Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh Hall has been the family home of the Bedingfelds’ for more than 500 years. Peel back the layers of history as you wander around the house, the contents of which reveals the collecting habits of a single family from Tudor times to the present day.

You could call this a garden of two halves. Come and see what we're growing in the kitchen garden and admire the French inspired Parterre, before exploring the less formal areas, including the tranquility of the Wilderness and My Lady's Wood.

There may not have been an elaborate design for the landscape surrounding Oxburgh Hall, but as you embark on a woodland walk and explore the wider park, there are some great views to enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for visiting otters in the River Gadder.

It’s testament to the family’s determination that so much of the collection still remains, including precious items which illustrate the importance of their Catholic faith. Discover more about Oxburgh’s collection and some of the highlights to look out for.

Whether you're looking for a short stroll around the garden, fancy exploring the wider estate or want to venture further afield, with a walk that takes in the village, local churches and surrounding farmland. Lace up those walking boots.

Don't worry if you've never visited Oxburgh Hall before, whether you’re popping in for an hour, half a day or have a full day to explore, here are some suggestions to help you make the most of your day with us.

Are you planning on visiting Oxburgh with the family? Here's what to expect, as well as a little inspiration to help you make the most of your day with us.

Dogs are welcome in the gardens and woodland, as we know they're part of the family too. All we ask is that you follow our lead when visiting with your pooch.

Want to know if you can borrow a wheelchair or find out how many steps there are to the roof? Our accessibility guide will make planning your visit to us easier.

Follow our most ambitious restoration project to date, which will secure the future of this 500 year old building. Along the way we'll share our discoveries, life behind the scenes and opportunities to take a closer look.

Oxburgh's roof is in need of urgent repair. Our tiles, timbers and brickwork are showing signs of aging and we need your help, as we embark on a £6million project to repair the roof and safeguard Oxburgh's future.

New research has uncovered the story of a secret Jacobite at Oxburgh Hall. Clues to his secret allegiance were engraved in a drinking glass that has been traced after 100 years.

Meet the team working behind the scenes at Oxburgh Hall, helping to keep things running seamlessly. Supported by a small army of volunteers and a wider team of specialists, say hello if you see one of them during your visit.

As well as our ambitious roof conservation project, your support is helping us carry out work in lots of other ways. Find out what we've been up to, with news from our most recent projects.

Planning on staying for lunch? Want to know where you can grab a quick drink or treat yourself to cake? At Oxburgh Hall you can enjoy seasonal food, freshly prepared from our Servants Hall Tea-Room or Pantry Café.

Complete your visit to Oxburgh Hall with a visit to our shop and find something special for you or a friend. We sell a wide range of products, including a number made in Norfolk. We also have a second-hand bookshop and plants to tempt you.

Despite being built during the Wars of the Roses, Oxburgh Hall was never intended to be a castle but a family home. Completed in 1482 for Sir Edmund Bedingfeld, the family have lived here ever since.

The Bedingfeld family have remained devout Roman Catholics throughout their history at Oxburgh Hall. Little could they have foreseen how their religious beliefs would cost them so much.

Through oppression, Civil War devastation, near dereliction and threatened demolition, it’s a remarkable story that Oxburgh Hall still stands, after more than 500 years of turbulent history.

Are you looking to take your group somewhere special? Make sure you add Oxburgh Hall to your itinerary, as this hidden gem in Norfolk has a fascinating story to tell. Find out more on one of our specialist tours and don't forget to treat yourself in our tea-room.

Oxburgh Hall is currently surrounded by scaffolding. But did you know that it was once used as a film location for the much-loved sitcom Dad's Army? We've also welcomed BBC Antiques Roadshow and Channel 5's Secrets of the National Trust in recent years.

Mary, Queen of Scots was considered a threat to the throne and on the orders of Elizabeth I was kept captive, under the watchful eye of Bess of Hardwick’s husband. During her exile, Mary and Bess worked on a series of embroideries, which are now at Oxburgh. Although these hangings will be carefully packed away whilst our roof project takes place, you'll still be able to get a glimpse of this delicate embroidery, when the valence goes on display for the first time.

Oxburgh’s wallpaper collection provides evidence of the family’s decorative tastes and the functions, furnishing and hierarchies of the different rooms. It even includes the work of leading designers - Pugin, Crace and Willement.

Whilst viewed in isolation, the dark furniture at Oxburgh, cobbled together from other pieces may not be to your taste. But it's for this reason that only a handful of collections and ‘romantic’ interiors like this remain in England.