Benthall Hall NT

25/05/2026

🌼🦋 The grass is growing at Benthall Hall… and that’s great news for wildlife! 🦋🌼

You may have noticed areas of longer grass in the Kitchen Garden as part of No Mow May — and we’re keeping it going through the summer months too.

By mowing less often, we’re creating important habitats for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Longer grass provides shelter, food sources and spaces for insects to complete their life cycles, helping nature thrive right here at Benthall Hall 🌿

You might also spot the beautiful pattern cut into the lawn, inspired by the iconic designs of Victorian tile designer George Maw. Follow more of his story throughout the property, and find out how Maw's passion for plants, science, and craft continues to shape Benthall Hall today.

22/05/2026

🎉Happy half term!

We have plenty to enjoy at Benthall Hall this week.

Have a picnic in the garden or enjoy a snack or a drink from the Shepherd's Hut.

Explore hands-on activities, crack creative challenges, and collect stamps in a trail passport at every stop on the George Maw suitcase trail.

Benthall Hall is open every day except Thursday and Friday in half term, 12 noon to 4.30.

📸James Dobson
📸Alan B

Hall

13/05/2026

As part of the our new exhibition celebrating the work and travels of George Maw, we are delighted to be able to offer tile decorating workshops on the site, hosted by our friends from Craven Dunhill.

This workshop enables you to create your own unique tile using the traditional decorating process of tubelining. Using a clay slip to create an outline you will then infill your pattern with our beautiful coloured glazes (although they will be mostly grey on the day!).

Workshop sessions will take place in the Farmyard barn and are expected to last around an hour depending upon the complexity of the design you choose. Workshop sessions are open to children and adults.

The workshop fee is £18 per participant. Children under 10 may need assistance from their grown-ups and all under 16s must be accompanied. There is no charge for non-tile makers. If you are not a National Trust member you will be able to access the workshop space without entering the main property.

Once your tiles are finished, they are dried before being fired to 1030 degrees. This usually takes around 2 weeks, but can take longer at busy times. We will then post out your tile to you, if you are not local enough to collect (please select this option, if it is required, when you book).

To book a session, please visit our website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/benthall-hall/events/1aee2e21-373f-4e2b-be2a-7e494996e405

04/05/2026

UPDATE 2pm: We have now reopened the car park and are ready to welcome more visitors to Benthall!

12:30pm: Please note the car park is full. We recommend arriving after 2:30pm to avoid disappointment. Last entry is 4pm.

01/05/2026

Did you know that May is National Walking Month?

🥾🥾Now is a great time to lace up those walking boots and explore one of your local National Trust trails.

Why not make a day of it and take this strenuous but delightful circular route from Benthall Hall, taking in the world-famous town of Ironbridge.

Explore this circular walk from Benthall Hall, Shropshire to Ironbridge and back through a World Heritage Site and countryside.

18/04/2026

📢📢 New pin badge at Benthall Hall!!! 📢📢

As part of the new George Maw exhibition we have recently launched at Benthall, we are excited to announce new pin badges for sale! The badge brings together the three key themes from the exhibition. Based on a beautiful encaustic tile design, the badge brings together a delicate crocus and ammonite, celebrating George Maw's tile business, passion for plant collecting and interest in geology. Look closely and you'll also spot George's initials "GM" woven into the design.

Available now from visitor reception for a suggested donation of £3. Each sale helps us look after Benthall Hall for everyone, for ever.

15/04/2026

Come and say ‘Hey’ at the Benthall Craft Fair this weekend! Enjoy the range of beautiful and unique hand crafted items created by our very talented volunteers, who have taken inspiration from the stunning Benthall Estate and/or made items with materials sourced from the Estate.

Entry to the Craft Fair is free of charge. Parking is £3 for the day or free for National Trust members. Admission applies to visit the hall and garden.

15/04/2026

Pop by and say "Hey" at the Benthall Artisan Craft Fair this weekend in St Bartholomew's Church! Fantastic handmade crafts available to buy as a gift for a friend (or yourself!). Open 10am to 4pm.

02/01/2026

It is a glorious winter morning here at Benthall Hall. Our Gardener in Charge has been out and about checking the garden and glasshouse and captured these wonderful scenes as he went on his way.

Just to remind you that the house and garden are closed for the winter and reopen in mid-February, see the website for more details about our exact opening times.