Dudmaston Hall and Gardens, Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN
Details
Accessibility
2025-
Assistance dogs welcome
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible toilets are available at Dudmaston Hall
Braille guide for historic rooms and galleries.
Changing Places toilet available at Dudmaston Hall.
Designated Disability parking available at Dudmaston Hall.
Drop-off point
Large print (guide or menu)
Induction loop
Level access to food outlet
Level access around reception, orchard and hall.
An off road mobility vehicle (Tramper) is available at Dudmaston Hall and Comer Woods. To pre-book email dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk, at least 24 hours before your visit. Include your name, date and time of your visit. The user must only use the Tramper on the Morfe and Explorer Trails and will be provided with the Tramper route map.
Ramped access/slopes
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
Wheelchairs available
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
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Brief description
"Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston is something unexpected in the Shropshire countryside. A much loved home for over 875 years you will find the family rooms scattered with photos and perhaps an odd pair of shoes or two peeping out from under a table. The unexpected galleries create a total contrast, with their formal, crisp lines. They were designed by the last owner, Rachel, Lady Labouchere, to house her and her husband’s differing modern and traditional collections of art for the visitor to peruse.
The gardens provide amazing vistas and tranquillity while the orchard is the perfect place to relax and for the children to let off steam. For more stunning views and getting up close to nature head to Big Pool and Dingle woods, while the wider estate provides extensive walking routes for year round enjoyment.
Dudmaston Hall is the family home of Mr and Mrs Mark Hamilton-Russell."
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
+ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudmaston_Hall
2025: Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house in the care of the National Trust in the Severn Valley, Shropshire, England.
Dudmaston Hall is located near the village of Quatt, a few miles south of the market town of Bridgnorth, just off the A442 road.
The property is a late 17th-century country mansion and an example of a traditional Shropshire country estate, in that it comprises the main hall, the landscaped gardens, parkland, managed woodlands, lakeside, farmland and the estate cottages, for example at Quatt, a model village designed by London architect John Birch in 1870 for the workers and tenants of the estate.
The hall contains an outstanding art collection, described by the National Trust as "one of Britain's most important public collections of modern art",[12] including sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth plus an extensive collection of mid-20th-century Spanish paintings and pottery, collected by former resident Sir George Labouchère during his diplomatic service.[13]
Other than that, many activities go on around the estate – pig-farming, asparagus-growing. Dudmaston also features in its very own traditional way of "tushing" using a horse to pull logs in the woods where a tractor can not reach. This is done with a Fell Pony, which were originally used as pack ponies for carrying lead from the mines.
In 1814, Georgiana Whitmore, a daughter of William Whitmore and sister of the budding politician, married computing pioneer Charles Babbage. Babbage lived at Dudmaston Hall for significant periods and even engineered the central heating system.[18] Their son Henry Prevost Babbage's 1910 Analytical Engine Mill was on display at Dudmaston Hall until the 1980s, after which it was moved to the Science Museum, London.[19]"
Address
Dudmaston Hall, Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QN
2025-
dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
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Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
Directions
By Road -
Opening Times and Admission Prices:
For up-to-date opening times see:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
Admission Prices 2025:
Dudmaston Hall - admission to Dudmaston is free for National Trust members and under 5s. Non-members pay admission fee on arrival, this includes parking.
Adult (18+) - With Gift Aid - £16.50 Without Gift Aid - £15.00
Child (5-17) - With Gift Aid - £8.30 Without Gift Aid - £7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) - With Gift Aid - £41.30 Without Gift Aid - £37.50
One adult family - With Gift Aid - £24.80 Without Gift Aid - £22.50
Countryside car parks - parking is free for National Trust members in Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and Sawmill car parks. There is a £6 all day parking charge for non-members at Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and Sawmill car parks.
Paying on your phone at the countryside car parks
Download the JustPark app, follow the prompts and input the location code for your car park.
Countyside car park location codes:
Comer Woods - 80564
Hampton Loade - 80565
Sawmill - 80566
Further guidance on how to do this is displayed near the parking meter.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
2025: By Bus-
The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate. There is no bus service on Sundays.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
Amenities
2025-
Book Shop
Car Parking
Dogs are not allowed into the garden at Dudmaston but are welcome, on lead, in all other outdoor areas at the property.
Guided Tour - 'A Cocktail of Art' tour of the Galleries and garden tours take place on days when volunteer guides are available. Ask at reception on arrival.
Tea Room
Toilet
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Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
St Andrew's Church, Quatt Malvern, Shropshire
1,062 metres*
1,142 metres*
Daniels Mill, Eardington, Shropshire
2.61 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.