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Hagley Hall

Worcestershire, England

4.6 / 5 · 238 Google reviews


Hagley Hall

Key facts

Operator
Lyttelton family (Viscount Cobham)
Condition
Intact
Access
Staffed, ticketed

Pinpoint

Hall Dr, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 9LG

Telephone 01562 887290

Possible Opening Hours*

*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Hagley Hall is one of the last great Palladian houses built in England and the home of the Lyttelton family. Reviewers consistently praise the plasterwork, the rooms and the views, and describe guided tours led by knowledgeable guides who are happy to keep visitors entertained. Several mention deer in the surrounding parkland and a welcoming cafe as much as the house itself.

Worth the trip

The interior plasterwork and rooms, which reviewers describe as the standout of a tour led by guides they found both knowledgeable and entertaining.

Before you go

Reviewers note the house itself opens on a limited number of days each year and is also used for weddings, so check the published opening dates before travelling.

WHAT VISITORS SAY · 4.6 / 5 across 238 Google reviews

Reviewers stress that opening is limited, with one saying the house is open around sixty days a year and advising visitors to check before travelling. The guided tour, typically around an hour and a half, is well received, with guides described as knowledgeable and entertaining, and reviewers note that photography is not allowed inside because the house is still lived in. The plasterwork, rooms, artefacts and views are picked out as highlights, and several mention deer and other wildlife in the grounds. The cafe is praised repeatedly for generous portions, good value and long-serving, sympathetic staff, and one reviewer recommends asking for a discount voucher for the grounds.

One of the last great Palladian houses built in England, home of the Lyttelton family.

“Throughout my visit, I encountered various wildlife. Squirrels scurried playfully, birds flitted from branch to branch, and I even caught a glimpse of a deer gracefully bounding through the undergrowth. It was a gentle…”- Csaba Peteri, 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.

Guided tours
“Finally got to visit Hagley Hall, we had a stroll around the Church very interesting and then a guided tour of the Hall, by a very knowledgeable lady.” - IAN COLLINS
Facilities
“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff highly recommend the cafe big portions of cake and tea and huge cafetiere for 1 person good price too.” - Tiffany Joslin

Common questions about Hagley Hall

Where is Hagley Hall?

Hagley Hall is in Worcestershire, England, at Hall Dr, Hagley, Stourbridge DY9 9LG.

Do you need a ticket to visit Hagley Hall?

Yes - Hagley Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Lyttelton family (Viscount Cobham). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.

What is the highlight of visiting Hagley Hall?

The interior plasterwork and rooms, which reviewers describe as the standout of a tour led by guides they found both knowledgeable and entertaining.

Is Hagley Hall a ruin or still intact?

Hagley Hall is largely intact - One of the last great Palladian houses built in England, home of the Lyttelton family.