Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
PE33 9PS


Oxburgh Hall is a lovely moated house built in 1482 by the Bedingfeld family, who still live there. The Hall has a magnificent Tudor Gatehouse and boasts needlework by Mary Queen of Scots. Oxburgh is surrounded by lovely gardens and there are charming woodland walks with picnic areas. There are panoramic views from the roof, atmospheric Victorian interiors, a 16th century priest's hole, an armoury and King's and Queen's rooms.

Outside there are colourful Victorian parterres, a wilderness area, kitchen garden, an orchard and a fully accessible woodland walk.

General Information:

  • Family activities, quizzes and trails
  • Baby feeding/changing facilities
  • Restaurant, tea-room
  • Shop
  • Access for disabled visitors
  • Facility for visually impaired
  • No dogs except guide dogs
  • Suitable for schools

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    House:
    24th March to 27th September: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    30th September to 29th October: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Bank Holiday Mondays 11.00am - 5.00pm.)

    House Closed: Thursday and Friday in August.

    Garden:
    25th March to 31st July: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 11.00am to 5.30pm.

    1st to 31st August: Daily 11.00am to 5.30pm.
    2nd to 27th September: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 11.00am to 5.30pm.

    30th September to 29th October & 4th November to 17th December:
    Saturday and Sunday 11.00am to 4.30pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    House and Garden:
    Adult £6.50; Child £3.25; Family (2+2) £17.00

    Garden and Estate only: Adult £3.25; Child £2.75.

    Directions
    7 ml SW of Swaffham. Signposted from Al34 Stoke Ferry and Swaffham
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    Oxburgh Hall Postcode for SatNav: PE33 9PS

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