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Somerleyton Hall is the family home of The Hon. Hugh and Lara Crossley.
We are proud to say Somerleyton Hall & Gardens won a raft of prestigious tourism awards in 2010 including "Best Tourist Attraction on the Sunrise Coast" and "Best small attraction in Suffolk". We also got through to the final three at the East of England Tourism awards so we feel we can say with confidence we put our visitors first and you'll have a great day out to remember when you visit us
The Hall is a splendid Victorian Mansion built in Anglo-Italian style by Sir Morton Peto to show off the wealth of new Victorian aristocracy. It boasts lavish architectural features and magnificent carved stonework together with
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In 1863 the Hall was bought by carpet manufacture Sir Francis Crossley and the present Lord Somerleyton is his great grandson. A full colour guide book is available, giving a comprehensive history of the hall and its owners.
Take a leisurely stroll in our beautiful 12 acres of gardens! The justly renowned 12 acres of gardens contain a wide variety of beautiful trees, plants and borders and the Victorian greenhouses provide many attractive flower displays. The highlight of the gardens is the famous 1846 yew hedge MAZE, which could have you walking in circles (and is guaranteed to keep the children amused). After all, people have getting lost in the MAZE for over 150 years. Other features include original Victorian ornamentation, the walled and sunken gardens and the 300ft long pergola.
Group Visits are most welcome on public open days. Group rate entry discounts apply (group must consist of over 20+ people attending from the same organisation).
Private Tours of the Hall and gardens can be arranged right through the year. We offer a variety of tours to suite your interest and time you have available.
The Loggia Tea-room is open through the day for light lunches and afternoon teas.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Hall & Gardens:Sunday 17th April - Thursday 29th SeptemberGardens & Tearooms Only: Thursdays & Sundays in October Monday - Bank Holidays Only Tuesday - 12th July - 13th September Wednesday - 13th July - 14th September Thursday - 21st April - 29th September Friday - Closed Saturday - Closed Sunday - 17th April - 25th September N.B. The management reserves the right to change these dates. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
PRICES HELD AS 2010 Hall Tour and Gardens: Adult £8.95; Senior Citizen &pouns;7.95 Child (5-16yrs) £4.95. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £25.00. Gardens Only: Adult £5.50; Senior Citizen £4.50 Child £3.50. Discounts available for groups of 20 or over |
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Directions
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On B1074, 5 miles NW of Lowestoft, and 7 miles SW of Great Yarmouth (A143) Free parking. Coaches should follow "Coach P" signs to rear entrance. By rail, Somerleyton station is 1.6 miles from the Hall. |
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Somerleyton Hall & Gardens Postcode for SatNav: NR32 5QQ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum
(4 Miles)*
The Museum specialises in the history of the Lowestoft fishing fleet, from early sail, to steam and through to modern diesel vessels. Methods of fishing are also recorded. |
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East Anglia Transport Museum
(5 Miles)*
At Carlton Colville you will find a unique transport museum, this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view, but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport. |
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Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre
(6 Miles)*
The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. |
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