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The Old Manor
A low, stone-built medieval hall, set in the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire.
Norbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2ED
Important notice
The Old Manor and Gardens are open on Thursdays (only) from 1st May to 25th September 2025. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Opening times for 24 May 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £8.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £4.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £20.00 Family One Adult (1 adult and up to 3 children). £12.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Assistance dogs only
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed in the gardens and grounds of the Old Manor.
- Toilet
An accessible-unisex toilet is available at The Old Manor.
Only the ground floor of the Old Manor is accessible by wheelchair. The grounds and Knot garden are not wheelchair accessible and parking is very limited.
- Accessible toilet
- Narrow corridors
- Steps/uneven terrain
Not all of The Old Manor is accessible via wheelchair.
- By road
If you are coming from Ashbourne or Sudbury along the A515: Turn onto the B5033 to Ellastone and follow the road straight for just under 3 miles. Turn right just after Sides Lane, there is a white sign for ‘The Old Manor at Norbury’ holiday cottage and church. If you are coming from the A50 near Uttoxeter: From the B5032 from Denstone or Rocester, turn right near Ellastone onto the B5033. Just past Norbury Mill Bridge and Norbury Farm, there is a left turn before Roughlow Lane, look out for the white sign for ‘The Old Manor at Norbury’ holiday cottage and church. rom Roston: Follow Lid Lane to a triangular junction with Green Lane, B5033 and turn left towards Ellastone. After Sides Lane/Roughlow Lane entrances, turn right where the white sign for 'The Old Manor at Norbury' holiday cottage and church. The What3Words location is: ///nerd.drifting.loaning
Parking: Please note that parking is very limited, with spaces for only 4 cars around the turning circle. Parking in front of the Manor is for holiday cottage guests only. The Old Manor at Norbury is not suitable for caravans, campervans, or large vehicles.
- On foot
Norbury village is clearly signposted from A515. 2½ miles walk to Norbury Church
- By train
Uttoxeter train station is 7½ miles away from The Old Manor at Norbury.
- By bus
Arriva Midlands 409 Uttoxeter-Ashbourne, alight Ellastone, ¾ mile
- Cycling
Highlights
Manor
A low, stone-built medieval hall set in the Derbyshire countryside.
Garden
Visitors can also find a beautifully maintained small garden space which includes a knot garden, as well as a short walk into the woodland, and a path that leads down to the river.
Places to stay
Norbury Manor
Soak up the history of this luxury manor house, where views extend over the Peak District.
Ilam Bunkhouse
A large bunkhouse on the Ilam Park estate with the formidable hills and rocky outcrops of the Peak District nearby.
Upcoming events
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About The Old Manor
The Old Manor at Norbury, former seat of the Fitzherbert family, is just a short drive from The Children's Country House at Sudbury and Kedleston Hall near Derby. The manor is a very rare example of a medieval hall built on the first floor, once forming part of the private apartments of the Fitzherbert family.
The later 17th century red brick farmhouse which was built in front of the manor is available as a holiday cottage. The only surviving part of the original early medieval hall offers a rare king post, Tudor door, and 17th-century Flemish glass. Visitors can also find a beautifully maintained small garden space which includes a knot garden, as well as a short walk into the woodland, and a path that leads down to the river.
Please note that parking is limited and suitable for cars only.
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