Upton Cressett Hall
Home to the Cash family, the oldest house built entirely of brick in Shropshire.
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6UH
Accommodation at Upton Cressett Hall
The luxury self-contained properties offer a unique opportunity to ‘holiday in history’ and all are within 100 yards of each other. They can be taken together for special group stays, with a chef and maid service, or on a self-catering basis. Catered dinners for up to 24 guests can be arranged in the Great Hall dining room whose giant medieval fireplace and painted gilt ceiling was described by Simon Jenkins as fit for a royal palace.
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Upton Cressett Hall offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors, including group tours, accommodation, and special exhibitions. Below is a detailed summary of the offerings and their respective conditions:
Group Tours
Group tours are available all year round by appointment. Groups can range from 12 to 40 people. The entrance fee for the Hall and Gardens, including a house tour and refreshments (homemade cakes, scones, and tea or coffee), is £22.50. Lunch menus for groups start at £35, which includes a glass of wine. Catering is typically provided in the Dragon Hall, but occasionally in the Great Hall of the main house. A 50% deposit is required to book, with the balance due two weeks before the visit. Wheelchair access is limited to the gardens and the ground floor of the Hall. Due to narrow access roads, large coaches (50+ seats) are not permitted, but shuttle services can be arranged for an additional fee.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available year-round with specific minimum stay requirements: two nights generally, three nights in August and on Bank Holidays, and five nights during Christmas and New Year. Availability can be checked via the provided calendars for each accommodation option.
St Michael’s Church
The Grade 1 Norman Church of St Michael is open every day of the year with free entry. It features notable architecture and historical artifacts, including a Norman font and the 16th-century Cressett Brass.
Restoration Hall Exhibition
Opening in May 2016, this exhibition showcases the history and restoration of Upton Cressett Hall, including photographs, drawings, and a video interview with artist Adam Dant. The exhibition also highlights the new gardens designed by Dr. Katherine Swift and Lindsay Bousfield.
Literary Talks and Walks
Starting in 2024, a series of literary talks and guided walks led by William Cash will be available. Topics include historical and literary themes related to Shropshire. Advance tickets are required.
Upton Cressett welcomes group tours all year by appointment. We have welcomed hundreds of group visits, including classic car clubs civic societies, history groups, garden tour groups, Rotary clubs, WI and local guild groups, students, art and painting groups, archaeological groups and walking parties.
We can accommodate group visits of all sizes, starting at 14 guests for afternoon tea and a minimum of 12 guest for lunch to a maximum of 30 guests. Group tours are often led by the owner, family member or our head guide Richard. Tour and tea (including home-made cake) is £17.50 per head. Buffet lunches are available for group tours with refreshments (including wine), at £35 per head. Sample group lunch menus available on request or download menus below. *If you are a smaller group we work on a minimum spend policy to cover our costs. (£240 for tour and tea, starting at £400 for tour an lunch)
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We are a winner of ‘Best Hidden Gem’ in the country at the Hudson’s Heritage Awards and have been runner-up for Best Accommodation in the UK. In 2018, we were awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor.