National Trust - Dudmaston Estate

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Sign posts not great as you need to get tokens for entry from the clocktower book shop which isn't signed. Decent cafe. isn't massive. 30 minutes needed to through. Nice gardens. Loads of kids activities but assume this was only due to summer holidays. Max time on site was 1hr 30m. If local a visit. If traveling far wouldn't bother. gardens. Visited the house. Historically different from other houses I visited in the National Trust. Nice café. The tagline of the National Trust is ‘for everyone, forever’. This is a tad hypocritical. The opening hours of Dudmaston appear to primarily benefit the Hamilton-Russell family rather than the general public! This was absolutely amazing ,we had originally gone on the Saturday I didn't realise it is not on Friday and Saturday my own fault for not checking so we went on a Sunday. The and and especially the were just absolutely , this is a must for any National trust pass holder . The was incredible in its history and the fact it is still lived in the were so to around . It was very busy because it was such a day ,it was to see so many families and people just sitting having picnics or just walking around .there is even a play for the smaller children .it even had its own little museum inside which was very interesting. The staff were wonderful and informative and helpful. We had a day there and are eager to revisit soon , the second hand bookshop and the cafe are also well popping in . I've just returned from an Easter Monday to this gem of a property. It was very busy predictably but the are large and can easily accommodate lots of people. The are well kept with some fine specimens of Magnolia and early flowering Rhododendron which are extremely photogenic. The interior of the Hall itself is recommended; the Library alone is visiting. There are lots of knowledgeable volunteers throughout the Hall who will provide information to help colour the Hall's history. The Tea Room is quite small but fortunately due to the weather many people were sitting outside in an extensive air area. I spent a good three hours in total; a around the offers more opportunities for photos. An extremely pleasant few hours. Interesting with very helpful & knowledgeable volunteers and staff. Good National Trust teashop and clean toilets. Free parking seems to extend to non-members which is unusual. Impressive grounds. Well a .... we were there for around five hours. Just to x place to visit..the autumn fair was a bonus. Fantastic walks around We had a family day out here we took a picnic and had a wonderful all round the pool and Gardens. If modern art is your thing then the galleries are a must Another birthday treat and a place we have wanted to for a long time. We parked on the grass and walked, noting there is ample parking. As we began our walk, we noticed a table with a selection of games for visitors to use as well as balance bikes for younger ones. As we were meeting our family here, we had lunch in the orchard, purchasing hot drinks from the cafe, then off to explore. We were not to be disappointed. The is huge, with amazing views across the valley and lake. We saw many magnificent trees of all shapes and coloured leaves, and a landscape project in progress. We walked around by the boathouse and around a large lake, with plenty of ducks and geese. The far side of the has a narrow beach, where we had a go at skimming stones across the water. Walking back towards to exit, two family members took advantage of the badminton rackets and with their son 'acting' as a referee, when he wasn't falling into the flower bed, played for around 30 minutes. We had all enjoyed a great afternoon out and had lost all track of the time. We suddenly realised the staff were packing away everything prior to closing. Dudmaston Hall is a great place to visit, for everyone of all ages and abilities. The Hall will be on our radar for a spring next year. place for a with the dog, we did the wider loop, followed by the inner loop trails - both were fairly well signposted. Dog was happy with water in the streams to splash in. Tearoom VERY busy with drinks taking a long time to make (not the staffs fault, they can only go as fast as the machines they have) this was on a weekday, so I can only imagine what it would be like at the weekend. Worth noting that the gates dont until 11am, we hadn't realised that as most places are 9 or 10 and were waiting for the gates for about 20 minutes along with a few other cars - I don't know if this changes depending on season, so best to check. place to relax and spend some time. Take a book, take a picnic and relax... or maybe the dog in the or let the children play and explore. Definitely a A place to while away a few hours, on a dry autumn day. The is closed now until spring, but the gardens, lake, woodland walks & parkland are still open, for all to enjoy. There is a indoor tearoom, an ice-cream hut & the expected second-hand bookshop on site, plus a outdoor eating in the orchard. If you enjoy modern art, there is displays a look in the galleries. Autumn was on full display for our & we loved it. We checked the website yesterday evening. It said it was open. We drove a reasonable distance only to find it was closed. We're very impressed. around the gardens and lake. Very relaxing stroll in the typical English countryside. Great coffee too from their cafe. We drive for miles to get here and it was closed, website said it was open, disappointed to say the least. A long drive could have been avoided Historical building with deeds on display dating back over a thousand years. Art displayed from modern works to some as old as 1700's. Very informative and helpful staff with lots of knowledge to share. Easy to get around with a lakeside landscape, the only issue is you can't take dogs in the but dogs aloud in other areas. Restaurant on-site with loads of outdoor seating. Kids with climbing frames and slides. Large grass car park with disabled and wheelchairs when asked at reception. I personally really enjoyed the history of the place, would go again. We arrived at 1pm, it was busy so we parked in the field outside of the cattle gridded pass. There was an Autumn Fair on so lots of handmade gifts, and artists showcasing their creations. We grabbed a flat white, tea and two carbonated drinks + 2 mars bars at £16 it was a little pricey, but not uncommon for a NT property. I was unsure how the would look in Autumn 🍁 but wow, they were stunning. The acers were a particular high point for me, there's a bench just by the lake. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed by the lake, so my husband stayed with our Shitzu Mabel and we had a wander. There's a bookshop and the property to look around but we kept to the grounds. If you love autumn as much as I do, it's perfect - but perhaps don't bring your dog 🐕 or atleast decide who's going to play dog sitter. I know there's a wonderful gallery in the house, which is definitely a and Comer woods is nearby - and accessible for wheelchair users! 🫶🏻 This was our first to Dudmaston and it didn’t disappoint, there is ample parking for every at the main entrance. You are greeted as always by friendly and helpful staff, there is a park for the children at the main entrance which then leads to the orchard where there are laid out trees in blossom currently with ample seating areas for you to enjoy. As with most national trusts there is a coffee shop where you can buy food cakes and coffee. The Manor itself is and you can inside at allotted times by gathering a token at the book shop. Once you taken a peak inside you then have the amazing to explore, the gardens are stunning and there is grass to take it all in directly outside the Manor House. If you fancy more of a there are several well laid out trials going around the and through the forest looping back to where you stared. All in all another must national trust site. Incredible, well maintained gardens and home. The free and garden tours are booking in for and the guides are very knowledgeable. The around the is much longer than it looks at first glance. There's also quite a distance for the next bench to rest at once you're past the boat house. I was there for a funeral wake but the little I saw of the estate was wonderful A estate with lots to do. The are to around with stunning views of the lake. For families, Dudmaston provides free games and children’s bikes that are free to use and enjoy. Great place to visit. Kids had fun with activities provided and the were just wonderful to around. There's also a play for the kids. A great day out for all ages with so many areas for picnicking too. We didn't the as we were enjoying the outdoors. We have National Trust membership which is well it. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.