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Family days out at Hanbury Hall
- Published:
- 29 June 2022
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, to discovering the gardens in a seasonal trail.
Ghost Tree Trail
Pick up a free Ghost Tree Trail from Visitor Reception on arrival to take on your walk. See if you can find all the trees and complete fun activities about these eerie but beautiful silhouettes in the landscape.
The Festival of Blossom
Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at Hanbury Hall with a range of activities including blossom bathing, crafts, face painting, talks, storytelling and yoga. Hanbury Hall is home to several species of blossom trees, including pear, apple, and cherry blossom, in flower anytime from March – May.
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of 'Hanami', or flower viewing, the Festival of Blossom, created by the National Trust, invites people to take a moment and appreciate the beauty of blooming blossoms that can be seen across the country.
In the Long Gallery during March, join a nature inspired storytelling session with friendly volunteers on weekends, and have a go at a free, drop-in blossom themed craft daily, including origami. Have your face painted with a beautiful blossom artwork every Sunday from 11am - 3pm. Admire the Long Gallery decorated with hundreds of colourful knitted blossom flowers, handmade by our lovely volunteers.
In April, have a go at blossom bathing in the walled orchard, filled with 56 varieties of heritage apple trees adorned with pink-tinged blossoms. Help yourself to a yoga mat and take a deep breath as you rest beneath the beautiful apple blossom.
Join local yoga teacher Emma for drop in yoga sessions in the orchard on Thursday 17 April and Thursday 24 April at 2pm, and learn simple, fun yoga poses to promote mindfulness and relaxation.
Join a Hanbury Hall Gardener on Wednesday 30 April at 11.30am and 12pm for a short talk in the apple orchard to learn more about the blossom that can be found in the gardens.
All money raised from these activities goes towards looking after Hanbury Hall for future generations. Thank you for your support.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April, from 9am – 4pm
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April, from 9am – 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Hanbury Hall. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Inspired by the beautiful wall paintings inside the Hall by Sir James Thornhill, discover ten trail point activities based on art, colour and creativity. Paint a self-portrait, make music, and challenge your family and friends to wheelbarrow racing, hoopla, welly wanging, and much more.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Explore the playground
Open 9am until 4.30pm, the playground is situated at the edge of the parkland behind the Stableyard.
With a swing, a slide, climbers and wooden tipis, the playground is the perfect place for little explorers to let off some steam and spend time in nature.
The playground is suitable for children under 12 years of age. Please ensure children are supervised at all times. Assistance dogs only.
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Eating at Hanbury Hall
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