Elsing Hall
Medieval mansion with important eighteenth-century refurbishments.
Elsing, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3DX
Elsing Hall is a grade 1 listed moated medieval manor house dating from about 1470.
It is built on the site of a much earlier fortified house and remains of the old fortifications including curtain wall, corner tower and gate house are still visible to this day. The complete moat is still fully intact and provides an exceptional natural setting for the extensive gardens that are open by appointment to the public.
The gardens include a large collection of old English roses, marginal planting around the moat, a formal yew garden, a gingko avenue, small park including a pinetum, viewing mound and terrace beds. The house was home to Sir Hugh de Hastings, a veteran of the Battle of Crecy.
The gardens are open during May, June and July by prior appointment.
Would-be garden visitors should pre-book a visit on 01362 637866 or by emailing [email protected].
The house’s interior is private.
Group visits to the garden are welcome. Please email [email protected] to make a booking. Further details can be found on our website: elsinghall.com.
Getting here
Elsing, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3DX
The property is about 5 miles from Dereham in the heart of Norfolk just outside the village of Elsing.
The house can be approached from the A47 (North Tuddenham exit) or the A1067 (Bawdeswell garden centre exit).
The nearest train stations are Norwich (30 minute taxi) or Downham Market (45 minute taxi).
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