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Behind the scenes the team at Felbrigg is beavering away on cleaning, protecting and restoring furniture, woodwork and decorative details inside the hall. Discover conservation in action, and look back at some of the important projects that have taken place in recent years.
A project is underway to improve the structural integrity and drainage systems of Felbrigg Hall's South Corridor roof, to safeguard its future and to improve the visitor experience.
People start their journey through the hall in this former service wing and, once construction is complete, it will be decorated to reinstate its 19th-century colour scheme to provide greater impact and immersion into its history.
Work to the corridor will also help to protect rooms that lead from it, including the estate office and servants’ hall. These spaces provide visitors with unique insight into what life was like for those who worked at the hall – a perspective that we believe is as important to share as those of previous owners and residents.
Increased rainfall caused by climate change puts the South Corridor at greater risk of water ingress and these remedial works are required urgently. By securing its future we will ensure that many more generations of visitors can experience and be inspired by its architecture, the collection is houses and its history.
As part of the project, improvements will also be made to the paths running parallel to the corridor through the West Garden surrounding the hall. Step-free surfaces, consistent materials, wider paths and a greater number of benches will make this area more accessible to all – providing a comfortable location to enjoy the architecture of the hall, flower beds filled with climate-resilient plants and views of the parkland beyond.
The construction phase of this project started in September 2025 and is due to be completed in spring 2026.
Since 2017 a large-scale project has been taking place to restore the Cabinet Room at Felbrigg. Our collections and house team have been joined by specialist textile and painting experts, to clean and restore the original damask wall coverings and carpet, as well as examine the furniture, paintings and collection in detail.
During the open season, the collections and house team start the day by dusting and vacuuming the show rooms so that they are ready to explore. It also gives the team the chance to condition-check the items, and highlight any issues that might come up. Once the daily clean has taken place, the front door is ready to be opened to welcome everyone inside.
Looking after the house isn’t just about keeping the rooms clean and tidy, a lot of other work goes on behind the scenes, and in front of visitors on a regular basis.
If you have ever wondered why the blinds are down in certain rooms, it's because it is important that light levels are kept down, so that none of the objects in the collection fade. Relative humidity levels are also checked on a regular basis, as when it is too dry, objects may crack and warp, or if it is too damp, mould can grow and pests thrive.
There is a dedicated volunteer book team at Felbrigg that work with staff to look after the large collection at Felbrigg. When issues are found, such as mould, the books are cleaned one by one, using a soft pony-hair brush and a conservation vacuum.
The house team also have to keep an eye on the many pests that may be munching on the collection, such as silverfish, carpet beetles and furniture beetles to name a few. There are traps hidden around the hall which are monitored regularly. Occasionally the cellars are even bug-bombed as deathwatch beetle love the damp air down there.
With your ongoing support, we're able to continue our vital conservation work. Thank you for helping to protect these special places.
Everyone needs nature, now more than ever. Donate today and you could help people and nature to thrive at the places we care for.
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