Packwood House Visit
Overview
Another in our series of National Trust property visits.
Packwood House is 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 and 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.
We will be able to view the house and garden and after our visit we can have a well earned cuppa in the Garden Kitchen Café and visit the onsite shop and plant shop for goodies!
Please note that if there are low volunteer numbers the house may only be accessible via guided tour, timed ticket only (not bookable).
Entry is free if you are a National Trust member. Please make sure that you book the correct ticket type and if you have a National Trust card you will need to bring it with you on the day.
Includes
- Entrance to Packwood House and Gardens
- A small admin fee
- A warm welcome from your Spice Volunteer Coordinator
Extras
There is a cafe and shop onsite.
By road
2 miles east of Hockley Heath (on A3400), 11 miles south-east of central Birmingham.
Parking: free, 100 yards
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).
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member National Trust Cardholder | £2.00 | Available |
| Member | £19.50 | Available |
| Guest National Trust Cardholder | £4.00 | Available |
| Guest | £21.50 | Available |
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