Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh Hall in the winter light

Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and story of endurance

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The West Drawing Room at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

Explore the 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.

Oxburgh's colourful Parterre garden.

Gardens & Estate 

Whether you would prefer to relax in the tranquility of the formal gardens or embark on a woodland trail with the family, the beautiful gardens at Oxburgh are the perfect place to enjoy nature at its best. Explore them on your visit.

A family enjoying a leisurely walk at Oxburgh Hall

Walk with us 

With over 70 acres of beautiful estate, we have walking routes to suit every ability, from four legs to pram friendly pathways there's no excuse not to get out in the fresh air with us.

Upcoming events

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Snowdrop walks

Sat 16 Feb 2019
11:30-12:30
You can either join one of our garden stewards for a walk taking in the beauty of the snowdrops and aconites carpeting the ground beneath the trees or you can take yourself on a stroll to view them through the gardens and woodlands. Please be...

Junior Ranger Day

Wed 20 Feb 2019
11:00-15:00
Come and join the Ranger and team in Home Covert woodland. Activities may include wood carving, making fires, toasting marshmallows and identifying trees species and creatures in the winter woodland.

Women of Oxburgh - Talks

Sun 31 Mar 2019
11:30-11:50
Visit us this Mother's day weekend and find out more about the women of Oxburgh Hall. Talks last approximately 20 minutes and will take place in the Saloon or courtyard depending on the weather.

Cadbury Easter Hunt

Sat 20 Apr 2019
10:30-16:30
Easter is that time of year when the natural world around us springs back to life. Experience all that nature has to offer exploring the grounds following the Easter hunt and claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. There will be outdoor activities...

Spring Woodland Walk

Wed 08 May 2019
10:00-12:30
Join the Ranger for an informal walk around the woodlands at Oxburgh Hall. Learn about woodland ecology and management and discover our spring flora and fauna as nature bursts into life. Get an insight into the history of the woodland, its...

Castle Crafts

Sat 11 May 2019
11:00-16:00
Oxburgh might be a family home but it looks like a castle! Castle themed craft activities allow you to make a shield to defend yourself against the dragon that might be lurking in the gatehouse. Or why not make a puppet dragon to practice on!...
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Eating and shopping

The Tearoom is in the Old Kitchen

The Tea-Room 

Come and enjoy our range of tempting, seasonal and locally sourced treats on offer in the Tea-Room.

The Gift Shop at Oxburgh Hall

Shopping at Oxburgh Hall 

Visit our gift shop and pick up the perfect present or buy a memento of your visit.

A family enjoy lunch in the Pantry

The Pantry 

If it's just a quick snack in the fresh air that you need, The Pantry is the place to go. Four-legged friends are welcome too! Or pack a picnic and enjoy it in the grounds.

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History

Two visitors standing outside Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

A brief history of Oxburgh Hall 

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.

Portrait of Anne Bedingfeld as a nun, Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk

The rise and fall of the Bedingfelds' 

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.

May dawn mist morning

Oxburgh’s story of survival 

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.

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Our work

A view of the scaffolding in the courtyard from the roof

Restoration work at Oxburgh Hall continues 

See how your support is helping to restore Oxburgh, a beautiful 500 year old medieval home that is undergoing an ambitious restoration project.

The chandelier at Oxburgh Hall

Conservation at Oxburgh Hall 

The collection at Oxburgh Hall is maintained and conserved by our House Team. Find out how they make sure that Oxburgh can be enjoyed by everyone for years to come.

Oxburgh Hall south view historic parkland south

Land returns to Oxburgh 

After being sold as farmland 70 years ago, 129 acres have now been taken on by the National Trust, as we work in partnership with a local farmer.

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Join or give

Scaffolding on the roof at Oxburgh

Raise the Roof Appeal 

Oxburgh Hall is a very special place that requires your help. A dormer window collapse in 2016 has led to an ambitious project to restore the roof including the Victorian windows and chimney stacks. With your help we can restore this national treasure.

Volunteer talking to visitors at Oxburgh Hall

Join the team at Oxburgh Hall 

Oxburgh is a very special place. Have you ever considered making Oxburgh more than a visit? Whatever your skills and interests, there are plenty of ways you can get involved!

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Learning

Schoolchildren on the rooftop

Discover a different way to learn 

Are you looking for an exciting educational trip? Why not visit Oxburgh Hall? We offer both house and garden activities suitable for all ages!

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Places to stay

A view of Chapel Lodge at Oxburgh Hall

Stay in Chapel Lodge 

Located in the grounds of Oxburgh Hall, Chapel Lodge remains true to a 19th century Norfolk country cottage but with a few welcoming added extras. This attractive little cottage is the perfect getaway for two, surrounded by garden and tucked just inside the park wall.

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Art and collections

Close-up view of a display cabinet in the Drawing Room at Oxburgh Hall.

Oxburgh Hall's Collection 

From letters by Henry VII, Mary I and Elizabeth I to Mary, Queen of Scots' sewing implements: explore the full collection of unique and wonderful items looked after by the National Trust at Oxburgh Hall.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Oxburgh Hall on the National Trust Collections website

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