National Trust - Berrington Hall — Attraction in Eye, Moreton and Ashton

There is some repair work currently taking place on the dome of the house, but it doesn't detract from the key exhibits in the house which include some fine paintings, a tapestry and an exhibition of period clothing on the upper floor. A young lady dressed in period costume is very informative about the various layers women wore at the time. Well, I'm afraid I just have to mention the large pink pineapple like sculpture in the orchard section of the walled garden. But I cannot be as kind as some commentators who have already passed judgement on this. It is totally out of keeping with the nature of this place; garish, ugly, an affront to one's sensibilities. It really doesn't belong here. This whole property losses a star because of this. The place is not relaxing to sit and contemplate nature with this structure in your face. I made my feelings felt to staff who informed me that it was scheduled to be removed end of September. Modern art!!! What were they thinking placing this tasteless obtrusive object here... Enough said. Other than the sculpture, the walled garden is pleasant, but would be improved by the addition of nice flowers, as with the walled garden in the neighbouring property...

Free to National Trust members or £14. The car park is free. There are toilets near the entrance and another set near the house. There is a café in the courtyard next to the house. The entrance is a short walk to the house. You are able to wonder around the house on your own. There are volunteers who will be able to answer you questions. Look up when in the house as there are ornate ceilings. There are a number of dresses on display in the house that show what the lady of the house wore to court. There are also information boards in each room explaining the room. There are also information boards explaning the dresses. The house shows that those who lived there were rich and of a high status. Unfortunately on the day we visited the ground floor with the kitchen was closed due to there not being enough volunteers. There are a number of walks avialable around the estate of different lengths. One of these lead to Berrington Pool. There is a walled garden. This has a potting shed. This potting shed is large and displays details of every gardener that has worked at the gardens. The landscape was designed by Capability Brown. It was his...

My wife and I second visit here on a Saturday after some 12 years+, this time we bought our grown up children & partners and also our granddaughter. We’d forgot just how wonderful this place is. The grounds are majestic, you have to do the red route taking you around the pool, takes about an hour. There are so many rooms to see & today that didn’t include the lower kitchen, laundry, servants quarters which we were told are open only every Monday owing to volunteer staff shortages. Such a pleasant house, so interesting. I think it ranks up there as one of our favourites. A tea room & seperate cafe, indoor and outdoor seating including a lovely courtyard. Staff were so friendly & knowledgeable to chat too. The walled garden is a must & don’t forget to take a look at the huge potting shed ! As well as the ‘curved’ part of the walled garden. NT are clearly doing a lot to breath new life into Berrington. Good spacious nearby parking, toilets here to off the car-park. Dogs allowed in all parts except the house which was a big plus for us. We need to come back on a Monday to explore down below. Berrington is everything that you want a NT...