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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 2nd May to 26th September 2024. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Opening times for 30 April 2024
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Assistance dogs only
Toilet
An accessible-unisex toilet is available at The Old Manor.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the gardens and grounds of 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
Steps/uneven terrain
Not all of The Old Manor is accessible via wheelchair.
Narrow corridors
By road
Please note the property post code, DE6 2ED, covers a large area so we advise following the National Trust signage once on the B5033. If you're coming from the A515; once on the B5033 please turn right immediately in front of the National Trust sign for The Old Manor at Norbury.
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
By bicycle
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.
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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