Support Oxburgh's Roof appeal

Oxburgh Hall's roof is in need of urgent repair. Our roof tiles, timbers and brickwork are showing signs of aging; we’re not surprised, they’re well over 500 years old. We need your help now, as we launch this ambitious project.

Birdseye view of Oxburgh

A roof in need of urgent repair

Close up view of the roofline

Help raise the roof

In 2016, a dormer window unexpectedly collapsed and exposed structural weaknesses to the Victorian roofline. Since then our surveys have revealed that vital work is needed to repair the roof, its windows and chimneys if we're going to safeguard this building's future.

Birds eye view of Oxburgh's roofline

Give history a future

We've been busy assessing each and every repair needed. What you see today, is a scene not too dissimilar to one from the 19th century, when the 6th Baronet and his family transformed the Hall and scaffolding and builders were last here on such a grand scale. 

A view of the scaffolding in the courtyard from the roof

Support this ambitious project

Just as ambitious as the 6th Baronet himself, we'll be restoring and carrying out repairs to make the building watertight and structurally sound once more. Help support our work and ensure that Oxburgh survives for future generations to enjoy.

  • One family's home for 500 years
  • The scaffolding stretches for 7km end to end
  • Weighing in at 82 tonnes that's a lot of scaffolding

Donate to Support Oxburgh's Roof appeal

Please select an amount

£10 Could help go towards fixing loose masonry.
£30 Will help buy a pack of ten replacement roof tiles and fund a craftsperson to lay it, making sure it's watertight.
£75 could help contribute to repair one of a number of dormer windows.
Or enter your own amount
View of Oxburgh's roofline

Story of survival

For over 500 years, Oxburgh and the Bedingfeld family have seen many ups and downs. Their Catholic faith saw them ostracised and persecuted and the Hall was partially burnt down by Parliamentarian troops who seized the estate during the Civil War. However, Oxburgh has endured. Now we need your help to continue its story of survival.

" Oxburgh needs saving. We need to safeguard those captivating glimpses of the house and its reflections in the moat, as well as the history of those that have walked before us. The survival of this magical building is now down to us, but we can't do it alone!"
- Paul Coleman, Project Manager
close up view of Oxburgh's chimney

Defiantly enduring the test of time

Many of the features that make Oxburgh special were added in the 19th century. From the ornate chimneys and windows, to the lavish interiors, gardens and woodland - all were the vision of the 6th Baronet, Henry Bedingfeld and his wife, Margaret Paston.

Why give to the National Trust

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the historic buildings in our care. Not only do our supporters help to conserve beautiful homes and stunning gardens. They also ensure that future generations have places where they can be inspired by stories of the past, enjoy peace and time to reflect, and make memories to treasure. Your donation will go towards this project and other vital conservation work on our buildings at this special place. With your support, we can continue to protect the irreplaceable. For ever, for everyone.

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Donate now and help Oxburgh carry out essential repairs