Norfolk has a history of wealthy landowners which means a legacy of stunning historic houses and stately homes which are open to the public to explore the magnificent interiors and beautiful gardens. A great thing to do for all ages come rain or shine!
Blickling Hall
20.9 miles from Cranmer
An Iconic National Trust property with gardens, walking trails and more, there’s plenty to do outside at the Blickling Estate with children of all ages – over 4,600 acres to explore, so you won’t run out of walks, with maps of routes to pick up at reception to help you discover Blickling landmarks, views and wildlife.
Felbrigg Hall
23.8 miles from Cranmer
Owned by The National Trust Felbrigg Hall has remarkable Stuart architecture and a fine Georgian interior. It has a prolific library and Grand Tour collection. Outside there’s a stunning walled garden, orangery and orchards. There are plenty of lakeside, parkland and woodland trails to explore. Events are held here throughout the year.
Sandringham
16.4 miles from Cranmer
Sandringham is the Royal Family’s country retreat. The main ground floor rooms are open to the public and house collections of porcelain, jade, furniture and family portraits. There’s a glorious 60-acre garden, garden folly and Queen Mary’s summerhouse. You will also discover the motor and history museum housed in the old stables where you can see a collection of vehicles ranging from the first car owned by a British monarch, a 1900 Daimler.
Holkham Hall
8.7 miles from Cranmer
Holkham Estate is Norfolk’s premier attraction. Superb Palladian house and ancestral home of the Earls of Leicester. Set in 3000 acres of parkland, with walled gardens, boating lake, cycle trails & private coastline. Holkham Hall has cafes shops and play areas with special events all year round.
Houghton Hall
8.6 miles from Cranmer
Owned by The National Trust Felbrigg Hall has remarkable Stuart architecture and a fine Georgian interior. It has a prolific library and Grand Tour collection. Outside there’s a stunning walled garden, orangery and orchards. There are plenty of lakeside, parkland and woodland trails to explore. Events are held here throughout the year.
Oxburgh Hall
25 miles from Cranmer
Run by the National Trust and home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years. An ancient moted house that holds many secrets and tells many stories of its long enduring past. Explore the gardens and Catholic chapel.
