Oxburgh Estate
Oxburgh Estate, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS
It’s hard not to fall in love when you catch your first glimpse of the imposing brick manor house reflected in the tranquil moat. Despite its fortified appearance, Oxburgh hall was built in 1482 as a family home by the Bedingfelds, and theirs is a story of survival.
Inside, peel back the layers of history as you wander through a house filled with portraits and treasured objects. Outside, the original gardens and parkland form a mixture of formal and wilderness, from the productive kitchen garden and herbaceous border to estate walks through woodland and meadow.
Visitors can enjoy free entry on selected dates (Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September) to this very special place and find out more about Oxburgh’s fascinating history on volunteer-led guided tours of the gardens, gatehouse experience and architectural history of the house (bookable on arrival). Families can also enjoy games in the garden, den building in the woods, and picnics with a view!
Plus, especially for Heritage Open Days, discover some of the Everyday Histories of the staff who worked on Oxburgh Estate. Follow the 3 story trails around the Formal gardens, discovering daily routines, work habits, and the hidden knowledge that comes from working on the Estate in the early 20th Century.
This event was supported by leading family history website, Findmypast, who provided access to their records as part of their sponsorship of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme. Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Friday 18 September:
- Estate open: 0930-1700
- Saturday 19 September:
- Estate open: 0930-1700
Location & directions
Oxburgh Estate, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS
- Directions:
- By road: 7 miles south-west of Swaffham and 3 miles from A134 at Stoke Ferry; 17 miles south of King's Lynn. Parking: Free. Sat Nav: PE33 9PS. By train: Downham Market, 10 miles, then taxi; no direct public transport from Downham Market. By bus: You can get to Oxburgh Estate on the Swaffham flexibus+ which travels to/from Swaffham and villages in West Norfolk and Breckland. This service is available 7am - 7pm, Monday to Saturday and can be booked to pick you up at a time to suit you. Find out more at Swaffham flexibus+ on the Norfolk County Council website. By bicycle: Cyclist are welcome, but please note that local roads have no lane markings and are of the national speed limit for single carriageways.
- Contact on day:
- Oxburgh Estate Office
- Telephone number:
- +441366328258
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Partly accessible grounds. Main pathways are loose gravel, flat with occasional slopes. There is level access to the hall and parts of the gardens. The ground floor of the hall is wheelchair accessible although some doorways are narrow and may not be suitable for PMVS. Access to the first floor of the hall is via a staircase. Manual wheelchairs and Mountain Trike all-terrain wheelchair are available to borrow from the Welcome Team on arrival, please speak to a member of the team.
