harvington hall

busterSolihull

Having joined HHA membership (£75) twelve months ago and visiting Harvington Hall as our first property (have visited 27 properties over the past year for great value and in most cases better than NT) my wife and I enjoyed the revisit..As there was no guide available this time we toured the hall ourself using the recording audio machine which was very informative and interesting.Once again we had a lovely tea and excellent cake in the tea room and a stroll around the beautiful garden to work it off. Well worth the visit for approx 1-2 hours

RoxyDita

It wasn't the best day to be there because it was raining but it was interesting and it killed a few hours.The staff seemed very friendly even though there weren't many visitors.Very well kept place and beautiful garden.I would definetely go back there.

RoderickL52

If, like me, as a youngster you dreamt of secret passages and hidden rooms, you will love Harvington Hall. The reason for the hidden Priest holes are gruesome but part of our history and nowhere is this all better presented.Lovely tea room and gardens top off this must visit Hall.

U6259XXsueb

Harvington Hall is a small medieval moated manor house just south of Kidderminster.We had a guided tour from a very knowlegable lady who spent over an hour taking us back in time to when catholic priests were taken to the Tower of London and tortured to death. The house is famous for having more priest holes than any other in the country and you are to see many of them.This house has a fascinating history and well worth a visit.

579dianew

I have driven past the sign to this venue loads of times but never visited. It was a really interesting experience, thanks particularly to John the knowledgeable guide. A beautifully restored Manor House complete with moat and seven hides for priests. Great fun for the children and a lovely cafe. The recently restored malt house was interesting too and the setting is glorious. Pop into the church too.

Groyne36

A wonderful old hall with sloping floors on a number of levels. The architecture and hidden priest holes are are some of the best I have seen. There is option of guided tour or audio. We chose the latter which was very informative. This place well worth a visit and could well go back again for another look. Also an excellent tea room with a delightful selection of cakes coupled with friendly and efficient staff.

Wendysam26

We arrived quite late so didn't get the chance for a guided tour but within the price you do get audio guides which are very good and informative. The house was almost as it was with sloping floors, lots of priests hideaways and in each room plenty to see and admire. The malt house was also really interesting.All in all a lovely experience, just wish we had the time to go into the tea rooms which looked very welcoming.

235jackiet

Visited Harrington Hall with my Mum, we had a wonderful visit. Staff really pleasant and helpful. A wonderful little gem. Everywhere was clean and well labeled . Had lunch in the cafe and nothing was too much trouble, we were even asked if we would like tea pot topped up with hot water, never been asked this in other places. Will be going back . Thank you to all the lovely staff

brummysteve

This is a fascinating moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house, full of priest holes and many other items of interest.We had a guided tour, which I would really recommend as without it we would have missed so much.There is plenty for youngsters to see and do and the Tea room is excellent. It is a beautiful, peaceful place that we shall definitely return to.

681kimp

A beautiful, historic house decorated to reflect the colorful history of the house. The original paintings and furniture complemented by the informative guided or audio tours was amazing. I learned so much by seeing the "Priest Hides" with which I was unfamiliar. The entire tour and house is so well preserved and presented. Make sure you visit the adorable gift shop and delicious restaurant! It was a complete suprise in this remote location.

sands40

I visited here on 23/08/14 and was much surprised at how interesting this Hall is. The tour guide made it come alive with her excellent knowledge of the Hall. There some spectacular well hidden priest hideaways in this building. You can also look round on your own if you wish. They also have a coffee shop , lovely grounds , and of course toilet facilities. I can recommend this place to any one who likes something different . If you have walking disabilities you would find it difficult to access the building due to the stair cases and uneven floors.

105SharonH

Went with a friend who had wanted to visit after seeing it on TV. It really is a beautiful place to visit and incredibly interesting. Arrived too late for the first guided tour so went and had something to eat in the tearoom. We both had jacket potatoes - they really were delicious and very generous portions too! After lunch we went for a walk around the gardens and malt house before our tour started. We were taken on a very informative (if a little long - 1 hour 45 minutes) tour. The house itself is incredible, all creaky floorboards, lots of stairs and wonky floors but totally fascinating. After our tour we needed a cuppa so headed back to the tearoom where we had afternoon tea - the scones with clotted cream and jam really were the best I have tasted - and I've had a lot of afternoon teas!! We found all of the staff very polite and very helpful. We will definitely be back for another visit!!

creativeHighWycombe

Harvington Hall is a medieval and Elizabethan manor house. There is a moat surrounding it and it is a beautiful old building. It is furnished with things of the period. It has a lovely garden.Well worth a visit if you are in the Kidderminster area.

755angelab

Very interesting house and gardens. we had a warm welcome from the staff and our guide was very informative. We were a family party with older teenage children who enjoyed the visit as much as the parents and grandparents. The 'hides' were worth the visit - some of the best in the country. We are not a Catholic family but the history of the house and families who owned it and why the priests had to hide was very interesting.The little Catholic church across the way is also worth a visit.

juditht516

We went as a birthday treat and it really was. Highlights were: Best guided tour courtesy of Arthur (the Prince). Interesting and full of fascinating facts; Great period costumes in the house and gardens; Wonderful attractions to the sound of the minstrels and harpist; Lots of interactive things to get involved in eg archers, musketeers, DVD re enactment. Great welcome and meal served by friendly staffOne of the best days out. Thanks for all your efforts.