Family days out at Hanbury Hall

Published:: 29 June 2022

A family in the garden on a day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire — A family day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens | © National Trust Images/John Millar

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.

Fun things to do in the Hall

Spotting sheets

Pick up a spotting sheet when you arrive at the Hall and find out more about some of the interesting collection items.

Coming soon: Summer of Play

Saturday 20 July - Sunday 8 September

Bring all the family along for a jam-packed Summer of Play at Hanbury Hall. Step back in time to the Victorian era, inspired by fetes held by Sir Harry and Lady Georgina Vernon. The couple held a fete in June every year for the local community to attend. They also hosted a large garden party to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1911 and invited the whole village.

The gardens will be transformed into a summer fete style experience, with a riot of bunting, bell tents, hay bales, and giant Victorian characters.

Explore six different play zones across the gardens, with games including a racetrack and traditional fayre games on the Orangery Lawn, bowls on the historic bowling green, and a stage and dress up in the Front Park.

Join in activities including circus skills and crafts and have your face painted (timings of activities coming soon).

Meet historic reenactors dressed in their Victorian finery as they bring Hanbury Hall’s past to life.

Relax and unwind in our quiet zones in the orchards filled with hammocks, deckchairs and yoga mats.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Mother and child holding hands walking through the Apple orchard at Hanbury Hall — Enjoy a family day out at Hanbury Hall | © Annapurna Mellor

Explore the playground

Open 9.30am till 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.