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.
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Raveningham Gardens Opening Times and Information
The Raveningham Gardens are a part of the Raveningham Estate, located in South Norfolk. The Gardens are known for their historical and botanical significance, featuring a variety of plants, trees, and themed gardens.
Opening Times for 2025
- February: Open daily (excluding Saturdays) from 11am to 4pm.
- May: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am to 4pm.
- June: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am to 4pm.
- July: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 11am to 4pm.
- August: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 11am to 4pm.
- September: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am to 4pm.
The Gardens will close for the season at 4pm on Friday, September 26th, 2025. They are closed on Bank Holidays.
Admission Prices
- Adults: £7
- Concessions (65 and over): £6
- Children under 16: Free
Members of RHS, Historic Houses, CPRE, and SPS can visit in line with their card terms. Pre-booking is not necessary.
Special Notes
- The Gardens are mostly accessible to wheelchair and mobility scooter users, except during very wet conditions.
- Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- In the event of very high winds, the Gardens will close for health and safety reasons. Visitors are advised to call 01508 548152 during office hours (Monday to Friday) to confirm before visiting.
Friends Scheme
The Friends Scheme allows members to visit on set days during the closed period and during normal opening times. Membership costs £25 per person per year. For more information, contact Sonya at [email protected] or call 01508 548480.
Group Visits
Pre-booked group visits are available on weekdays throughout the main season. Special out-of-season visits may also be arranged. To inquire, contact Sonya at 01508 548480 or email [email protected].
Plant Sales
The Gardens offer a selection of homegrown plants for sale, with availability varying by season.
Special Events
The Gardens host special events, including snowdrop displays in February to raise funds for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice. Other seasonal highlights include spring bulbs, roses in June, and agapanthus in July and August. The Victorian walled kitchen garden is at its peak during the summer months.
For more details on events, visitors are encouraged to check the Gardens' event page or contact the administration.
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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