Book Self-Guided or Guided Tour tickets & uncover Harvington Hall with expert storytellers
Step inside a remarkable moated Tudor manor and let Harvington Hall’s knowledgeable tour guides lead you through centuries of hidden history, secret chambers and extraordinary stories of faith, fear and survival from Elizabethan England.
- Explore a uniquely preserved Elizabethan manor filled with atmospheric staircases, passages & storytelling features
- Discover all seven of Harvington Hall’s famous priest hides — the largest surviving collection in England, revealed in detail by your guide
- See rare Elizabethan wall paintings and original Tudor interiors brought to life through expert interpretation
- Enjoy an engaging, structured journey through the Hall without missing any of its secrets
- Perfect for visitors who want the fullest, most immersive understanding of Harvington Hall’s dramatic past
Experience Harvington Hall’s secrets through fully guided tours led by passionate, knowledgeable experts
- Dates: Guided tours run during standard opening periods but are not available on event days, during February & October school holidays, or during History Festival week. Self‑guided tours available during opening periods, including February half‑term weeks when self‑guided entry is offered exclusively.
- Guided Times: Morning tours at 10:30, 11:00 & 11:30; Afternoon tours at 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 & 15:00 on weekends
- Self-Guided Times: 12.30pm and 1.00pm on normal opening days. Last entry for self-guided tours is 1.15pm
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages | Under 5s go free
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15–20 minutes
- Location: Harvington Hall Lane, Kidderminster, DY10 4LR
- Guided Tickets include: Full guided access to the Hall, priest hides, wall paintings & grounds; no extra cost for a guided tour
- Self-Guided Tickets include: Access to the Hall, priest hides, wall paintings, gardens & the Malt House Coffee Shop (open on selected days)
Let expert guides reveal hidden staircases, secret chambers & gripping stories of Tudor survival
Guided tours immerse you in Harvington Hall’s extraordinary past, from ingenious priest hides crafted to outwit hunters, to dramatic tales of religious persecution. Every guide has their own unique style, ensuring no two tours are the same and each visit reveals new layers of the Hall’s history.
Your guide will lead you through the Hall’s beautifully preserved interiors, showcasing its seven renowned priest hides — several attributed to master carpenter Nicholas Owen — as well as rare Elizabethan wall paintings and original Tudor craftsmanship. Expect a detailed and atmospheric experience that brings the Hall fully to life.
- Get expert insights into every room, passage and hiding place
- Learn how Harvington Hall protected Catholic priests during dangerous times
- Examine authentic wall paintings, timberwork & artefacts up close
- Hear captivating stories that enhance every part of your visit
- Take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and deepen your understanding
- Relax afterwards in the Malt House Coffee Shop for artisan drinks & homemade cakes (open on selected days)
From tales of Catholic persecution to the ingenious construction of secret hiding places, explore Harvington Hall on a Self-Guided Tour
Through atmospheric rooms, hidden staircases & centuries of storytelling, uncover Harvington Hall like never before, as self‑guided tours let you explore the Hall’s dramatic past exactly how you want.
Move freely through the manor’s richly preserved interiors, admire original Tudor timberwork, and discover each of the Hall’s seven priest hides - some crafted by master carpenter Nicholas Owen - all in your own time, without the structure of a guided tour.
- Experience the atmosphere of historic chambers at your own pace
- See the Hall’s famous priest hides, concealed within floors, walls & staircases
- Examine rare Elizabethan wall paintings up close as you wander the rooms
- Enjoy peaceful moments around the moat, gardens & orchard paths
- Uncover historic secrets as you follow along with cards, displayed clearly in every room
- With stewards onsite, you won't miss a thing!
- Take part in optional family trails during school holiday periods
- Relax in the Malt House Coffee Shop for artisan drinks & homemade cakes after your tour
Book your guided or self-guided tour today and experience Harvington Hall through the eyes of passionate experts who reveal its secrets, craft, and remarkable Tudor history. Tickets delivered instantly via email.