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Hanbury Hall
William and Mary-style country house, garden and park
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA
Opening times for 13 January 2025
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £16.50 £15.00 Child £8.30 £7.50 Family £41.30 £37.50 1 adult, 2 children £24.80 £22.50 Group Adult £14.25 Group Child £7.13 Admission (from 1 March)
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £18.70 £17.00 Child £9.40 £8.50 Family £46.80 £42.50 1 adult, 2 children £28.10 £25.50 Group Adult £16.15 Group Child £8.08 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the Hall, formal gardens, and inside the Courtyard Kitchen. Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland, courtyard and Stables Café.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland, courtyard and Stables Café.
Bookshop
The second-hand bookshop is located in the courtyard behind the Hall. Open daily, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Restaurant
The Courtyard Kitchen is open daily 10am - 4pm, serving a range of delicious hot meals, cakes, and hot and cold drinks.
Café
The Stables Café is open daily, 9.30am-4.30pm serving a range of sandwiches, cakes and bakes, and hot and cold drinks.
Toilet
Toilets are located behind the visitor reception building, in the Stableyard, and in the Courtyard Kitchen.
Car park
Disabled parking and coach parking available.
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet. Mobility scooter bookable by phone. Accessible pathways suitable for wheelchairs and onsite mobility scooter. Ground floor of house fully accessible.
Accessible route and/or map
The garden is mainly level with surfaces varying between gravel and grass. Gates in the park are kissing gates. However, the blue walk in our parkland is accessible but does have a slight slope.
Level access to shop
Level access into the second-hand bookshop.
Accessible toilet
We have an accessible toilet located in the Stableyard and in the Courtyard Kitchen.
Powered mobility vehicle available
We have two powered mobility vehicles available for loan at reception. Please pre-book prior to your visit by phoning the office on 01527 821214.
Designated parking
We have 23 disabled parking spaces, and these are approx. 45 metres from visitor reception.
Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access into the Hall and into the Courtyard Kitchen.
Induction loop
We have induction loops in visitor reception and the Stables Cafe.
Wheelchairs available
We have two manual wheelchairs available for loan at reception.
Level access to food outlet
There is level access into the Stables Cafe and a ramp into the Courtyard Kitchen.
By road
from M5 exit 5 follow A38 to Droitwich; from Droitwich 4 miles along B4090
On foot
public footpaths cross the park
By train
Droitwich Spa 4 miles
By bus
Book a bus journey to Hanbury Hall using the Worcestershire on Demand bus service. Please note this service does not run on a Sunday.
By bicycle
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA
Planning your visit
The Courtyard Kitchen
The Courtyard Kitchen is open daily 9.30am - 4.30pm, serving a range of delicious hot meals, cakes, hot and cold drinks. Bright and spacious seating areas for over 50 people extend into the Hall where you can see historic features such as the service bells.
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Accessibility at Hanbury Hall
Learn more about the accessibility features at Hanbury Hall, including our pre-bookable mobility vehicles and wheelchairs, the Access Vehicle, and accessible facilities including toilets and ramped access.
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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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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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Highlights
House
A country retreat, offering a glimpse into life at the turn of the 18th century. Featuring original wall-paintings by Sir James Thornhill.
Garden
The original formal gardens have been faithfully recreated and complement the relaxed later gardens, with orangery, orchards, and walled garden.
Park
400 acres of parkland, with remains of ancient forests and historic avenues.
Restaurant
The Courtyard Kitchen is now open daily serving a range of delicious hot meals, cakes, and hot and cold drinks.
Cafe
The Stables Cafe is open daily serving sandwiches, cakes, bakes, hot and cold drinks.
Second-hand bookshop
Bookshop in the courtyard stocked full of pre-loved books.
Playground
The children's adventure playground is located behind the Stableyard and includes a swing, a slide, climbers and wooden tipis.
Spotlight events
Ghost Tree Trail
Take a trail on your walk around the parkland and see if you can find all the ghost trees, and learn more about these eerie but beautiful silhouettes in the landscape. A child friendly version of the trail with activities is also available.
M.R James Ghost Stories
Join theatre company Behind the Door Productions in the Great Hall at Hanbury after dark for candlelit performances of M.R James Ghost Stories, Whistle and I'll Come to You and A Warning to the Curious on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 February. Booking essential.
Guided Parkland Walks
Discover the history of Hanbury Hall’s parkland on a guided walk with an experienced volunteer guide. Saturdays at 11am.
February Half-Term Crafts: Four Seasons Tree
Join us in the Long Gallery and create your own paper tree which shows each of the four seasons. Decorate it with all your favourite seasonal highlights – snowflakes, blossom flowers, apples and birds. We can’t wait to see your creations!
February Half-Term: Terrific Trees Trail
Use the map to see if you can find some of our favourite trees, and learn interesting facts and complete activities inspired by them, including bark rubbing.
Things to see and do
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Family days out at Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall is full of fun adventures for all the family. There’s always lots to do to keep little ones busy in the great outdoors, from exploring the playground, seasonal trails, to ticking off some of our 70 things to do at Hanbury Hall activities.
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The garden and parkland at Hanbury Hall
Enjoy the gardens and parkland at Hanbury Hall. From the Walled Garden to Kytes Orchard and beyond, the outdoors at Hanbury look beautiful throughout the year.
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Things to see and do in the Hall
Discover Hanbury Hall, a William and Mary-style country house built by wealthy lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century.
Eating
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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.
Top trails
Trail
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.
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Hanbury Hall parkland walks map
Download a copy of our parkland walks map to take with you during your walk.
Places to stay
South Wing
A second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall with stunning views over the 18th century Parterre.
Hanbury Lodge
At the entrance to the Hanbury estate, this handsome lodge has miles of walking trails on the doorstep.
Upcoming events
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Ghost Tree Trail
Pick up a free trail and find out more about the ghost trees that can be found in the parkland at Hanbury Hall.
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Guided Parkland Walks
Discover the history of Hanbury Hall’s parkland on a guided walk with one of our experienced volunteer guides.
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Mindful Photography Walks
Join Hanbury Hall photographer Mike Dixon for a walk around the formal gardens as he shares handy tips and tricks for photographing nature and the outdoors.
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February Half-Term: Terrific Trees Trail
Discover some of our favourite trees in the gardens at Hanbury Hall this February half-term.
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February Half-Term: Four Seasons Tree Crafts
Make your own tree that celebrates the changing seasons in our craft sessions in the Long Gallery this February half term.
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M.R. James Ghost Stories: Whistle and I'll Come to You
Join Behind the Door Productions for an evening performance of M.R. James’ ghost story ‘Whistle and I’ll Come to You’ in the Great Hall on Thursday 27 February.
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M.R. James Ghost Stories: A Warning to the Curious
Join Behind the Door Productions for an evening performance of M.R. James’ ghost story ‘A Warning to the Curious’ in the Great Hall.
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Mother’s Day Card Making
Join our craft sessions in the Long Gallery and make mum or someone special a card to show them the love this Mother’s Day.
About Hanbury Hall
A country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. The house and garden, originally a stage-set for summer parties, offer a glimpse into life at the turn of the 18th century.
Don't miss the original wall-paintings by Sir James Thornhill. Full of drama and politics, they show the birth of Georgian society.
The original formal gardens, designed by George London, have been faithfully re-created. They complement the relaxed later gardens, with orangery, orchards and walled garden.
History
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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.
Support us
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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.