Kett Country Cottages

Country Houses

From the days of the Norman conquest, when Norfolk was divided up into 800 acre manors as spoils of war for WIlliam's supporters, until the 18th century, some of the finest houses in all of England were built in this area.

From the ancient strongholds of Norwich Castle (built on the site of King Canute's original) and Castle Acre (near Swaffham) to the later and less martial additions of the likes of Sandringham there is a wealth of historical and architectural gems that are open to the public. From the 16th century the vast wealth of Norfolk's leading families was demonstrated in the building of impressive seats such as Blickling and Holkham Hall.

Blickling Hall

Blickling, Nr Aylsham

  • National Trust Jacobean masterpiece designed by Robert Lyminge
  • Remains of earlier Tudor house and dry moat
  • Long gallery, rare books and the ghost of Anne Boleyn
  • Open air concerts

Pricing: Family ticket from £15.50

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: nationaltrust.org.uk

Tel: 01263 738035

Felbrigg Hall

Felbrigg, Nr Cromer

  • Designed by Robert Lyminge
  • 14th Century Hall with Victorian gardens and woodland park
  • Superb Gothic hall and library

Pricing: Family ticket £18.60

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: nationaltrust.org.uk

Tel: 01263 837444

Holkham Hall

Holkham

  • Palladian house designed by Wlliam Kent for the1st Earl of Leicester
  • Park, Nature Reserve, Beach and Lake
  • Attractions and Galleries

Pricing: Family ticket £25.00

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: holkham.co.uk

Tel: 01328 710227

Houghton Hall

Houghton

  • Magnificent interiors designed by William Kent in the early 18th Century.
  • Beautiful walled gardens and deer park
  • Great cafe and gift shop

 

Pricing: Family ticket £15

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: houghtonhall.com

Tel: 01485 528569

Oxburgh Hall

Swaffham

  • Tudor Exterior, Victorian interior
  • Three arched bridge across moat to massive seven storey gatehouse
  • Embroidery by Mary, Queen of Scots

Pricing: Family ticket from £13.80

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: nationaltrust.org.uk

Tel: 01366 328258

Sandringham House and Gardens

Sandringham Estate

  • Country retreat of HRH Queen Elizabeth
  • Fantastic collection of vintage vehicles
  • Stunning gardens and grounds
  • Worth a full day as there really is a great deal to see and do

Photo reproduced by gracious permission of H.M. The Queen

Pricing: Family Ticket from £16.50

Rating: ∗∗∗∗∗

Web: sandringhamestate.co.uk

Tel: 01553 612908