Dudmaston Estate NT

28/10/2026

⚠️Please note that the track past the pools in Comer Woods will be closed from Monday 2nd November until Wednesday 4th November, between 8am-4pm, for tree safety works.🌲
🚶National Trust Rangers will be onsite to advise of alternative routes.

26/10/2026

Rainy autumn days are made for a warm drink and something sweet ☔🍂

If you’re out for a walk at Comer Woods or visiting Dudmaston, pop in and try one of our new oat and sultana cookies.

Made with oats and sultanas, with warming hints of cinnamon and vanilla, they’re the perfect cosy treat with a cup of tea. 🍪

22/10/2026

⚠️ Trust10 cancelled this Sunday

Due to the forecasted high winds, we’ve made the decision to cancel this Sunday’s Trust10 at Comer Woods.

We’re sorry for any disappointment, but the safety of our runners and volunteers has to come first.

🏃 Our next Trust10 will take place at Comer Woods on Sunday 22 November, and we’d love to see you there.

🎅 Or join us for our festive Santa Run on Sunday 20 December.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Comer Woods soon.

21/10/2026

Searching for things to do this autumn half term? Look no further👇

🍂 Take the family to the trees, grab a spotter trail and set off into Comer Woods. Look out for autumn wildlife and autumn colours emerging in the woodland.

🦔 On select days, make your own cute hedgehog or squirrel with natural materials between in free autumn crafts sessions at Dudmaston Hall.

🍎 Come along to apple pressing in the Orchard at Dudmaston Hall. Taste delicious, freshly pressed juice made from apples grown in the orchard.

🦇 Dare to wander along our Creepy Critters Trail and see if you can spot all the mysterious creatures hiding along the way at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses.

🎃 Experience Halloween after dark at the Rock Houses. Make a magic wand, meet the White Witch, hear eerie tales and discover spooky surprises around every corner.

Check our websites for all times, details and admission information.

📸 National Trust Images/James Dobson
📸 Claire H - Visitor Operations & Experience Manager, Kinver Rock Houses
📸 National Trust Images/John Melhuish

17/10/2026

🍂 Soup season has arrived at the Orchard Tearoom.

Why not warm up this autumn with a hearty bowl of our roasted red pepper soup at Dudmaston’s Orchard Tearoom.

Rich, warming and just the thing after an autumn wander around the estate. 🍁

Do you prefer yours with a chunk of harvest bloomer bread, or a tasty cheese scone?

Let us know below 👇

15/10/2026

🍎🍂 October half term at Dudmaston

We’ve added two extra apple pressing sessions this half term, so come along and see our orchard apples being turned into fresh juice.

🍏 Apple pressing at Dudmaston Hall
25 & 29 October, 12–1pm

There’s plenty more to do while you’re here too. Pick up our free Autumn Colours spotter sheet at Dudmaston Hall or Comer Woods and see how many seasonal shades you can find as you explore.

We’ll also have free nature crafts at Dudmaston Hall on 25 October, 31 October and 1 November, making hedgehogs and squirrels from natural materials. 🦔🐿️

🍂 Plan your half-term visit — choose Dudmaston Hall or Comer Woods for an autumn colour hunt, and head to the Hall on our activity days for apple pressing and free family crafts.

We look forward to seeing you!

08/10/2026

This Sunday 11 October, we'll be joined by artisan crafters, makers and producers from MADE IN SHROPSHIRE. Come and have a browse around the stalls and take home some locally made gifts and treats.

It is a busy Made in Shropshire weekend this week. On Saturday we will be in Shrewsbury and then on Sunday we will be in the beautiful grounds of Dudmaston Estate NT nr Bridgnorth.
There will be approx 30 stalls spread across the entrance area and in the orchard. All products are handmade to the highest standards and are all locally created.
This event is within National Trust grounds so entry fees do apply (free for NT members). Please visit their website for full location details: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/dudmaston
Dogs on leads are welcome in most areas and there is plenty to see and do during the day.
This is an outdoor event so may be cancelled at short notice if strong winds or dangerous conditions are forecast.

07/10/2026

🍂 What’s coming up at Dudmaston? - Save this post!

Autumn is well underway, and there’s plenty happening across the estate over the next few weeks – from local makers and family adventures to woodland walks and running trails.

📍 AT DUDMASTON HALL

🛍️ Made in Shropshire – Sunday 11 October

Meet local makers and browse around 30 stalls of art, craft and food, all made here in Shropshire.

🎨 George: An Ambassador for Art – throughout October

Discover the story of Sir George Labouchere and the remarkable Modern Art collection he brought to Dudmaston.

🍁 Autumn Half Term – 25 October–1 November

Pick up an autumn spotter sheet and explore the estate, with free nature-inspired craft sessions on selected days.

📍 AT COMER WOOD

🥾 Wellbeing Walks – next walk Sunday 11 October

Slow down, enjoy the woodland and spend time walking and chatting with others.

🍂 Autumn Half Term Trail – 24 October–1 November

Pick up a free spotter sheet and see how many signs of autumn you can discover amongst the trees.

🏃 Trust10 – Sunday 25 October

Take on our free woodland trail run, with the choice of a 4km loop or the full 10km route.

And there’s plenty more still to come as we head towards winter… 🌲✨

Save this post for your autumn plans and follow our page to see what’s coming next.

05/10/2026

📚 A good book deserves another chapter.

Did you know Dudmaston has not one, but two second-hand bookshops?

From well-loved novels to something new to get lost in, every book taken home gets another life – and the money raised helps us continue caring for Dudmaston and the nature that calls the estate home. 🌿

It’s a simple way to reuse, reduce waste and support our work to restore nature – with a new read at the end of it.

And there’s another reason to visit this weekend…

This Sunday 11 October Made in Shropshire returns to Dudmaston, bringing together local makers and producers for a celebration of creativity from across the county.

Browse the stalls, explore the bookshops and enjoy an autumn day at Dudmaston. 🍂

📚 Next time you visit, make sure you leave a little room in your bag for a book or two.

04/10/2026

🍎 You drank us out of apple juice!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Orchard Day at Dudmaston today – and showed quite how popular freshly pressed Dudmaston apple juice can be!

Today was also a chance to celebrate the brilliant work of our garden team and garden volunteers, who care for the orchard throughout the year. Their work helps keep traditional fruit varieties growing while looking after an orchard that provides valuable food and habitat for wildlife. 🌳🐝

Caring for spaces like this is an important part of how we’re working to restore nature across the Dudmaston Estate – and today you got to taste one of the rather delicious results. 🍏

Thank you to everyone who pressed, poured, crafted, chatted and came along to celebrate the orchard with us.

And if you missed out on the juice, don’t worry…

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more apple pressing at Dudmaston later this month. After today, we think we’d better make a little more next time!