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Benthall Hall
A family home for 500 years
Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5RX
Important notice
High winds are forecast on Sunday 22 December. For everyone's safety, the car park will be closed. Please do not attempt to enter the woodland on foot or by car.
Opening times for 22 December 2024
Asset Opening time House Closed Car Park 08:00 - Dusk Garden Closed Countryside Dawn - Dusk Please note that last admission into the property is at 4.30pm.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.00 Child £4.50 Family £22.50 One adult family £13.50 Non-member car park charges
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Bookshop
Kiosk
Takeaway refreshments, including hot and cold drinks, snacks and cakes are available from the Shepherd's Shed in the car park.
Car park
Toilet
Available for visitors to the Hall & Garden
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome in our woodland and countryside. Please keep under control and on a lead when cattle and sheep are grazing. Assistance dogs only in house and gardens.
Gentle slopes in the garden. Accessible toilet available. Steep slopes and uneven ground on woodland walk.
Accessible toilet
Designated parking
Accessible parking spaces available
By road
1 mile north-west of Broseley (B4375), 4 miles north-east of Much Wenlock, 1 mile south-west of Ironbridge (B4373)
Parking: Free for NT members, £2 credit/debit card payment for non-members, 100 yards. Space for one coach
Sat Nav: We would recommend following the SatNav to either Much Wenlock or Broseley and follow the brown signs for the property to avoid narrow roads.
By train
Telford Central 7½ miles. Taxis available from the station.
By bus
Arriva services Telford to Much Wenlock on route 18. For up to date time table visit www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/services/18---telford-to-much-wenlock/
By bicycle
Planning your visit
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Visiting Benthall with your dog
Benthall Hall is a one pawprint rated place. Discover countryside walks surrounding Bentham Hall in Shropshire for you and your dog. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit.
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Benthall Hall orienteering trail
Follow the orienteering trail around the woods and park to find all the control points.
Highlights
Manor
A 16th-century mullioned manor house. Home to the Benthall family for 500 years.
Church
A Restoration church built in 1667, after the English Civil War, during which time the original medieval church burned down.
Garden
A 19th-century garden planted by Botanist George Maw, featuring an extensive collection of crocuses.
Park and woodland
Waymarked walks through the park and woodland, with views and footpaths to the Ironbridge Gorge.
Eating
Takeaway refreshments available from the Shepherd's Shed (an independent caterer) in the car park.
Spotlight events
What's on at Benthall
Find out what events we have planned at Benthall and St Bartholomew's Church this year.
Christmas Choir Concert
Get into the Christmas spirit at this lovely carol concert in St Bartholomew's Church at Benthall Hall.
Christmas Table Centrepiece and Wreath Workshop
Create your own natural Christmas table centrepiece or Christmas wreath for your home with fresh seasonal foliage, berries and ribbon at this relaxed festive workshop.
Christmas Fair at St Bartholomew's Church
As the Much Wenlock Christmas Fair was cancelled due to the storm, we will be hosting a pop-up Christmas Fair on 21 and 22 December in the church.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do at Benthall Hall
Benthall may be small, but it’s packed full of things to do. Explore the house and then stroll around the gardens and stop off for a snack of tea and cake.
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Christmas at Benthall Hall Church
Enjoy a magical Christmas in St Bartholomew's Church at Benthall this December. Join us for workshops to get into the Christmas spirit.
Top trails
Trail
Benthall parkland and meadow walk
Take a stroll around the parkland and meadows, to discover a variety of grassland flora and fauna.
Eating
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Eating at Benthall Hall
Takeaway food and drink is available from the Shepherd's Shed café kiosk in the car park at Benthall Hall.
Upcoming events
Event
Pop-up Christmas Fair at St Bartholomew's Church
As the Much Wenlock Christmas Fair was cancelled due to the storm, we will be hosting a pop-up Christmas Fair on 21 and 22 December in the church.
About Benthall Hall
Situated on a plateau above the gorge of the River Severn, this fine stone house has mullioned and transomed windows, a stunning interior with carved oak staircase and decorated plaster ceilings and oak panelling.
The current house was built in 1535 but there have been Benthalls living on this site since the medieval period. During this time the house has been part of many interesting events from the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution.
In the garden there are fabulous crocus displays to be seen in the spring and autumn, there's also an intimate and carefully restored plantsman's garden, an old kitchen garden and interesting Restoration church.
History
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History of Benthall Hall
Discover the history the Benthall family played in the Civil War, as being Royalists, the family supported King Charles I and this meant confronting the Parliamentarians.
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Stars, Stage and Screen at Benthall Hall
Lights. Camera. Action! As well as providing the backdrop for a major Netflix drama series, Benthall Hall was also home to a successful Theatre Director who launched the careers of many well-loved actors.
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Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Benthall Hall.