Benthall Hall NT

Call Directions Website Contact the museum

Benthall Hall NT Benthall Hall The current house was built in 1535 but there have been Benthalls living on this site since the medieval period.

During this time the house has been part of many interesting events from the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution. During the Civil War, the house was seized by the Cavaliers and run as a Parliamentary garrison. The Royalists attacked but they were unsuccessful in retaking the property. Between 1720 and 1934 the Benthalls lost ownership of the estate, and one of the new custodians George Maw took full advantage of the close proximity to Ironbridge. George Maw and his brother were able to develop their tile business at Benthall because of the clay and coal available in this area. They even used the house as part of their sales technique by laying tiled floors here. The tiled floor in the entrance hall has only recently been rediscovered, because an oak floor had been put on top of it. In addition, George Maw was a distinguished botanist; he assembled a collection of rare plants from around the world in the garden, including a large collection of crocuses, which can be seen today in the spring and autumn. As well as the crocuses to see in the garden, there's also an intimate and carefully restored plantsman's garden, an old kitchen garden and interesting Restoration church.

We had a fantastically spooky show on from Behind the Door Productions Saturday evening, telling scary tales from Charle...
19/10/2026

We had a fantastically spooky show on from Behind the Door Productions Saturday evening, telling scary tales from Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Whilst the audience were listening to the eerie tales within the church, our team were in the garden with a smart telescope capturing the aptly named Ghost Nebula! Cloud cover did cause them to fail miserably but they managed to catch it the next evening...

Behind the Door Productions will be returning November 21st with two showings of A Christmas Carol. You can book your tickets now on our website. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/benthall-hall/events

Our new National Trust neighbour, Broseley Pipeworks, are opening up next Saturday, Sunday and Monday (17th to 19th). Be...
10/10/2026

Our new National Trust neighbour, Broseley Pipeworks, are opening up next Saturday, Sunday and Monday (17th to 19th). Benthall Hall is just over a mile away from the Pipeworks, so make a day of it and visit the two sites! The Pipeworks require pre-booking for a visit. No booking required to see us at Benthall. More information on booking a visit to the Pipeworks can be found here -> https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/ironbridge-gorge/events/f4362047-ce97-4c00-8beb-18015e0fb77f

Looking for your next opportunity?Join the National Trust team across South Shropshire and Kinver Edge, where every day ...
29/09/2026

Looking for your next opportunity?

Join the National Trust team across South Shropshire and Kinver Edge, where every day brings something new.

We’re looking for a Community, Participation & Volunteering Manager to provide parental leave cover. If you’re passionate about heritage, engaging with local communities and supporting volunteers to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Appy here https://rebrand.ly/w7den92

Important visitor information. From Monday the 7th September until Monday the 14tth of September, the orange trail throu...
04/09/2026

Important visitor information.

From Monday the 7th September until Monday the 14tth of September, the orange trail through the parkland will be temporarily closed. This is to allow the Mining Remediation Authority to attend to the sink hole which opened up in the parkland during the early spring.

It will be necessary on occasions to temporarily stop traffic whilst vehicles are accessing the site to deliver materials and equipment, please follow any instructions given by staff working at the site, and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Images show the type of signage used to close the permissive path. Two images of the Heras fencing creating a safe working area. A watercolour of the parkland, by an unidentified artist showing the open cast mining activity, dating from around the 1930's.

16/08/2026

We have a new children's trail in the garden! Collect your trail sheet from visitor reception and help us discover what event Queen Flora is trying to invite the fairies to! The trail is free to pick up (normal admission applies for entry to the garden). Opening times can be found on our website. We'll see you soon!

What a beautiful way to spend an evening. Some of our volunteer team gathered to watch the solar eclipse over the fields...
12/08/2026

What a beautiful way to spend an evening. Some of our volunteer team gathered to watch the solar eclipse over the fields. Did you see it? Where did you watch it from tonight?

10/08/2026

Our very own Victorian resident, George Maw, visited our Artisan Craft Fair this morning. Come along yourself and see what goodies are for sale!

08/08/2026
08/08/2026

The Volunteers Artisan Craft Fair is now open! We are open everyday from now until Sunday 16th (excl. 13th and 14th). We hope to see you there!

From this Saturday 18 July, discover plenty of places to play this summer at Benthall Hall. A choice of play and sports ...
16/07/2026

From this Saturday 18 July, discover plenty of places to play this summer at Benthall Hall. A choice of play and sports equipment will be available to borrow for self-guided fun in the garden.

Families are invited to unleash their competitive sides – who’s the best hula hooper? Who can do the most keepy-uppies?

During the holidays Benthall Hall is open 5 days a week (Saturday-Wednesday). All activities are free of charge. Normal admission applies, free entry for National Trust members.

There's also plenty of places to play at nearby Dudmaston Estate NT (Bridgnorth) and NT Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses (Kidderminster). Check each property page for details.

📸 National Trust Images - James Dobson

Plan your visit☀️ https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/benthall-hall/events/6858f69a-3cab-4428-a07e-68217ac0c314

Address

Benthall Hall
Broseley
TF125RX

Telephone

+441952882159

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Benthall Hall NT posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Benthall Hall NT:

Shortcuts

Share

Category