Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate

Felbrigg Hall in the distance with dog walkers in front

Truly a hidden gem

More about this place

A display of harvest gourds and vegetables

The Hall at Harvest 

Visit us during the first week of October to see the Hall decorated to celebrate the harvest with flowers, fruit and vegetables from our own walled garden

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Things to see and do

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  • The Drawing Room at Felbrigg Hall

    Discover the hall 

    How many times can you spot the lion and fetterlock motif as you uncover the history, unique collections and decoration of the many rooms within our hall?

  • Michaelmas daisies in the border

    Explore the garden 

    Explore our walled garden and the weird and wonderful variety of plants we have. Inspired to grow your own? We've a community allotments here too.

  • A road running through the woods at Felbrigg full of autumn colour

    Stroll around our estate 

    Our estate comprises 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 and discover the delights in the grounds.

Walkers enjoying the countryside

'Norfolk mountain' walk 

Norfolk isn’t a county known for its hills, but on this 16-miler with stunning views you’ll tackle a combined 1,140 feet - the size of a small mountain- if you add together all the gradients along the way!

Felbrigg church in winter

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. Easy, 2.5 miles.

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What's on 

Map showing the audio walkscapes at Felbrigg Hall

Walk with me 

We are delighted that 'Walk with me', which was part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival during May 2016, continues this year whilst the house is open. A completely new type of event where you wander through woods and fields in the beautiful setting of Felbrigg Hall, creating your own cinematic experience.

Children looking at creatures captured in pots

Felbrigg Family Summer Trail 

Have fun with the family this summer following our Summer trail - a walk of about 2.4Km on all weather paths with lots to do along the way.

Upcoming events

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Hall at Harvest

Sat 01 Oct 2016
11:00-17:00
The Hall will be decorated to celebrate the harvest with displays of fruit, vegetables and beautiful flower arrangements created by our team of volunteer flower arrangers. Fruit tasting will take place in the Old Kitchen on Wednesday from 2.30pm.

Walk With Me - Norfolk & Norwich Festival

Sat 01 Oct 2016
12:30-14:00
After the success of last year's 'Wolf's Child' the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, in partnership with the National Trust, return to Felbrigg Hall with a completely new type of outdoor event.

Bird Spotting Walk

Wed 19 Oct 2016
13:30-15:00
Join us for a bird spotting walk led by Trevor Williams from the North East Norfolk Bird Club. Spot and identify the many species of birds that can be found on the Felbrigg estate. The walk is approx. 2.5 miles long and will be walked at a...

Enchanted Felbrigg

Fri 09 Dec 2016
11:00-16:00
A brand new seasonal experience that all the family will enjoy. Follow a winter trail through the sculptural gardens, enchanted woodland and creative spaces in the hall at Felbrigg. Enjoy the opportunity to unwind surrounded by nature in all its...
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Our work

Felbrigg Drawing Room Play Video
Video

Conserving the pelmets at Felbrigg Hall

Ever wondered what's involved when it comes to conserving textiles such as curtains? This short film follows the 18 months conservation project of the pelmets and curtains that now hang in the Drawing Room at Felbrigg Hall. Over time the silk damask had become damaged by light and needed stabilising, new linings have been added, damaged wooden baubles replaced and the curtains cleaned.

Felbrigg projects

Stained Glass window at Felbrigg Hall being removed

Conserving Felbrigg's stained glass 

Some of the Ancient panels of stained glass were removed from the windows in the Great Hall at Felbrigg, after essential conservation work was needed to ensure their survival. They're now back and sparkling once more.

The new library carpet at Felbrigg Hall

Replica carpet made for Felbrigg Library 

The library at Felbrigg Hall has been restored to its former glory with a new carpet made possible by the revival of historic weaving looms.

NT volunteers cleaning ceramics

Understand our work 

Behind the scenes our team is beavering away on cleaning, protecting and restoring furniture, woodwork and decorative details.

Conservation forever, for everyone
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Get involved

Visitors with National Trust volunteer Room Guide

Join the team 

Enjoy helping visitors make the most of their visit? We’ve got lots of ways that you can get involved. Whatever your skills set, experience or area of interest, there's a role for you, so why not get in touch?

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History

St. Margaret's Church Felbrigg

The Early Years 

1000 - 1450. The name 'Felbrigg' is a relic of the Danish invasions - 'Fiolbrygga' is ancient Scandinavian for a plank bridge.

Portrait of William Windham I

The Windham Era 

1450-1824. The Norfolk Windhams had been here since the estate passed out of the hands of the de Felbrigg family in the mid-15th century.

William and his brothers outside Felbrigg Parsonage by Wm Bigg

Admiral Lukin 

1824 - 1861. William Lukin was a distinguished sailor whose life before the mast began in 1781 at the age of 13. He left the navy in 1814 as a Vice Admiral, and inherited Felbrigg Hall in 1824.

Portrait of Mad Windham as a young man

Mad Windham 

1861-1863. The only son of William Howe Windham and Sophia Hervey, daughter of the 1st Marquis of Bristol, William Frederick was born in 1840.

South Front of Felbrigg

The Norwich Merchant 

1863 - 1924. In 1863 the estate was bought by John Ketton, a Norwich Corn Merchant, for £77,238 - the equivalent of £7.7m today.

Stained glass window in the Great Hall, Felbrigg

The Last Squire 

1924 - 1969. Wyndham Cremer-Cremer's mother was the youngest daughter of John and Rachel Ketton and his paternal grandmother was a Cromer Wyndham, descended from the younger brother of the builder of the house.

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Learning

Boys dressed in historical costume cleaning the silver

Learning 

Take a trip into Felbrigg’s past with an immersive day of learning outside of the classroom with role-playing, object-handling and a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of one of the National Trust’s finest country houses.

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Eating and shopping

Matching items from our shop

Eating and Shopping 

Visit the shop and see our latest lines in gifts, homewares and much more. After some serious shopping you'll be in need of refreshment so drop into the Squires Pantry for a cup of tea and a delicious cake, or maybe something a little more substantial.

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Places to stay

Mustard Pot Cottage on the Felbrigg Estate

Places to stay 

Felbrigg Hall is an ideal base for touring the North Norfolk coastline, pretty villages and traditional market towns, Felbrigg can offer you a cosy cottage for 2 or a spacious apartment for 8 furnished with original pieces from the Felbrigg collection - you are sure to find something that works for you.

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