Norfolk’s Stately Homes

Steeped In History And Elegance

Norfolk’s stately homes bring together an amazingly rich tapestry of history, elegance and, in some cases, a definite “WOW” factor. 

Incredibly, there is at least one or two of these astounding houses built in each century dating back to the 15 Century.

• The 15th Century can boast Blickling Hall and Oxburgh Hall
• The 16th Century is bereft of any grand or glorious house that I am aware of.  However I have been informed that Hindringham Hall does have some architecture dating back to this century.
  
• The 17th Century produced Felbrigg Hall
• The 18th Century built the magnificent Palladian Halls of Houghton and Holkham
• The 19th Century gave Norfolk the grand stately home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sandringham House.

In what other county can you boast such prestigious architecture over this grand timescale?

Due to the remarkable date range, Norfolk is giving you a choice of such varied architecture in all of these wonderful houses, from the Medieval and Jacobean era through to the Palladian styles of the 18th Century and on to the Victorian era.

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The Stately Homes Of Norfolk

15th Century

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16th Century

Please feel free to contact us with Norfolk historic homes that you know of that fall into this category.  We would be delighted to hear from you.

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17th Century, the Jacobean era

Felbrigg Hall falls into the 17th Century.  Owned by the National Trust, this is one of the most unassuming historic houses in Norfolk. It has a remarkable walled garden and vast woodlands to wander around, as well as some fascintating rooms to visit.

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18th Century – The Georgian era with the well-known Palladian architecture

This era produced Holkham Hall and Houghton Hall.  Without doubt, these are grand homes and built for the purpose of “showing off”, which they succeed in doing very well!  Stunning architecture and heaps of history attached to these houses.  A really wonderful day out, you won't be disappointed.

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19th Century – The Victorian Era

Although the site of Sandringham House has been occupied since the Elizabethan era, the house was greatly modified in the 19th century.  This is the one house that gave me a real sense of being lived in, even if it is by Her Majesty The Queen.  The grounds are beautiful and so much to see here.

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The fascination with all these Norfolk historic houses is that they differ so much in size, grandeur, architecture, and landscape design, appealing to all who visit.  There is truly something for everyone.

And, as with so many other places to see in Norfolk, you are really spoilt for choice. 

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