Harvington Hall
A picturesque moated medieval manor house known for its numerous priests' holes.
Harvington Lane, Harvington, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4LR
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair access to the Hall ground floor and gardens only.
At Harvington Hall visitors will step back in time to discover how English Catholics lived in terror during the second half of Elizabeth’s reign.
Each corner and staircase reveals a history of Recusant Catholics being fined for not attending church, the countrywide banning of Mass, the hunting of priests and the sordid, hair-raising history of torture and execution!
Harvington’s beauty and history are matched only by its uniqueness. The Hall has seven remaining priest hides, more than any other house in England, and allows visitors to experience the unique beauty of Elizabethan wall paintings, original panelling and floorboards. Adding to Harvington’s reputation as an attraction that people visit again and again, the Hall’s staircases, passages and doorways disorientate and trick the mind meaning no visit is ever the same.
The Malt House is an Elizabethan building that has been sympathetically converted into a small coffee shop, serving artisan coffee, sandwiches and homemade cakes from a bakery counter.
The Malt House menu has been carefully designed to use seasonal produce from local suppliers, to create simple yet comforting food.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Opening Times
Main Season (Saturday 14th February – Sunday 1st November 2026)
The Hall, Coffee Shop and Gardens are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30am to 4:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Reduced Season (Saturday 7th November – Sunday 20th December 2026)
The Hall, Coffee Shop and Gardens are open Saturday and Sunday only, 10:30am to 4:00pm.
School Holidays and Bank Holidays
The Hall, Coffee Shop and Gardens are open 7 days a week during school holidays. The venue is also open every Bank Holiday Monday. Please note that the Hall is closed on Good Friday.
Special Note
On Saturday 12th September, the Hall does not open until 11:00am due to the Garden Party.
Gardens
The Gardens are open on all days the Hall and Coffee Shop are open. The Gardens open from 10:00am, 30 minutes before the Hall.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available on weekends with the following start times: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00. Please note that guided tours do not run on Event days.
Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided tours are available at 12:30 and 13:00, with last entry at 13:15. On Event days, Hall access is self-guided only.
Special Events
- Candlelight Tours: 27th–28th November and 4th–5th December 2026
- Elizabethan Christmas: 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December 2026
Historic Houses members visit for free.
For non-members:
Adults £12.50
Senior 65+ £11.50
Child 5 to 16yrs £7.50
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £32.00
Family Ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £35.75
Harvington Hall welcomes adult groups of up to 60 people, or a minimum of 12 people for guided tours.
Catering is available from our Malt House Coffee Shop upon request.
Contact us: 01562 777846 or [email protected]
Harvington Hall’s education programme offers pupils a chance to study the Reformation through a fascinating case-study of a unique house.
Our Schools programme is currently undergoing a review; however, we are offering school tours.
Please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 01562 777846
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair access to the Hall ground floor and gardens only.
Getting here
Harvington Lane, Harvington, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4LR
The Hall is situated three miles south-east of Kidderminster, about half a mile east of the A450 Birmingham to Worcester road and about half-a-mile north of the A448 from Kidderminster to Bromsgrove.
Bus: Kidderminster – Droitwich, No .133 to Harvington, opposite the Dog Inn, followed by a 10 minute walk to the Hall.
Train: The closest station is Kidderminster. From there it is a 10 minute drive or a 1 hour walk to the Hall.
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House features:
Staircases at Harvington Hall
Below you’ll see images of the Great Staircase, Scullery Stairs, Newel Staircase and Servant Stairs.
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