Things to see and do in the Hall

The Hall is open daily from 10am - 4pm, with last entries 15 minutes before closing. Both floors are open for you to explore, with tours and highlight talks led by knowledgeable volunteers on specified days. Please enquire at visitor reception on the day of your visit to find out more.

Visiting with little ones? Pick up a spotting sheet when you arrive and see if you can find curious items inside the historic rooms.

House highlights

Wall paintings

The crowning glory of Hanbury Hall is the magnificent painted staircase by Sir James Thornhill. The paintings were the main reason why the National Trust acquired the property, as it made Hanbury Hall stand out among other grand houses in the area.

The paintings display scenes from Greek mythology, which were particularly popular in the 17^th and 18^th centuries and comment on political satire of the day.

The paintings underwent major restoration in 2010, and are now conserved for the long term.

Ceramics

Hanbury Hall has an extensive collection of ceramics, many of which are on display throughout the historic rooms. Some of these come from Royal Worcester Porcelain, the world-renowned factory by the River Severn in Worcester, just 10 miles from Hanbury Hall.

See examples of Worcester porcelain on display in My Ladies Parlour and the Dining Room on the ground floor of the Hall.

Hogarths

Don’t miss the Marriage a la Mode prints by William Hogarth, a six-part series of paintings illustrating the consequences of marrying for money and status, rather than love. As son-in-law to Sir James Thornhill his style of art was radically different; Hogarth famously created conversation piece art by layering metaphors, fictional and non-fictional characters.