Local Visit: Berrington Hall

Tuesday, 2 June.Berrington Hall is a Georgian House sitting within Capability Browns final garden and landscape. Explore the Hall at leisure being sure to see the court mantua dress an exemplary example. There are many NT guides who are extremely informative and answer many questions. Our very own Nick St. George will provide a garden history & architectural tour outside, including a special talk entitled Berrington, Brown & the Backlash. This will examine the background to Berringtons internationally significant, late Capability Browns landscape and its neo-classical house, designed by Browns son-in law, Henry Holland.
The venue has a tea room serving cakes and sandwiches.
Finish: at your leisure. House and gardens close at 5pm. Last entry to the house is at 4pm.
Garden Tours. 12.45 to 2.15 and 3 to 4.30.Visit leaders: Carole and David Entwistle
Price: 5 for National Trust members plus booking fee
Non members must make a separate booking through Ticketsource for their entry ticket
Maximum number: 35
Start: 11am when Hall opens
Garden tours: 12.45 to 2.15pm and 3-4.4.30pm
Finish: leave at your leisure. The gardens and Berrington Hall close at 5pm
Transport: own car/car share.