Family days out at Felbrigg

Adult and child crouch in the Walled Garden to offer a cockerel some seed. — Family exploring the Walled Garden at Felbrigg | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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 running around the lily pond in the Walled Garden at Felbrigg, surrounded by colourful flowers and box hedging — Children playing in the Walled Garden at Felbrigg | © National Trust Images/Fisheye Images David Kirkham

May half-term

Spring into action with two spotter sheets at Felbrigg this half-term. Explore the renowned Walled Garden as it bursts at the seams with blooms and metalwork plants and creatures, ticking check boxes as you go. Adventure out on the wider estate to track down more signs of spring, encompassing woods, parkland and a lake. Pick up your sheets from a member of the welcome team at the car park hub or visitor reception.

Wind down with some crafting in a marquee opposite the Stable Courtyard, finding inspiration in the blossoms around you. The nature theme continues as you step inside the 17th century hall. Birdwatch from the Library’s sunroom, take a closer look at the feathered friends decorating the interiors and build miniature nests while listening to bird song.

These are just some of the activities dotted throughout the hall, inspired by a project to protect its taxidermy birds and their dioramas – glass cases containing reproductions of natural scenes.

Mother and child look through a gap in a hide to spot birds on Felbrigg Lake — Family looking out of the hide by Felbrigg Lake, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

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...'

Girl in a sun hat eating a tea cake in the courtyard at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk — Visitors enjoying the courtyard at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/John Millar

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.