificent staircase and ceiling murals by Sir James Thornhill.
Early 18th-century country house, garden and park.
William and Mary-style house with magnificent staircase and ceiling murals.
Recreated early 18th-century formal gardens with a working Mushroom House, Orangery and Wilderness.
395 acres of spectacular park, including recreated early 18th-century features,
Lime Tree Walk, The Long Walk and the Semicircle.
Fascinating Long Gallery exhibition about the Hall's past and present existence.
A children's play area.
Play a game of bowls on the restored Bowling Green.
Hanbury Hall
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 7EA
Telephone: 01527 821214
For more information and opening times :- Hanbury Hall
THE GREYFRIARS
The Greyfriars is a timber-framed merchant’s house, built in 1480 and located in the heart of Worcester city centre. The house has been home to some of the most influential merchant families in Worcester.
‘From the Battle of Bosworth to the Battle of Britain is a long time and this house has survived them both and much else.’ (Matley Moore)
In later years, the house was used for a number of purposes including business premises and shops before being rescued from demolition and carefully restored during the first part of the 20th century.
The house is home to an eclectic collection of textiles, furniture, books and household objects. In the Yellow Parlour, visitors can even enjoy a Copeland and Garrett toilet service!
An archway leads through to the beautiful walled gardens, created to display colour all year round and a haven in the heart of the city.
The Greyfriars
Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 2LZ
Telephone: 01905 23571
For more information and opening times :-The Greyfriars
CROOME PARK
Croome Park was the first landscape to be completed by ‘Capability’ Brown and is currently being restored to its former glory by the National Trust.
Already, 14 acres of shrubbery have been replanted and the eye-catchers can now be seen from the Pleasure ground as Brown intended. Visitors can now explore the lakeside garden with its islands, bridges and grotto and discover the Temple Greenhouse and the Owl Seat.
'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape park .
Lakeside garden with islands, bridges and grotto .
Wonderful Robert Adam park buildings, such as the Temple Greenhouse and the Park Sea.
Miles of walks through lakeland gardens, shrubbery and open parkland.
Restored 1940s RAF buildings house new visitor facilities.
Croome Park
Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire WR8 9DW
Telephone: 01905 371006
For more information and opening times : Croome Park
