The garden and parkland at Hanbury Hall

Two walkers in winter gear and boots walk through a formal parterre garden, the clipped hedges lit by a low sun — The winter garden at Hanbury Hall | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Hanbury Hall is the very essence of a countryside retreat; impressive yet intimate and welcoming. It owes much of that feeling to its beautiful, recreated eighteenth-century garden, and 400 acres of Grade II listed parkland. With three way-marked routes to choose from, there’s plenty of opportunity to find the perfect walk for you to stretch your legs and admire the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.

A winter garden at Hanbury Hall

Enjoy the crisp, clean air whilst you enjoy the Garden in the ever-changing winter light. It is the perfect time of year to appreciate the geometric designs of the formal gardens and display the stark symmetry of the Parterre in all its glory.

Look out for coddled topiaries in the formal fruit garden, all wrapped up for the harsh weather. The wooden garden furniture, including the traditional Versailles cases, is repaired and given a fresh coat of paint, ready for the new season.

The North Wing of Hanbury Hall in the mist and frosty gardens — A misty day at Hanbury Hall | © National Trust Images / Mike Dixon

Hedge pruning is another task and one that sometimes requires parts of the garden to be temporary closed for safety. The laurel hedges by the Orangery are entirely pruned by hand, to maintain the nice, clean lines.

Towards the start of spring you will see the first flowers of the year in the parterre and other areas of the garden. You will find snowdrops starting to pop up down in Cedar Walk alongside some primroses on the walk down to our Walled garden.

Explore the parkland

Explore Hanbury Hall’s historic parkland on a winter walk and admire the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Enjoy routes that lead you through the remains of an ancient forest, past impressive early eighteenth-century design features including the Semi-Circle, Long Walk and Lime Tree Walk designed by George London.

Download our parkland walks map here.