Family days out at Hanbury Hall

Published:: 29 June 2022

Woman pushing a buggy with small children looking at a trail sheet — Set off on a family adventure | © National Trust Images / Annapurna Mellor

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.

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February half-term

Terrific Trees Trail

We have lots of special trees at Hanbury Hall, many are hundreds of years old, and the outdoors team work hard to look after them so they can carry on being enjoyed for many years to come.

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.

Everyday of February half-term from 9am – 4pm. Purchase a trail when you arrive at Visitor Reception. £2 per trail.

Four Seasons Tree Craft

New buds and blossom in spring, lush green leaves in summer, copper-coloured tones and falling leaves in autumn, and frost covered bare branches in winter.

Trees transform every season, with each one as beautiful as the last. Create your own paper tree which shows each of the four seasons and decorate it with all your favourite seasonal highlights – snowflakes, blossom flowers, apples and birds. We can’t wait to see your creations!

Everyday of February half-term from 11am – 3pm in the Long Gallery (last entries 2.30pm). £2 per craft.

A photograph of dead standing trees (ghost trees) clustered together in the parkland at Hanbury Hall — Ghost Trees at Hanbury Hall | © Mike Dixon

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.