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Dudmaston Hall
A working estate with an old family home at its heart
Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN
Important notice
Comer Woods car park will open on Thursday 12 December. The majority of trails are now clear but please take care and keep to the main footpaths. Hampton Loade remains closed due to flooding.
Opening times for 11 December 2024
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £6.60 £6.00 Child £3.30 £3.00 Family £16.50 £15.00 One adult family £9.90 £9.00 Non-member countryside car parks
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Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house, galleries and garden.
Guided tour
'A Cocktail of Art' tour of the Galleries and garden tours take place on days when volunteer guides are available. Ask at reception on arrival.
Bookshop
The second hand bookshops are located in the Stable Courtyard and Brewhouse Courtyard.
Tea-room
Orchard Tea-room at Dudmaston Hall.
Car park
The main car park at Dudmaston Hall is open during property opening hours. Parking is free, admission to the property applies to non-members. Countryside car parks in Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and the Sawmill are open everyday, all year round. Parking charges apply to non-members.
Toilet
Toilets are available at Dudmaston Hall and in Comer Woods.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are not allowed into the garden at Dudmaston but are welcome, on lead, in all other outdoor areas at the property.
Designated blue badge parking. Powered Mobility Vehicle available to hire (subject to availability). Accessible toilet available in the orchard. Deep water and steep slopes on countryside trails.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are available at Dudmaston Hall
Level access/terrain
Level access around reception, orchard and hall.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guide for historic rooms and galleries.
Photograph album
Changing Places
Changing Places toilet available at Dudmaston Hall.
Powered mobility vehicle available
An off road mobility vehicle (Tramper) is available at Dudmaston Hall and Comer Woods. To pre-book email dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk, at least 24 hours before your visit. Include your name, date and time of your visit. The user must only use the Tramper on the Morfe and Explorer Trails and will be provided with the Tramper route map.
Designated parking
Designated parking available at Dudmaston Hall.
Ramped access/slopes
Drop-off point
Seating available
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Large print (guide or menu)
Wheelchairs available
By road
The Dudmaston estate extends either side of the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.
Parking: Our countryside car parks in Comer Woods (WV15 6QJ), Hampton Loade (WV15 6HD) and the Sawmill (WV15 6QW) are open every day, all year round. For the Sawmill car park, take the lane opposite the main entrance for Dudmaston Hall, pass The Holt and the car park will be on your right. Parking is free for National Trust members. When open, free parking is available at Dudmaston Hall (WV15 6QN). Please scan your membership card at Visitor Reception (admission applies for non-members).
By bus
The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate. There is no bus service on Sundays.
By bicycle
Planning your visit
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Visiting Dudmaston Hall
A family home at the centre of rural Shropshire life, Dudmaston also houses one of the most important private collections of modern art in Britain. This is a house of many contrasts, lived in by the same family for over 875 years.
Place
Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate
Comer Woods is part of the Dudmaston Estate but separate from the Hall, garden and galleries. With miles of surfaced trails to explore, the woods are open for walks and bike rides every day, all year round. Parking is free for National Trust members.
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A family-friendly day out at Dudmaston
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Dudmaston in Shropshire. From seasonal trails to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.
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Eating and shopping at Dudmaston
Whether it’s coffee after a walk in the woods, browsing pre-loved books or lunch with friends, find out where to eat and shop at Dudmaston.
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Visiting Dudmaston with your dog
Dudmaston is a two pawprint rated place. It offers plenty of opportunities for bounding, jumping and sniffing for dogs. With acres to explore, come and join us for a wander with your four-legged friend.
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Maps of Dudmaston Hall and Dudmaston Estate
Download or view a map of Dudmaston Hall and grounds and the whole Estate.
Highlights
Hall
A much-loved and lived-in family home at the heart of this working, Shropshire estate.
Galleries
The galleries house Modern, Spanish, Botanical art collections and temporary exhibitions. Highlights include works by Hepworth, Moore and Matisse.
Garden
Terraced garden overlooking the water, featuring outdoor sculptures by artists Anthony Twentyman and Antony Robinson.
Park and Dingle
Traditional parkland and Picturesque woodland Dingle with bridges and stepping stones crossing the brook.
Eating
Orchard Tea-room at Dudmaston serves light lunches, cakes and drinks. For takeaway refreshments, visit the Café in Comer Woods.
Play areas
Family playground at Dudmaston and agility trail near Heath Meadow in Comer Woods.
Second-hand Bookshop
Bookshops in the Brewhouse and Stable Courtyards selling a selection of second-hand titles.
Spotlight events
What's on at Dudmaston Hall?
We have a range of activities and events happening throughout the year at Dudmaston. Find out what you can look forward to.
Christmas In Comer Woods
Wander through the woodland and look out for trees decorated by local community groups. Head to Heath Barn for refreshments, family games and write a wish to hang on the wishing tree. Local choirs and music groups will perform on selected days.
Things to see and do
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A Community Christmas in Comer Woods
Spend time together in Comer Woods this December. Join a guided walk through the Christmas trees or follow the Christmas tree trail then tuck into warming treats from the café.
Place
Comer Woods Dudmaston Estate
Comer Woods is part of the Dudmaston Estate. Open every day, all year round, walk, run or cycle along the surfaced trails.
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Galleries and Exhibitions at Dudmaston Hall
Visit Dudmaston's unique collection of art, featuring works from Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Ben Nicholson. Uncover the fascinating story of Lady Labouchere’s botanical collection in the Inspired by Nature Gallery.
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Group Bookings at Dudmaston
Dudmaston is an ideal place to visit with your group. Offering house, art and garden tours as part of your visit, there is so much to enjoy when you visit.
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Accessibility at Dudmaston
Discover what accessibility features we have at Dudmaston to help you enjoy your visit.
Outdoor activities
Activity
Outdoor activities at Dudmaston
Get outdoors with the family and use the explorer trail to access woodlands and nature. Enjoy walks, cycling and running or let your little ones build a den in the woods.
Trail
Trust 10k run in Comer Woods
Run deep into the heart of Dudmaston's woodland on this challenging 10km route. Follow winding paths through the trees and spot wildlife on the three pools.
Top trails
Trail
Comer Woods explorer trail
Take this circular walk exploring the woodland around Dudmaston's wider estate. This mixed-surface route is suitable for walkers and cyclists.
Trail
White Admiral walk at Comer Woods
Enjoy this relaxing 1.5 mile stroll through the woodland at Dudmaston Estate. Perfect for spotting White Admiral butterflies in high summer.
Trail
Three Pools walk, Comer Woods
Follow the orange waymarkers on this three-mile walk deep into the heart of the woodland. Pass ancient trees, tall conifers and brimming pools.
Trail
Captain Geoffrey's Dudmaston Estate walk
Follow in Captain Geoffrey's footsteps on a trail around the Dudmaston Estate.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Dudmaston
Whether it’s coffee after a walk in the woods, browsing pre-loved books or lunch with friends, find out where to eat and shop at Dudmaston.
Places to stay
Dudmaston Bunkhouse
Simple group accommodation that’s a short five-mile drive to Bridgnorth and within easy distance of the Shropshire Hills.
1 Sternsmill Cottage
Sitting on the Dudmaston estate, this cosy cottage has countryside views and even a cave in the garden.
Sandybury Barn
In a secluded spot in the Shropshire countryside, this unique holiday cottage is perfect for family and friends to gather and enjoy.
1 Morville Barn
Located on Morville Hall Estate, 1 Morville Barn is a cosy conversion in South Shropshire which is surrounded by lots of local attractions.
Upcoming events
Sorry, there are no upcoming events at this place
About Dudmaston Hall
Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston is something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside. A much loved home for over 875 years you will find the family rooms scattered with photos and perhaps an odd pair of shoes or two peeping out from under a table. The unexpected galleries create a total contrast, with their formal, crisp lines. They were designed by the last owner, Rachel, Lady Labouchere, to house her and her husband’s differing modern and traditional collections of art for the visitor to peruse.
The gardens provide amazing vistas and tranquillity while the orchard is the perfect place to relax and for the children to let off steam. For more stunning views and getting up close to nature head to Big Pool and Dingle woods, while the wider estate provides extensive walking routes for year round enjoyment.
Dudmaston Hall is the family home of Mr and Mrs Mark Hamilton-Russell.
History
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The history of Dudmaston Hall
From the Norman knight where it all started to the 200-acre wood that saved it from ruin, learn about Dudmaston’s history.
Our work
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Our work at Dudmaston
Find out how we’re improving biodiversity in the woodland and wildflower meadows in our care, whilst contributing to greener renewable energy using a biomass boiler.
Project
Project
'Sandscapes' Heathland restoration in the Midlands
Sandscapes is a nature recovery project which aims to restore and reconnect areas of sandy habitats across the three counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Dudmaston
Find out how you can volunteer and help all visitors to enjoy this special place and make new friends at the same time.
Donate to Dudmaston
Your gift will help to conserve and protect the estate at Dudmaston for future generations to enjoy.
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£25 could pay for material coverings to protect our collection through the winter.