Berrington Hall
Herefordshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Berrington Hall near, Leominster HR6 0DW
Telephone 01568 615721
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Free parking, 30 yards to visitor reception; free for National Trust members with a valid card; 8 designated spaces for visitors with access needs about 30 metres from visitor reception.
- Access
- House entrance has 12 steep stone steps; a stair climber can assist wheelchair users (one at a time, not in very wet weather); level access paths around garden and park; lift to the tea-room on request.
- Facilities
- Old Servants' Hall tea-room and the Stables Cafe; second-hand bookshop in the courtyard; play area near the mansion; accessible toilet and Changing Place in the courtyard plus accessible toilet in the car park.
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome on leads for walks at Berrington.
- Safety
- Surfaces may be uneven and there are steps; mix of tarmac, gravel, bonded gravel and grassy paths; 12 steep stone steps at the house entrance.
Berrington Hall is a neoclassical house designed by Henry Holland, set within a landscape shaped by Capability Brown, and reviewers describe an impressive mansion that shows the toll of past owners' debts alongside dedicated conservation work. Some rooms remain sparsely furnished as a result, but the entrance - supported by four large columns - and the walled garden draw consistent praise. A servants' work area in the basement was singled out by one visitor as an unexpectedly cosy highlight.
Worth the trip
The entrance with its four large columns, described by reviewers as spectacular and surprising in scale.
Before you go
Some rooms are emptier than a typical NT house due to the previous owners' debts - go in expecting a mix of grand architecture and sparser interiors rather than a fully furnished showpiece throughout.
Reviewers consistently enjoy the gardens, lake walk, and courtyard cafe, with the walled garden and spring blooms drawing particular praise. Several note that the house itself feels somewhat empty of furnishings, a legacy of the former owners' debts, though staff and archivists are credited with bringing the remaining history to life through exhibits. The grand entrance with its columns and the servants' basement area are called out as highlights. Friendly, informative volunteers are mentioned repeatedly as adding real value to the visit.
Neoclassical house designed by Henry Holland, set in a Capability Brown landscape
“This is a very nice place to visit. There are some beautiful items too see in each room. So much history in this home. I liked the servants work area in the basement, strangley enough it felt the most cosy. The garden…”- Mervyn Barber, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Lovely grounds ,and very nice meal in the cafe.” - Gillian Stevenson
Common questions about Berrington Hall
Where is Berrington Hall?
Berrington Hall is in Herefordshire, England, at Berrington Hall near, Leominster HR6 0DW.
Do you need a ticket to visit Berrington Hall?
Yes - Berrington Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Berrington Hall?
Yes - Berrington Hall offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Berrington Hall?
The entrance with its four large columns, described by reviewers as spectacular and surprising in scale.
Is Berrington Hall a ruin or still intact?
Berrington Hall is largely intact - Neoclassical house designed by Henry Holland, set in a Capability Brown landscape.
