Dates For Your 2022 Diary 23rd April – 21st May – Combermere Abbey’s Woodland Walks With Bluebells 5th April – 7th July – Combermere Abbey public tours open 10th May – Invitation to View tour at Combermere Abbey 14th June – Invitation to View tour at Combermere Abbey 12th July – Invitation to View tour at Combermere Abbey Woodland Walks With Bluebells […]
Read MoreIt has been a tumultuous few months for the country and for our customers and team. We have seen the prices of fuel, gas and food rise and done what we can to absorb the costs. Mel & Martin Board have owned The Haughmond since 2014 , as well as their business this is their […]
Read MoreHistoric house Combermere Abbey, located between Whitchurch and Nantwich, is celebrating the completion of a series of films on the abbey’s history and restoration thanks to a financial boost from the Government, as part of the ongoing £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund. Thanks to a second successful round, Combermere Abbey received £21k, part of which will […]
Read MoreCombermere Abbey Tours Return For 2021 After a short break due to the pandemic, Combermere Abbey is pleased to announce the return of its popular house tours and is opening its doors to the public for guided tours, group tours and Invitation to View events this summer. Guests are invited to explore a colourful history […]
Read MoreThe Gruffalo celebrates its 25th birthday this year! To celebrate Forestry England have launched a brand new family activity trail at Haughmond Hill. Its been 25 years since the award-winning picture book was published, and so we invite you to join us in the deep dark woods for an adventure you won’t forget. Join in […]
Read MoreHaughmond Hill, located just to the east of Shrewsbury, is the perfect place to escape outdoors. The beautiful forest is located on top of the hill and offers fantastic views across the River Severn and Shrewsbury, to the South Shropshire and Welsh hills beyond. There are four waymarked walking trails of varying lengths to suit […]
More InfoAfter its annual Bluebell Walk was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, local gem Combermere Abbey will reopen its grounds to the public in a way that’s bigger and better than ever before. For the first time ever, the Combermere woodland walks with bluebells will be held over a 5 week period, as opposed […]
Read MoreLocal gem and historic venue Combermere Abbey has announced it will once again be opening its grounds to the public with its popular annual Bluebell Walks, as well as its public and group tours of the house. Based in the heart of the British countryside on the Cheshire / Shropshire border, Combermere Abbey is a much-loved […]
Read MoreThe Haughmond has been owned and managed by Mel and Martin Board since April 2014. They have built an independent restaurant, hotel, bar, café and bakery business in the heart of Upton Magna. In recent years they have faced immeasurable challenges with unwavering resolve to maintain their family home and business, as well as […]
Read MoreStep inside the Combermere Abbey Estate – Treat yourself to the Simple Pleasures in Life and Leave refreshed and rejuvenated. Steeped in a thousand years of English history, come and explore acres of rolling parkland and ancient woodlands alongside spectacular Gothic architecture and enchanting waters an, just waiting for you to discover them down a […]
More InfoLocal, well-loved countryside gem Combermere Abbey is announcing the return of its highly anticipated events for 2024, which includes its charming Bluebell Walks and guided tours around the landmark Abbey. Nestled in the picturesque countryside on the Cheshire / Shropshire border, visitors can explore Combermere by either booking onto a tour of the historic […]
Read More– Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade – – 18 sites enjoy record-breaking year, including Tintagel Castle and Lindisfarne Priory, as well as lesser-known gems such as Wroxeter and Stokesay Castle – English Heritage welcomed more families to its historic sites last year than ever before, the charity announced today (7 […]
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