Hanbury Hall #50places2025

After enjoying my National Trust membership in 2023, I decided I would rejoin the Trust for 2025. 

I visited Hanbury Hall in 2023 in a flying visit and had always intended to return. Something I didn’t do with my last membership.

Hanbury Hall

A country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. The William and Mary-style country house and garden, originally a stage-set for summer parties, offer a glimpse into life at the turn of the 18th century.

Current saving £103.30
One adult £17.00
Parking free
Total saving £17.00
Cumulative saving £211.50
Membership cost £91.20
Net cumulative saving £120.30

So with time to spare I made a return trip to Hanbury Hall. The sat nav sent me down narrow lanes, but I arrived and parked the car. Despite it been a quieter day, the car park was very busy.

Having had my membership card scanned I made my way to the house.

I really love the walk up to the house, the impressive entrance and front lawns.

I really enjoyed exploring the house and the murals are a real highlight of the entrance hall and staircase. I also liked the concept of the green room, where you are able to sit and read for a while.

After exploring the house, I stopped for a coffee in the Stables Cafe, and it was warm enough to sit outside.

Croome #50places2025

After enjoying my National Trust membership in 2023, I decided I would rejoin the Trust for 2025. 

Though when I was last a member of the National Trust I had visited a few properties in the Midlands, I hadn’t been to Croome.

Croome

Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration all in one place.

Current saving £15.80
One adult £17.00
Parking – Free
Total saving £17.00
Cumulative saving £124.00
Membership cost £91.20
Net cumulative saving £32.80

As well as the house, there is some lovely parkland, and a small RAF museum.

Unlike some National Trust properties there is no furniture inside the house, but this means that you can explore the entirety of the property, including the basement and the first floor. I liked how I was able to walk freely around the house. Not to say I missed the furnished rooms, but it was an interesting change.

This year I have planned to visit fifty places.