If you time your visit right you will be taken on a trip into the past. Particularly vivid are the butler's room and the kitchen for bringing the modern mind hard up against the harsh reality of a servant's life in the heyday of the hall. The picture shows the staircase down which a coffin could conveniently be lowered should the need arise.
Comparing this visit to the likes of croft castle you'l be in for dissapointment. I didn't think much to this building. Being a person who loves history this place didn't do it for me..... I love local history and I am local but this didn't stand out compared to other places I have visited. Thier wasn't much "going on" and the staff went to interested in telling us anything about the rooms. I wouldn't come here again.
Positives; Berrington has beautiful interiors. Exquisite furniture and some really interesting objects. The play area is lovely in a little woodland area and they make a real effort to make the experience "kiddie" friendly.Negatives; I dont thing enough of the private rooms are open. All of the formal setting is and the family bedroom but when you think the house was built for 4-8 people but those people were supported by a team of 45 underlings there is disappointingly little about their lives. I really have hoovered between 3 and four stars but the entrance fee to "what you can see" ratio has nudged me towards 3. That being said I do visit the property semi regularly and will undoubtedly go again.
This is a smaller property but it has a cafeteria, shop and a lovely walled garden.The laundry is an impressive building and I have never seen another like it.
As soon as we arrived we got a great vibe from the staff who seemed to really enjoy their jobs and showing you points of interest. The grounds had great spaces for picnics or the kids running around and a lovely suntrap courtyard where can have a drink and snack from the cafe. Would definitely recommend to any friends
Berrington Hall is a beautiful building, built on an elevated position overlooking stunning parkland. The staff inside are friendly and informative. We found the history presented to us in ways which were accessible and compelling. We especially found the stories of those who fought in WW1 truly touching. Our only disappointment was the cafe which was ill prepared for customers. On our arrival at Midday, the staff did not know what food was available and did not appear interested in finding out either!! We asked for the soup advertised on the menu board, was told it was not available, offered no alternative, chose a scone and coffee and sat down, disappointed. Ten minutes later they put up another type of soup with a couple of sausage favourites! Why not ask us to wait ten minutes and we would then have had some warming soup on a very cold day?' Very disappointing, when usually National Trust cafes are so enjoyable.
We took our family and my parents for a birthday weekend. The house was amazing, such a beautiful setting. We will definitely visit again in the future, the staff were friendly and informative. Simply beautiful
Superb visit with really knowledgible guides and real friendlinessDirty crockery we had to search for clean cups and then watch others do the same..come on NT thats not onHowever well worth the visit
A stop here was not on the planned route. The hall was very good and the staff helpful but not over powering. Well worth a visit. Around eighteen rooms to see then a courtyard stables and gardens. The latter would clearly be better in the summer.
We are family members of the National Trust. Beautiful house to visit. Excellent quiz for the children with lots of facts that really interested them. Good fun dressing up in the Georgian wigs and clothes. Excellent half term craft activities. Parkland great for running about in and really good out door play area. Very helpful volunteers on site. I would suggest giving more information on the 'play' dairy as there aren't many in the country and perhaps more could be made of it. Good cafe for lunch.