National Trust Hanbury Hall opens The Courtyard Kitchen

Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich Spa, has opened The Courtyard Kitchen - its latest visitor attraction.

Sitting on the footprint of a former service wing, the new restaurant fuses old with new, with a glazed link connecting the modern extension to the Grade I listed Hall.

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MODERN: The restaurant aims to mix contemporary design with the building's historical past. (Image: National Trust)

Howells Architects, Croft Building & Conservation Ltd and the National Trust are behind the project. 

The restaurant has a simple, modern design that aims to complement the surrounding architecture and reveal never seen hall areas such as the service bells.

The Courtyard Kitchen has been designed to align with the conservation charity’s commitment to sustainability.

There is also outdoor searing. (Image: National Trust)

Oak sourced from neighbouring National Trust property Brockhampton Estate has been used in its construction and the restaurant also benefits from renewable energy.

Two new biomass boilers have also been recently installed on-site to power the underfloor heating and hot water.

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COSY: There is a selection of indoor seating. (Image: National Trust)

The Courtyard Kitchen is fully accessible, with ramped access into the building and inside the hall.

There is also a new accessible toilet.

The restaurant can be reached from the Stableyard through the reinstated historic archway.

YUM: A new menu has also been curated. (Image: National Trust)

Seating extends into the Hall, with comfortable armchairs facing out onto the formal gardens.

Along with the new look, a new menu is available with recipes using organic produce freshly picked from the Walled Garden.

It prides itself on being accessible to all. (Image: National Trust)

Caroline Lawrence, visitor operations and experience manager, said: “We are delighted to announce that the Courtyard Kitchen is now open.

"With a delicious new menu, bright, spacious seating areas, a beautiful courtyard, and charming views over the parterre garden, the Courtyard Kitchen offers the perfect place for visitors to relax and enjoy a bite to eat after exploring Hanbury Hall.”

Hanbury Hall is free to visit for National Trust members.