Family fun at Berrington Hall

A boy climbing over a log and rope climbing frame — Enjoy a family adventure at Berrington Hall | © National Trust Image / James Dobson

Berrington's children's play area is a great spot for your little ones to unleash their energy. Watch them run, jump, and skip around the fun-filled play equipment. For more adventure, head to the den building area, where young explorers can put their creativity to the test and build their very own shelters

The Georgian Christmas Trail

16 November 2024 to 5 December 2025 - 10am to 4pm

Booking not needed
Admission applies

Step back in time this Christmas with our Jolly Georgian Trail which offers an engaging glimpse into the playful pastimes of Georgian games and toys. This trail invites you to follow a series of stations each highlighting Georgian themed activities. Try your luck with Blind Man's Bluff, Bowling and Christmas Hobby Horses to bring history to life with play.

Purchase a trail for £3 from the visitor reception to take part in our Georgian activities trail which includes a prize (normal admission applies).

Please note: Berrington is closed 24, 25 & 26 December 2024

Horse and carriage rides

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December, 10am to 4pm, make your visit to Berrington Hall extra magical with a horse and carriage ride up to the mansion.

Booking not needed
Admission applies

Step back in time and experience Georgian elegance at its finest with a horse and carriage ride that will lead you right up to the front of the neoclassical mansion, enjoying scenic views out across Capability Brown's final landscape masterpiece.

There is no need to book; rides will be available all day from 10 am to 4 pm. Cash payment only. Prices: £4 per adult, £3 per child.

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Natural play areas

The children's play area is situated near the mansion and the perfect place for your little ones to let of steam as they run, jump and skip around the play equipment. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, then why not head over to the den building area, where little adventurers can put their creative skills to the test to create their own shelter.

Inside the mansion

You and your family can imagine life as a Georgian lady or gentleman as you uncover the fascinating history of the families that have lived here. On the first floor, learn more about the wide world of Georgian dresses with the 'A Dress Fit for a King' exhibition. You’ll also find historic skirts, jackets, and hats at the dressing up station, which have all been created by the volunteer sewing team.

An image of a young girl in a pink dress with plaited hair building a den out of branches and twigs — Test your den building skills at Berrington | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Exploring the parkland

Out in the parkland, the walks are pretty flat and child friendly. You can use an off-road buggy in the parkland but please be aware that some areas can be a little boggy in wet weather. The paths around the pool and into Moreton Ride have recently reopened, however may be temporarily or partially closed during the winter if we experience particularly wet weather. If this is the case, you can still get close to the pool to view the fantastic birdlife on the mansion side.

Another fun self-led thing to do is to download or print a copy of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ guide to bring along with you. There are 50 activities to try as a family outdoors, which can be used over and over again; why not start by building a den, watching a bird or going on a scavenger hunt this winter?

After exploring the parkland, make sure to visit the Old Servant's tea-rooms where you'll find snacks, lunches, and hot drinks making it the perfect place to warm up after you’ve explored.