Preserving the past
From conserving historic works of art and delving into archaeology to supporting urban heritage and parks, find out about our vital conservation work.
Project
The South Corridor Project
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.