Dudmaston
Shropshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, Bridgnorth WV15 6QN
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Main car park at Dudmaston Hall free, open during property opening hours; countryside car parks at Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and the Sawmill open daily year-round
- Access
- Designated Blue Badge parking; powered mobility vehicle to hire (subject to availability); accessible toilet in the orchard; level access around reception, orchard and hall
- Facilities
- Bookshop, tea-room, toilet, guided tours
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome on a lead in all outdoor areas; assistance dogs only in the house
- Safety
- Deep water and steep slopes on countryside trails
Dudmaston is a late 17th-century house in Shropshire that pairs its historic interiors with a collection of modern art assembled by the Labouchere family - an unusual combination of period architecture and 20th-century collecting. No visitor reviews are currently on file for this listing, so specifics of a recent visit aren't available here. The notes suggest a house whose appeal lies particularly in that contrast between old building and modern art.
Worth the trip
The Labouchere family's modern art collection, displayed within a late 17th-century house rather than a conventional gallery.
Before you go
With no reviews on file yet, check current opening days and whether the art collection is on full display before visiting.
Visitors consistently praise the gardens, lake, parkland and woodland walks, with several saying the grounds alone justify the trip in autumn. The house holds a modern art collection displayed in galleries, and opinions on it are divided: some reviewers enjoyed the galleries and a volunteer playing the piano, while others say the artwork was not to their taste. Volunteers are described as friendly and happy to talk about the family and building. Reviewers mention an indoor tearoom, an ice-cream hut, a second-hand bookshop and outdoor seating in the orchard. Several note the house closes over winter while the grounds stay open, one found public transport unreliable, and another was unhappy at paying £3.50 for bottled water with no refill points on a hot day.
Late 17th-century house with a collection of modern art assembled by the Labouchere family
“An interesting place to visit, volunteers happy to tell you about the history of the building and family. Not so keen on some of the artwork displayed but that is down to personal preference. The gardens are beautiful…”- Rachel Priddle, 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
- “There is a lovely indoor tearoom, an ice-cream hut & the expected second-hand bookshop on site, plus a lovely outdoor eating area in the orchard.” - Dyan Roberts
Common questions about Dudmaston
Where is Dudmaston?
Dudmaston is in Shropshire, England, at Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, Bridgnorth WV15 6QN.
Do you need a ticket to visit Dudmaston?
Yes - Dudmaston 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 Dudmaston?
Yes - Dudmaston 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 Dudmaston?
The Labouchere family's modern art collection, displayed within a late 17th-century house rather than a conventional gallery.
Is Dudmaston a ruin or still intact?
Dudmaston is largely intact - Late 17th-century house with a collection of modern art assembled by the Labouchere family.
