Autumn family fun at Felbrigg

Things to do at October half-term

 

The Spider Trail is back this October half-term! 

Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November​

Discover some of Norfolk’s fascinating spiders as you follow our family-friendly trail through the estate. Along the route, you'll find eight trail points, each featuring a different spider found in Norfolk with fun facts to discover. Pick up a trail sheet and use the clues at each stop to reveal a mystery word. 

Keep an eye out for our giant spider web waymarkers, which will help guide you around the trail.

• Trail sheets can be collected from the Visitor Reception Hub or Main Reception.
• Standard parking charges apply. The trail is free to enjoy around the estate. Normal admission applies for access to the Gardens and Hall. 

Whether you're a budding nature enthusiast or simply looking for some half-term fun, join the adventure and discover the fascinating eight-legged creatures that call Norfolk home.

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Hall at Harvest

Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November​

Celebrate the harvest season in the Hall which will be beautifully decorated with produce grown in the Walled Garden. From colourful pumpkins and squashes to autumn fruits and vegetables, discover a seasonal display that showcases the abundance of the garden at this special time of year.

Outside in the Courtyard, little visitors can enjoy a harvest-themed display featuring straw bales and friendly scarecrows, perfect for an autumn family photo opportunity.

While you're exploring the Hall, don't miss The Red List exhibition by Norfolk artist Jayne Ivimey. Inspired by the UK's Red List of endangered birds the exhibition invites you to look closely and thoughtfully at what we all see, and what we may no longer notice.

The Red List; an exhibition by Jayne Ivimey | National Trust

Enjoy a taste of autumn at Felbrigg, with seasonal displays, family photo opportunities, and local art to discover throughout the Hall. 

 

Feeling festive? Find out what's on at Felbrigg this Christmas

Christmas at Felbrigg | Norfolk | National Trust

Planning your family visit

• It is free to visit the estate at Felbrigg (car parking charges apply for non-members) and admission to the hall and gardens is free for under 5s.
• Baby changing facilities can be found in the toilets next to the Stable Courtyard, turning right just before you get to the main visitor reception.
• Breastfeeding is welcome everywhere at Felbrigg, including in our tea-room where hot water can be provided for making up bottles.
• High chairs are available in the tea-room.
• Picnic benches and accessible benches are in the meadow area in front of the Stable Courtyard. You’re also welcome to picnic in the grounds.
• Buggy-friendly paths are in place around the gardens and parkland. Don’t hesitate to ask a member of the welcome team for tips.

Things to see & do

Explore

Step into Felbrigg Hall and transport you and your family to centuries gone by. Wander through opulent yet homely spaces, with highlights including colourful stained glass in the Great Hall, gleaming copper pots in The Kitchen and perhaps even a small secret room in The Library .... 

The Felbrigg Estate is free to visit (parking charges apply for non-members) and with 520-acres there’s plenty of space for little legs to roam. Go on the family-friendly 2.6-mile circular church and ice house trail through rolling parkland, past a lake and into the woods. Get stuck into den building in a dedicated area located just off the 'Victory V' avenue of trees. 
 
In the Walled Garden, spot colourful crocuses and find metalwork creatures and sculptures by artist Toby Winterbourn around every corner, from tiny hidden dormice to giant mushrooms. 

Borrow a Tracker Pack

The estate awaits! Ask a member of the welcome team to borrow a Tracker Pack stuffed full of binoculars and animal track sheets. Let your senses lead the way as you explore the woodland, parkland and around the lake. Keep your eyes peeled for autumnal fungi highlights and the Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities in autumn, including 'Build a den’ and ‘Play conkers’. 

Autumn activities for children | National Trust

Feeling peckish?

Picnicking is welcome at Felbrigg, with plenty of shady spots and accessible benches available. The Squire’s Pantry tea-room in the Stable Courtyard serves kids picnic bags, light meals, fresh bakes, ice creams and drinks. Please check the opening hours before your visit.