Oxburgh Hall
No one ever forgets their first sight of Oxburgh. A romantic, moated manor house, it was built by the Bedingfeld family in the 15th century and they have lived here ever since. Inside, the family's Catholic history is revealed, complete with a secret priest's hole which you can crawl inside. See the astonishing needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and the private chapel, built with reclaimed materials. Outside, you can enjoy panoramic views from the gatehouse roof and follow the woodcarving trails in the gardens and woodlands. The late winter drifts of snowdrops are not to be missed
Don't miss
Wonder at the wealth of heraldry.
Walk through the secret door in the library.
Marvel at the needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots.
VISITORS INFOMRATION:
Prices
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and Garden:
adult £7.80 (£7), child £4 (£3.60), family £20 (£18.10).
Garden and Estate: adult £4.10 (£3.60), child £2.30 (£2), family £10.50 (£9).
Reduced rate when arriving by cycle
Facilities
Shopping & eating
Old Kitchen tea-room, open-air kiosk and picnic tables. Well-stocked gift shop, including local Norfolk products. Browse in the second-hand bookshop. Plant sales for the green-fingered.
Parking
Free
Learning
Suitable for school groups. Live interpretation and hands-on activities
Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's guide. Children's quiz/trail. Dressing-up clothes to try on
Mobility information
The Gatehouse access and exit is via a spiral staircase
Parking
In main car park, 200 yards. Drop-off point
Building
Ramped entrance. Manual wheelchairs available. Ground floor accessible with DVD of upper floor. Stairs with handrail to other floors. Main exit via spiral staircase; alternative route available
WCs
In main courtyard, access via ramp
Grounds
Partly accessible, grass and loose gravel paths, slopes. Map of accessible route. Care necessary near moat. Chapel 100 yards from Hall, access via ramp
Getting there:
Cycling
View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
By road
At Oxborough, 7 miles south west of Swaffham on south side of Stoke Ferry road; 3 miles from A134 at Stoke Ferry
By train
Downham Market 10 miles
Ordnance survey reference
143:TF742012
Group Visits
Average length of visit: 3 hours 30 minutes. On-board coach welcome. Out of hours tours (additional charge).
Coach parking
Coach parking, 200yds. Max. 2 coaches per day
On site catering
Tea-room (licensed) in Old Kitchen, assisted service, 50 covers. The Pantry (kiosk) serves light snacks. Set menu for groups can be ordered in advance, out of hours catering available.
Address:
Oxborough
near King's Lynn,
Norfolk
PE33 9PS