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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate
Truly a hidden gem
Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PP
Important notice
On Sunday 15 December, early arrival is advised for Carols in the Courtyard at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate due to the limited capacity of the car park.
Opening times for 15 December 2024
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:00 Bookshop 10:00 - 15:30 Garden 10:00 - 15:30 Parkland Dawn - Dusk Shop 10:00 - 15:30 Squire's pantry 10:00 - 15:30 The downstairs of the hall only is open for Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red, a new indoor trail, on selected dates between 22 November - 19 December. The upstairs of the hall is closed throughout, to allow winter conservation cleaning to continue. Last entry is 2.30pm for the hall and 3pm for the Walled Garden. The estate, tea-room, shop and second-hand bookshop remain open.
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Bookshop
Spend some time browsing titles in the second-hand bookshop in the in the courtyard. If you have any book donations, they are always welcome.
Electric vehicle charging point
Electric charging points (Pod Point) are available in the main car park. Please download the Pod Point app before you visit and note that the cost to charge a vehicle is 45p/kWh. There is a 2-hour limit on charge time in order to allow others to use these facilities.
Café
Visit the Squire's Pantry tea-room for a selection of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, hearty dishes, freshly baked scones and cakes.
Plant shop
A range of seasonal plants for sale are available in the courtyard.
Car park
National Trust members park free, please scan your membership card to obtain a ticket. Parking is £5 per car for non-members.
Shop
Our shelves are packed with items ranging from high quality food and drink to cards, books and gifts.
Dogs allowed
Dogs must remain on a lead at all times in designated areas, as marked on our maps, and throughout the estate between 1 March and 31 July to protect ground nesting birds.
Toilet
Toilet facilities are available in the courtyard.
Designated Blue Badge parking and a drop off point available, at the top-end of the car park near the map boards. Accessible toilet available. Pathways are a mix of gravel, compacted earth and grass. There is a tea-room, second-hand bookshop and food kiosk with step free level access. Other points of interest – Hall and Gardens – are accessed via ramps/ slopes or steps. There is poor phone signal onsite.
Accessible route and/or map
A map is available next to the designated disabled parking spaces and available to download below. There are all-weather paths through the woods and Walled Garden.
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet with adaptions, right transfer, near the visitor reception for the hall. Please see our AccessAble Guide (link above) for details as required.
Level access to shop
The shop is located in the courtyard near the hall. There is a slight slope to the area with path surfaces of compact earth and bonded gravel.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille and Large Print house guides to the hall are available from Visitor Reception.
Level access/terrain
There is level access to the main facilities in the courtyard, tea-room, second-hand bookshop and Walled Garden. There is a mix of path surfaces of compact earth and bonded gravel, loose gravel and grass.
Designated parking
There are 12 designated disabled parking spaces, which are free to use for Blue Badge holders, at the front of the main car park.
Narrow corridors
Powered wheelchairs are welcome in the House, however due to narrow corridors and furnished rooms, four wheeled PMVs cannot be accommodated. The upper floors of the House are accessible only by wide shallow stairs with bannisters and handrails.
Drop-off point
A drop-off point is available at the top of the car park. There is seating available. Please park elsewhere in the car park after drop-off. If you require assistance or equipment, please contact the welcome team.
Powered mobility vehicle available
An all-terrain Tramper and 3 PMVS are available to hire when the welcome team are on duty. Half can be booked by calling: 01263837444 or emailing felbrigg@nationaltrust.org.uk. The others are available on a first come, first served basis, for 90 minutes (last hire at 3pm). Please enquire at any welcome point. A map of suitable routes is provided.
Induction loop
There are induction loops in Visitor Reception; Retail and Squire's Pantry areas and a portable induction loop is available if needed from Visitor Reception.
Seating available
There are several benches located at various points across the estate, as shown on the visitor map. There are chairs in each of the showrooms in the hall for all visitors to use.
Large print (guide or menu)
Large Print guides to the hall are available from Visitor Reception.
Wheelchairs available
There are two manual wheelchairs onsite. Please enquire at any welcome point.
By road
2 miles from Cromer; off B1436, signposted from A148 and A140.
Sat Nav: Please use postcode NR11 8PP.
On foot
The Weavers' Way runs through the estate.
By train
Stations at Cromer or Roughton Road, both 2½ miles away.
By bus
Sanders Coaches services 15, 15A, 16, 17, 19 and 20 stop at Felbrigg Hall from Sheringham (four buses per day) and Cromer (two buses per day), Monday - Friday. View the timetable at: sanderscoaches.com/timetables/villagebus
By bicycle
Felbrigg is near the North Norfolk Coast Cycleway. It's also on the Rebellion Way, the 17/39-mile ‘Experience Cromer’ routes and the 29-mile ‘Lords of the Manor’ route.
Car-free
Travel to us car-free and enjoy a 20% off entry + 10% off café. Plan your journey by train, bus or bike on our Good Journey page: goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/felbrigg/
Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PP
Planning your visit
Christmas at Felbrigg
Now extended until 19 December. Explore an indoor trail filled with imaginative decorations, animal illustrations and soundscapes recorded on the estate. Follow in the paw prints of two curious young wolves from a new tale, Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red.
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Visiting Felbrigg with your dog
Felbrigg is a two pawprint rated place. Enjoy the estate with your dog and check out top tips to make the most of your visit.
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Felbrigg, Gardens and Estate Map
Take a look at the map of Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate to help plan your visit.
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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate Accessibility Map
Check accessible PMV and Tramper routes around the estate and access details for the Walled Garden and hall.
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Eating and shopping at Felbrigg Hall
Discover tasty treats in the Squire's Pantry at Felbrigg Hall. Browse the shop and second-hand bookshop for the perfect gift – for you or someone else.
Highlights
Felbrigg Hall
A welcoming 17th-century Hall, home to a fascinating collection, one of the largest in the National Trust.
Walled Garden
A delightful Walled Garden with double flower borders, vegetable beds, trained fruit trees and an octagonal dovecote.
Great Wood
380 acres of beech, oak, sweet chestnut, hawthorn and sycamore. Features Victory V avenues commemorating the last squire’s brother.
Ice house
The ice house in the Great Wood dates to the 18th century and was built to look like a ruin.
Tea-room
The Squire’s Pantry offers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, hot lunches, afternoon tea, cakes and ice creams in the courtyard.
Shopping
Shop filled with locally produced gifts, homeware, books and gardening accessories. Seasonal selection of plants for sale in the courtyard.
Second-hand bookshop
Second-hand bookshop run by volunteers and stocked full of thousands of good-quality books donated by supporters.
Things to see and do
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Christmas at Felbrigg Hall
Explore an indoor trail filled with imaginative decorations, animal illustrations and soundscapes recorded on the estate. Follow in the paw prints of two curious young wolves from a new tale, Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red.
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Exploring the estate at Felbrigg
The estate at Felbrigg includes 520 acres of woods, with rolling parkland, a lake and buggy-friendly paths. There's plenty of space to let off steam or follow a trail to discover the delights of the grounds.
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Family days out at Felbrigg
Entertain the whole family at Felbrigg. Discover unique stories in the hall, go on an adventure in the garden and estate and stop for a bite to eat in the Squire’s Pantry tea room.
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Visiting the garden at Felbrigg
Discover the gardens at Felbrigg, including the widely renowned Walled Garden, bursting at the seams with heady colour, fragrance and textures.
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Visiting the hall at Felbrigg
Discover the hall at Felbrigg in Norfolk. A place of surprises and delights where each room stirs the imagination.
Top trails
Trail
Felbrigg church and ice house walk
Along this circular walking trail you'll pass historic buildings dating back to the 1700s, notable trees, a hidden lake and an imaginatively planted arrangement of beech trees.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Felbrigg Hall
Discover tasty treats in the Squire's Pantry at Felbrigg Hall. Browse the shop and second-hand bookshop for the perfect gift – for you or someone else.
Places to stay
Cromer Lodge
This quirky cottage is a former gate lodge on the Felbrigg Estate, home to an elegant country house, walled garden and rolling landscape park. Cromer Beach and the coastal path are nearby.
Felbrigg Stable Apartment
An open-plan apartment with high ceilings and wooden beams, on the east side of Felbrigg Hall.
Game Keeper's Cottage
From this woodside cottage, the lake path leads to the Felbrigg Estate’s hall, gardens and acres of parkland.
Mustard Pot Cottage
Sitting in the woodlands of the Felbrigg estate, this cosy and quirky cottage has a modern interior.
Sexton's Lodge
A carefully restored cottage with traditional interiors and an enclosed garden on the Felbrigg Hall estate.
Squire's Loft
In the heart of the Felbrigg Hall estate, this converted stable block has heaps of character and style.
The Squire's Retreat
This elegant four-bedroom apartment on the Felbrigg Estate is a converted former laundry.
Upcoming events
Event
Wild Wood Hall: The Search for Red
This Christmas, follow in the paw prints of two young wolves on an indoor trail, exploring rooms imaginatively decorated with animal illustrations and filled with soundscapes recorded on the estate.
About Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate
One of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia, Felbrigg Hall is a place of surprises and delights. It is a mixture of opulence and homeliness where each room reflects Felbrigg’s vibrant history, from the stained-glass windows in the Great Hall to Queen Mary's teapot in the Drawing Room. The Chinese Bedroom showcases Felbrigg’s rich global collections, including luxury exports traded by the East India Company, and the eclectic displays in the Cabinet Room show collections amassed on a European ‘Grand Tour’.
Outside, the decorative and productive walled garden is a gardener's delight. Flowers from the garden decorate the Hall, whilst allotments in the walled garden provide fruit and vegetables for the Squire's Pantry. You can enjoy watching the hens pecking wherever they wish, with only the sound of the busy bees in the flowers.
The rolling landscape park with a lake, 211 hectares (520 acres) of woods and waymarked trails is a great place to explore nature and wildlife on this bountiful estate. With buggy friendly surfaces on main visitor routes, families can enjoy a relaxing day out.
History
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The history of Felbrigg Hall
Discover more about the history of Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk, its past owners and how it came to be in the care of the National Trust.
Art and collections
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Felbrigg Hall's collection
In 1969, R.W. Ketton-Cremer, gave Felbrigg to the National Trust. Today, Felbrigg Hall is home to one of the Trust’s largest collections. Here are some of the highlights.
Our work
News
New bus service arrives at Felbrigg
Find out more about travelling to Felbrigg Hall car-free, with the launch of a new weekday bus service by Sanders Coaches between Cromer and Sheringham in Norfolk.
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A new green bothy provides rest and refuge for the gardeners of Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate
Thanks to a generous gift left in the will of one of our supporters, the Gardens team at Felbrigg now has a new place of rest and refuge in the Walled Garden. The new green bothy is fully accessible with an air source heat pump and living roof, making it a green and welcoming space for all.
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Our work in the hall at Felbrigg
Discover the important conservation work that takes place daily within the hall at Felbrigg, and look back at some of the important projects that have taken place in recent years.
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Our work on the Felbrigg Estate
Discover more about the important conservation work that takes place across the Felbrigg Estate, to protect Sites of Special Scientific Interest, as well as acres of woodland and parkland.
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Lake dam walls restored at Blickling and Felbrigg estates in Norfolk
Restoration of Blickling and Felbrigg's lake dam walls has been completed, ensuring their strength and longevity, protecting the surrounding land from water seepage.
Support us
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Volunteering at Felbrigg
Discover volunteering opportunities at Felbrigg Hall. From supporting the garden team to helping out with events, there is something for everyone to get involved with.