Family days out at Felbrigg

Playing games with hoops at Felbrigg — Come out and play this summer at Felbrigg | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Felbrigg has so much to offer families. From children's trails around the hall to den building in the woods, find out all you need to know to plan a great day out.

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.

Children playing in the Walled Garden at Felbrigg with colourful orange, red and purple flowers in the background. — Children playing in the Walled Garden at Felbrigg | © National Trust Images/Fisheye Images David Kirkham

Summer of Play

23 July – 2 September, 10am–4:30pm

Frolic at Felbrigg this summer with free to use sports equipment and activities filling the meadow area by the Walled Garden and the West Garden lawn by the hall.

Get stuck into:

Ball games (football, basketball, tennis)
Badminton
Swingball
Yoga mats and suggested poses
Giant 4 in a row
Racetrack
Plus skipping ropes, hula hoops, cornholes and more

After a whirlwind of activity, refuel with a picnic and ice creams from the tea-room before heading to the Great Wood with a trusty Tracker Pack, available to borrow from Visitor Reception.

Enjoy the shade of the tree-lined Victory V avenue and discover a den building area and a curious Ice House ruin ….

Put your sun hat on and come and make memories this summer. All activities are free, no booking required.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

A family playing on the West Garden lawn in summer at Felbrigg — Playing on the West Garden lawn in summer at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/David Kirkham

Borrow a Tracker Pack

The estate awaits! Free to visit, head out and explore some of the 520-acres stretched out before you.

Borrow a Tracker Pack from Visitor Reception, stuffed full of binoculars and animal track sheets, and follow the 2.6-mile circular church and ice house trailor let your senses lead the way as you explore the woodland, parkland and around the lake.

Tick activities off the ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ list, including 'Build a den’ in a dedicated area off the 'Victory V' avenue of trees and ‘Watch a bird’ through a hide by the lake. Discover more about '50 things...'

Visitors share a picnic under an oak tree at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk. — Visitors share a picnic at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk. | © National Trust Images/Fisheye Images David Kirkham

Eating with us?

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.