Name: Packwood House
Rating: 5.0

Packwood House

Packwood Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire B94 6AT, UK

1-99 Years

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Packwood House the culmination of a lifetime of dreams: salvaged objects and exotic pieces come together in a Jacobean meets Edwardian style. Beautiful, homely, warm and welcoming. We can't put it better than a visitor in the 1920s did: A house to dream of, a garden to dream in.

The house was originally built in the 16th century, yet its interiors were extensively restored between the First and Second World Wars by Graham Baron Ash to create a fascinating 20th-century evocation of domestic Tudor architecture. Packwood House contains a fine collection of 16th-century textiles and furniture, and the gardens have renowned herbaceous borders and a famous collection of yews.

Prices starts from £19.80 for adults, £9.90 for Child and £29.70 for Family. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

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Features

House: 16th-century Tudor house, lovingly restored at the beginning of the 20th century by Graham Baron Ash, son of a wealthy industrialist.
Garden: Garden includes brightly coloured, ‘mingled style’ herbaceous borders, lakeside walk, famous sculpted yews and an 18th-century gentleman’s kitchen garden.
Parkland: Around 150 acres of parkland, wildflower meadows with 5 different types of native orchids, ancient woodland with bluebells, oak and hornbeam.
Family-friendly things to do at Packwood: With lots of open space and freedom to explore and play, the garden and parkland at Packwood are an ideal place for a family day out. The house is ready for explorers on rainy days, with new treasures to discover in every room. From picnics to welly walks, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Visiting the house at Packwood: Explore the house at Packwood, where salvaged objects and exotic pieces come together in a Jacobean-meets-Edwardian style. During your visit, you'll wander through several meticulously furnished rooms, including the homely Drawing Room and the Great Hall, which was once a cow barn. The collection at Packwood House includes sixteenth century tapestries, technicolour stained-glass, and a teacup fit for a Queen.
Exploring the garden at Packwood: “A house to dream of; a garden to dream in.” So wrote a visitor to Packwood in the 1930s. Wander around the garden, and a bit further afield to find out how true that comment is. Discover herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows and a beautiful orchard. Don’t miss the bountiful kitchen garden and admire the magnificent yew trees.
Exploring the estate at Packwood: There’s plenty to explore beyond the boundaries of Packwood House. Miles of public footpaths in the surrounding estate take in fields, woodland and canals. Find out more about the places to discover at Packwood and the flora and fauna that you might see along the way.
Shopping: Shop filled with gifts, homeware, books and gardening accessories. Seasonal selection of plants for sale in the barnyard.

Facilities

Parking: Free, 100 yards.
Food & Drinks: Garden Kitchen Café serving hot and cold food and drinks, sweet treats and ice cream. Trailer open on busy days.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads are welcome in the car park, public footpaths across the estate, café terrace and barnyard. Assistance dogs only in the house and gardens.

What to see

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Packwood Welly Walk: Perfect for families with children, this is a nice easy walk that should take the most vigorous walker approximately 30 minutes to return to the car park and for a leisurely stroll with the family around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Packwood House to Baddesley Clinton walk: A beautiful walk through the Arden countryside, taking in the Stratford-upon-Avon canal and tranquil National Trust places in Warwickshire.

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General Admission from 1 March:

Adult(18+): £19.80 with Gift Aid & £18.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £49.50 with Gift Aid & £45.00 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult + 2 Children: £29.70 with Gift Aid & £27.00 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £17.10.
Group Child(5–17): £8.55.

Winter Admission from 3 November:

Adult(18+): £13.20 with Gift Aid & £12.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £6.60 with Gift Aid & £6.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £33.00 with Gift Aid & £30.00 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult + 2 Children: £19.80 with Gift Aid & £18.00 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £11.40.
Group Child(5–17): £5.70.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/packwood-house#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/packwood-house#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00 - 15:00
Café: 09:00 - 16:00
Grounds: 09:00 - 16:00
Park: 09:00 - 16:00
Shop: 09:00 - 16:00
Kiosk: Opening times vary

Time may vary please check here: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/warwickshire/packwood-house#place-opening-times

Address: Packwood Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire B94 6AT, UK

Post Code: B94 6AT

Council: Warwick

County: Warwickshire

By road: 2 miles east of Hockley Heath (on A3400), 11 miles south-east of central Birmingham.
On foot: There are pleasant walks right through the estate, including the Millennium Way from Hockley Heath. The Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal Walk also passes nearby from Hockley Heath. It covers a part of the walk from National Trust Baddesley Clinton, which also includes the Grand Union Canal Walk and Heart of England Way.
By train: There are direct trains to Lapworth, Dorridge and Solihull from: Birmingham city centre (20 mins), Stratford-Upon-Avon (20 mins), Leamington Spa (15 mins), Warwick (15 mins) Stourbridge and Worcester. Dorridge also has trains from London Marylebone.
By bus: There are direct buses to Hockley Heath from: Dorridge (5 mins), Solihull (25 mins) and Stratford-Upon-Avon (35 mins).
Parking: Free, 100 yards.