NT Brockhampton

07/05/2026

We’ve been reviewing how we connect with our followers on Facebook and we’ve decided that the best approach is to have just one account that covers all the properties in Herefordshire. You’ll still get regular updates and news about Brockhampton but there will also be news from Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and The Weir Garden.

To do this we’re going to close this account and ask you to follow the National Trust Herefordshire account here instead. It’s run by the same people who cover Brockhampton. This account will be closing on 31 May.

Thank you for following and supporting us here - we would love to see you on the National Trust Herefordshire account. Your generous support of the National Trust places in Herefordshire enables us to continue caring for nature, beauty and history at each of these unique and special places. Thank you.

07/05/2026

Free archaeology talk on Saturday 30 May at Stretton Sugwas Village Hall. Email [email protected] to secure your place.

Following last year’s successful archaeological excavation at NT The Weir Garden in Herefordshire, Midlands and East of England Archaeologist Viviana will deliver a public talk to share the results of the excavation, including results from specialist assessments, to volunteers, local residents and local groups in Stretton Sugwas on Saturday 30 May.

The excavation, carried out during the Festival of Archaeology in 2025, aimed to characterise the nature of a Romano-British double-ditched enclosure, first identified by aerial photography in the 1970s and later confirmed by geophysical survey at Old Weir Farm.

The project was driven by the desire to research and preserve by record a site threatened by river erosion and climate change. Equally it was designed to offer a safe and accessible place for volunteers and local groups to participate in archaeological research, contributing to the archaeological and cultural story of their community.

Viviana says “This is a special project and one that took time to plan properly because we wanted to make sure the event was specifically programmed and delivered to and for local residents, local groups and our funders who interact with this wonderful landscape daily. The historic and cultural landscapes that surround us are often challenging to read because there are no obvious clues on the ground, or because they are not accessible.

These types of events are extremely important as they give us an opportunity to tell, or remind of, forgotten, lost or untold stories of past societies and landscapes; to connect sites through research but also to connect people and places with the conservation and nature restoration work we are delivering”.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

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30/04/2026

Birdwatchers, we’d love your help. We’ve spotted a wagtail near the toilets at Brockhampton and we’re keen to confirm exactly what it is. While we’ve shared a grey wagtail photo here for reference, the habitat around the sighting could point towards a yellow wagtail, which favours open grassland, orchards and farmland.
Grey wagtails are usually found close to fast‑flowing water, which we don’t have nearby – but nature always likes to keep us guessing.

If you’re visiting Brockhampton and spot this wagtail, let us know what you think.👀📸



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22/04/2026

Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and enjoy Brockhampton’s beautiful orchards and parkland at our first Trust10 run?

📆Registration: From 8.30am at the Welcome & Arrival Centre
(Please don’t arrive before 8.15am so we have time to set up.)
⏱️Run start: 9am
Free, no booking required
☕️Post‑run: Refuel at the Granary kiosk from 10am

🚗Parking is limited, so please car share where possible. We’d love everyone to take part, but you may be turned away once the car park is full.

Brockhampton Trust10 will take place on the fourth Sunday of every month, giving you plenty of opportunities to take part. The waymarked route is also available year round if you’d like to run or walk it in your own time.

Further information and FAQs on our website.

13/04/2026

The ancient damson trees have had their moment and now our young orchard trees are beginning to blossom 🌸
A beautiful passing of the seasons and of generations in the orchard.

Each blossom is a small but hopeful step towards the orchards of the future.

07/04/2026

New. Free. 10k. Join our Trust10 trail run on the fourth Sunday of every month (April-September) and explore Brockhampton at your own pace. Whether you're training for a challenge or fancy a sociable jog in the fresh air, everyone's welcome.

Choose between a 5km loop or the full 10km, breathe in the Herefordshire countryside and enjoy the views along the way.

Free event - no booking needed
Registration from 8.30am at the Welcome and arrival centre
Run starts 9am
Refuel afterwards at the Granary kiosk, open from 10am
Suitable for 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied). Wellies not required - but expect mud!
Dogs welcome on a short lead.

Find out everything you need to know on our website nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

03/04/2026

This Bank Holiday weekend, bring the whole family along for some Easter fun at Brockhampton! Enjoy our Easter trail winding through the orchards, now beautifully in blossom. There’s plenty to explore with family friendly walks, café, a spotter challenge inside the manor house and a second-hand bookshop to browse.

Our Easter trail runs until Sunday 12 April. Unfortunately, we we’ve run out of Easter eggs sooner than planned – with only a few clutches left, we may have run out by the time you come to visit. You can still come and enjoy the Easter trail free of charge, but egg prizes are no longer available.

Photo credit: Rob Coleman

02/04/2026

We’re at CountryTastic at Malvern Three Counties Showground today, Thursday 2 April. If you’re visiting, come and say hello to National Trust Herefordshire 👋

We’re sharing stories from Berrington Hall, Croft Castle, Brockhampton and The Weir Garden, as well as the seven countryside places we look after, including Midsummer Hill on the Malvern Hills.

You’ll find us alongside our friends at RSPB, chatting all things nature, beauty and history, and sharing ideas for brilliant days out right here in Herefordshire – with every visit helping to support nature and history. 💚

Three Counties

01/04/2026

IMPORTANT VISITOR UPDATE - Due to high demand, blossom viewing at Brockhampton is now bookable by individual tree. 🌸

Damsons are fully booked.
Apples still have availability.
Blackthorn is not taking appointments.

Happy April Fools from Brockhampton

Reveal:

No booking required — our blossom is very happy to be shared 😄 Come and enjoy it, while it lasts.

Plan your visit at nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton