Norfolk Holiday Guide

Description

Somerleyton Hall, originally a Jacobean manor house, was extensively redesigned for Sir Morton Peto in the 1840´s. This extravagant transformation turned the house into the fine Victorian Italianate mansion we see today. Our tour guides will unlock the secrets of the state rooms and the history of the families who have lived here since 1240.

The twelve acres of landscaped gardens boast one of the finest original yew hedge mazes, designed by William Nesfield and planted in 1846. There is a wealth of specimen trees, walled gardens, formal lawns, peach cases, Paxton glasshouses, flowerbeds and shrubberies to explore and a children´s garden trail.

The Wintergarden Tearooms serve home made light lunches and delicious cream teas and the gift shop is stocked with a very wide range of gifts and souvenirs.

Close by on the estate is the Duke´s Head Pub, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and excellent cuisine. Fritton Lake, the jewel in the estate crown, is another family attraction offering lakeside walks, boating, pony rides and an adventure playground.

OPENING TIMES 2012

HALL TOURS & GARDENS
Gardens open 10am – 5pm, Hall Tours 11.30am – 3.30pm
5th April – 27th September – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays & B.H.Mondays
17th July – 9th September – Open Tues, Weds, Thurs & Sundays

GARDENS, MAZE & TEAROOMS ONLY
Gardens, Maze & Tearooms only will also open Sundays in May and June
The management reserves the right to change these dates

ADMISSION PRICES 2012

HALL TOURS & GARDENS
Adults £9.95 – Over 60’s £8.95 – Children (5-16yrs) £4.95 – Children 1-4yrs free
Family Ticket (adults & 2 children) £25.00
Groups of 20+ £1.50 discount per person
Season Tickets – Adults £25 – Over 60’s £20 – Children £13
Private half day and evening visits please contact office

GARDENS, MAZE & TEAROOM ONLY
Adults £5.95 – Over 60’s £4.95 – Children (5-16yrs) £3.95 – Children 1-4yrs free
Groups of 20+ £1 discount per person

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