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Historic Houses in Norfolk

 Blickling Hall
  

Blickling Hall A dry moat, a remnant of an earlier Tudor house, surrounds this Jacobean masterpiece. Designed by Robert Lyminge, who also worked on Hatfield House. A long gallery, and many rare books complete the picture.
Blickling, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR11 6NF

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1 m NW Aylsham, on B1354
Website: Blickling Hall
Email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01263 738 030
Fax: 01263 731 660
National Trust
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 Felbrigg Hall
  

The home of the Wyndham family for 500 years, set in a woodland park. Designed by Robert Lyminge (see Blickling Hall and Hatfield House). Superb gothic library and great hall.
Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, England

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m SW Cromer, off B1436
Website: Felbrigg Hall
Email: felbrigg@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01263 837444
Fax: 01263 837032
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 Holkham Hall
  

Holkham Hall Palladian house set in peaceful parkland, the work of William Kent inside and out. A showpiece setting for art, rather than a place to live. Old Master paintings, formal gardens.
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, NR23 1AB

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m W Wells-next-the-Sea, off A140
Website: Holkham Hall
Email: l.herrieven@holkham.co.uk
Phone: 01328 710227
Fax: Fax: 01328 711707
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 Houghton Hall
  

Houghton Hall A magnificent country house built between 1722-35 for Sir Robert Walpole by Colen Campbell and Thomas Ripley. Walpole, the first official Prime Minister in English history, created a neo-classical house in grand Palladian style. The original design for Houghton was drawn up by James Gibbs, but his ideas were substantially altered in the final construction.
The Administrator, Houghton Hall Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE31 6UE

Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Houghton Hall
Email: info@houghtonhall.com
Phone: 01485 528569
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 Oxburgh Hall
  

Tudor extravagance approached over a three arched bridge across a moat, through a massive seven-storied gatehouse. Interior belies the Tudor exterior, being mostly Victorian. One treasure is embroidery done by Mary Queen of Scots during her long captivity.
Oxborough, Norfolk, England, PE33 9PS

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 7 m SW Swaffham
Website: Oxburgh Hall
Email: oxburghhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01366 328 258
Fax: 01366 328 066
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 Sandringham
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Sandringham The country retreat of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Sandringham is a lovely country house set in beautiful gardens, and surrounded by a large country park. A ground floor suite of rooms is open to visitors, showcasing royal collections of art and ceramics, armour, and personal objets d'art. There are garden walks, a museum of royal memorabilia, and the beautiful parish church with royal monuments.
The Sandringham Estate, Estate Office Sandringham, East Anglia, Norfolk, England, PE35 6EN

Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: On the B1440, signposted from the A148 and A149, 3 miles south of Dersingham. Plentiful parking available.
Website: Sandringham
Email: visits@sandringhamestate.co.uk
Phone: 01553 612908
Fax: 01485 541571
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 Wolterton Park
  

Wolterton Park A lovely red-brick Queen Anne house, built by Thomas Ripley for Horatio Walpole, the younger brother of Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole. Ripley was also responsible for building Mannington house, also owned by the Walpole family.
Erpingham, Norfolk, England, NR11 7BB

Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Wolterton Park
Phone: 01263 584175
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Accommodation
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Shire Cottage

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Waterside House

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Norwich (Hotel)

Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel Golf & Country Club

Set in 170 acres of parkland, just 3 1/2 miles from the fine cathedral city of Norwich, Sprowston Manor is a classic country retreat. The hotel combines the warmest of welcomes with modern amenities to create a calming and restoring atmosphere. After a day doing whatever takes your fancy savour … more >>

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Norwich (Hotel)

Holiday Inn Norwich - North

The Holiday Inn Norwich - North is located only 3 miles from the city centre and its excellent shopping. It is within easy reach of unspoilt coastline, picturesque villages and famous Norfolk Broads. Triangle Health & Fitness facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and solarium. There is … more >>

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