Packwood House is a wonderful country retreat, ‘a house to dream of, a garden to dream in’.
Visit The National Trust’s Packwood House and discover how Baron Ash breathed new life in to the house; relax amongst the flowers, explore the gardens, adventure in the woods and venture across the parkland.
The house was lovingly restored at the beginning of the twentieth century by Graham Baron Ash. The house is originally sixteenth century, yet its interiors were extensively restored between the World Wars by Graham Baron Ash to create a fascinating twentieth century evocation of domestic Tudor architecture. Find out more about the art, tapestries and furniture that make Packwood unique and which reflect the lives and interests of its former owners.
Outside, the stunning flower borders, sculpted Yew gardens, woodland welly walks and beautiful lake mean there’s always something to suit your mood.
Feeling adventurous? Explore the welly walk through the woods take a stroll along the avenue of Chestnuts, wander round the lake or go further a-field and ramble across the countryside. Whatever you fancy we’ve got maps and trails to get you started.
Feeling dreamy? Find peace and quiet in the gardens, gently making your way around the graceful flower borders finding hidden view. Lose yourself in the Yew garden or soak up the atmosphere of the interiors of the house.
Feeling inspired? Visit the newly restored Kitchen Garden, filled with fruit trees, vegetables and flowers and pick up some ideas for your own plot. If you spot a gardener they’ll be happy to answer your questions. Listen to the talks in the garden every Thursday afternoon at 3pm given by a different gardener each week, or join the Head Gardener for one of his inspirational evening talks.
There is plenty for families to do at Packwood, from spotting Dalmatians in the house to a competitive game of croquet on the lawn or even a great game of hide and seek amongst the giant yew trees.
Whatever the weather, don’t worry if it’s raining. You can still enjoy a tour around the house or get your wellies on, grab an umbrella and splash in puddles as you walk around the garden. Wander round the famous Yew Garden and follow the spiral path up to The Mount for a wonderful view.
For families, there is something for everyone at Packwood, with gardens, parkland, trials and events. There are places to picnic, places to run and climb; places to hide and places to just stand still and wonder.
For opening days and times please see website.
? Adult: £9.15
? Child: £5.05
? Family: £23.30
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