Dudmaston Hall

Description

Dudmaston Hall Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston is something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside. A much loved home for over 875 years you will find the family rooms scattered with photos and perhaps an odd pair of shoes or two peeping out from under a table. The unexpected galleries create a total contrast, with their formal, crisp lines. 

They were designed by the last owner, Rachel, Lady Labouchere, to house her and her husband’s differing modern and traditional collections of art for the visitor to peruse. The gardens provide amazing vistas and tranquillity while the orchard is the perfect place to relax and for the children to let off steam. 

For more stunning views and getting up close to nature head to Big Pool and Dingle woods, while the wider estate provides extensive walking routes for year round enjoyment. Prices starts from £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid. If you are looking for Best place to visit for day out with kids and families.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Hall: A much-loved and lived-in family home at the heart of this working, Shropshire estate.
  • Galleries: The galleries house Modern, Spanish, Botanical art collections and temporary exhibitions. Highlights include works by Hepworth, Moore and Matisse. 
  • Garden: Terraced garden overlooking the water, featuring outdoor sculptures by artists Anthony Twentyman and Antony Robinson.
  • Park and Dingle: Traditional parkland and Picturesque woodland Dingle with bridges and stepping stones crossing the brook.
  • Play areas: Family playground at Dudmaston and agility trail near Heath Meadow in Comer Woods.
  • Second-hand Bookshop: Bookshops in the Brewhouse and Stable Courtyards selling a selection of second-hand titles. 
  • Galleries and Exhibitions: Dudmaston is home to one of the most important private collections of Modern Art in Britain and the first of its kind to come under the care of the National Trust. Sir George and Lady Rachel Labouchere installed the galleries you see today and displayed their art collections before gifting Dudmaston to the National Trust in 1978. Featuring artwork by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Ben Nicholson, as well as local artists and sculptors; art, in its many forms, has always found a home at Dudmaston, both indoors and out.
  • Outdoor activities at Dudmaston - Comer Woods: The trails in Comer Woods are open every day so you can get outdoors and experience the woodland at your own pace. The Explorer Trail is a multi-surface path open for walking, cycling and running. The all-year paths are also accessible for wheelchair users to get closer to nature. With parking nearby it’s the perfect place for all the family to explore.

Facilities

  • Food & Drinks: Tea-room Orchard Tea-room at Dudmaston Hall.
  • Toilet: Toilets are available at Dudmaston Hall and in Comer Woods.
  • Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome, on a lead, in all outdoor areas at the property.

What to see

The history of Dudmaston Hall: Dudmaston’s story spans almost a millennium, lived in by the same family through inheritance and marriage for over 875 years and never sold. It started with a Norman knight and today Dudmaston is home to the Hamilton-Russell family, and its story continues to revolve around the rhythms of the local community.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston/history-of-dudmaston

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Non-member admission: 

  • Adult(18+): Starts from £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid
  • Child(5–17) (under 5s free): Starts from £6.10 with Gift Aid & £5.50 without Gift Aid
  • Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): Starts from £30.30 with Gift Aid & £27.50 without Gift Aid
  • One adult family: Starts from £18.20 with Gift Aid & £16.50 without Gift Aid

For more details please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Park: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Second-hand bookshop: 11:00 - 16:00
  • Tea-room: 11:00 - 16:00

Time may vary please check: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston#place-prices

Address: Quatt, Bridgnorth WV15 6QN, UK

Post Code: WV15 6QN

Council: Shropshire

County: Shropshire

  • By road: The Dudmaston estate extends either side of the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.
  • By bus: The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate. There is no bus service on Sundays.
  • Parking: Our countryside car parks in Comer Woods (WV15 6QJ), Hampton Loade (WV15 6HD) and the Sawmill (WV15 6QW) are open every day, all year round. For the Sawmill car park, take the lane opposite the main entrance for Dudmaston Hall, pass The Holt and the car park will be on your right. Parking is free for National Trust members. When open, free parking is available at Dudmaston Hall (WV15 6QN). Please scan your membership card at Visitor Reception (admission applies for non-members).

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