Raveningham Hall & Gardens
The Bacon family seat with a garden the devoted work of Priscilla, Lady Bacon.
Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NS
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Raveningham Hall is the Grade II* listed home of Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt OBE DL and his family. The Bacons have been at Raveningham since 1735, today the site comprises 10 acres of gardens and a 5,500 acre rural estate.
Raveningham Gardens, like many others is the work of one person – Sir Nicholas’s mother, Priscilla Bacon. She lived here for 50 years and in that time greatly enlarged the garden, creating magnificent herbaceous borders.
Sir Nicholas and Lady Bacon have since created a lake to celebrate the millennium, an arboretum and a stumpery. The superb walled kitchen garden with a restored Boulton and Paul glasshouse, supplies fruit and vegetables for the Hall as it did in its Victorian heyday.
There is also a Time Garden based on Sir Francis Bacon’s ‘Essay of Gardens’, a rose garden and a herb garden. Sculptures by Lady Bacon are placed in and around the garden.
Throughout the year the parkland setting provides a glorious backdrop to the Hall and the main garden. We also have a newly refurbished tea room offering light refreshments.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
The Raveningham Estate and Gardens offer a variety of attractions and events throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of their opening times and conditions:
Raveningham Gardens
February 2026: Open daily (excluding Saturdays) from 11am to 4pm, starting February 1st and closing on February 27th at 4pm. This period is dedicated to the Snowdrop Season, a special event raising funds for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
May to September 2026: Open on specific days as follows:
- May: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11am to 4pm.
- June: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11am to 4pm.
- July and August: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 11am to 4pm.
- September: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11am to 4pm.
The Gardens close for the season at 4pm on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. They are closed on Bank Holidays.
Admission costs are £7 for adults, £6 for concessions (65 and over), and free for children under 16. Members of RHS, Historic Houses, CPRE, and SPS can visit in line with their card terms. Pre-booking is not required, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
During the open season, the outdoor Tea Hut serves light refreshments, homemade cakes, and drinks from 11am to 4pm.
Group visits can be arranged year-round by pre-booking. Special out-of-season visits may also be arranged.
The Barn
The Barn is an 18th-century converted farm building primarily used for educational visits. It is available for private functions for residents or those with close connections to the Raveningham Group of parishes. Donations in lieu of hire charges should be made to The Bacon Charitable Trust.
The Raveningham Centre
The Raveningham Centre houses various commercial units offering antiques, rugs, arts, gifts, and crafts. The Ravenous Café is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
Additional Notes
The Gardens may close in the event of very high winds for health and safety reasons. Visitors are advised to call 01508 548152 during office hours to confirm opening in such cases.
The Friends Scheme allows members to visit on set days during the closed period for £25 per person per year. For more information, contact Sonya at [email protected] or 01508 548480.
Gardens only.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adult: £7
Concessions: £6
Under 16: Free
Pre booked group visits welcome on weekdays throughout the main season.
We offer visits for primary and secondary schools.
Please apply to the Estate Office for details: [email protected]
01508 548480
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NS
Located 15 miles south of Norwich off the B1136.
Take the train to Norwich or Lowestoft then bus to Hales, followed by a walk of approximately 1.6 miles.
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