Description
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens is a stunning historic estate in East Anglia, known for its beautifully designed gardens and grand stately home. Spread across 12 acres, it offers a mix of heritage, nature, and scenic landscapes. It’s an ideal destination for families, garden lovers, and visitors seeking a relaxing countryside experience.
The gardens feature a variety of themed areas including the Nesfield Parterre with a zodiac sundial, the White Garden, and a sweeping arboretum with rare trees. Visitors can explore the famous yew hedge maze, wander through the walled garden and rose garden, and enjoy views of rewilded parkland with wildlife like deer and ponies. At the centre stands Somerleyton Hall, a magnificent Victorian stately home, open on select dates, and also known as a filming location for The Crown.
Garden entry costs £11 for adults, £10 for seniors, and £5 for children, with family tickets from £30. Combined garden and hall tours start from £17.50–£18.50, with discounted rates for children and seniors.
Overall, Somerleyton Hall & Gardens offers a beautiful blend of history and horticulture. Its variety of gardens and scenic surroundings make it a peaceful and enjoyable day out. It is a must-visit attraction for those exploring the Norfolk countryside.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Somerleyton Hall Gardens
Considered one of the finest gardens in East Anglia since the mid-17th century, the Somerleyton Hall Gardens continue to delight visitors of all ages. Set over 12 acres, the garden is slowly being re-imagined as a series of interconnected ‘rooms’.
- West Front: The centrepiece of the gardens is the Nesfield Parterre to the west of the hall. Restored between 2012/14, by Norfolk's finest landscape architect and historian George Carter, the great equatorial sundial is encircled by the signs of the zodiac.
- White Garden: The charming sunken white garden to the north of the hall is set within the footprint of the former winter garden, a small part of which survives. This garden, which is a haven for bees and butterflies alike was designed by George Carter and another Norfolk garden designer Verity Hanson Smith.
- Arboretum: The sweeping arboretum, has been opened up to show off the fine specimen trees which are being under planted with rifts of bulbs to delight through the seasons. Somerleyton Hall gardens have several 'county champion' trees which are sure to impress.
- Somerleyton Maze: Planted back in 1846, Somerleyton is home to one of the finest yew hedge mazes in Britain. Solve the maze's mysteries and see how long it takes you to find the centre.
- Walled Garden: As well as being home to our Jungle Garden, this former kitchen garden; known as Firrendale in the seventeenth century, is being re-imagined with flower, shrub and hosta borders. Wander down the avenues and discover new garden rooms, herbaceous borders and English country-style floral's providing colour throughout the open season.
- My Lady's Rose Garden: Renovated and overseen by Lady Somerleyton. Additional rose beds have now been planted up with over 1000 Old English roses. Arches and obelisks will complete the garden creating an area full of scent and romance throughout the summer months.
- Historic Parkland: There are fabulous views of the surrounding ancient parkland which is essentially left to itself through rewilding. You can spot all sorts of wildlife from the gardens, cattle, wild ponies and deer roam freely, feeding off the natural vegetation.
The Hall
At the heart of the estate is Somerleyton Hall, one of the finest Victorian Stately homes in the country. This Jacobean Manor house was shaped by John Thomas, sculptor and architect to Prince Albert. The hall is currently the family residence of Lord and Lady Somerleyton.
- A spectacular backdrop: Somerleyton Hall is renowned as one of the finest Victorian Stately homes in the country. The Jacobean Manor house is now encased in John Thomas (Prince Albert’s star sculptor) who worked extensively on the houses of Parliament reinterpretation of the Italianate style two towers dominating the skyline. The Clock tower by Vulliamy lost out in Prince’s Albert famous competition to design what is now Britain's most iconic landmark – Big Ben.
- A historic residence: Though the Hall and Gardens today may strike a classic and historic pose, there’s a wealth of hidden history here, for the Somerleyton estate has been home to powerful figures going back almost 900 years...
- Somerleyton on screen: Somerleyton Hall was proud to host The Crown as it filmed its infamous season 4 which focused on the stormy relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin brought the hall and garden’s to life as the perfect double for the royal residence at Sandringham.
- A unique location: For those looking for a spectacular venue for an event or filming, visit the Private Somerleyton website for information on accommodation and bespoke experiences.
9.61 miles
