Somerleyton Hall
A fine Victorian mansion surrounded by parkland and gardens and a yew tree maze planted back in 1846.
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
Somerleyton Hall is one of the finest Victorian Stately homes in the country. Its grandeur can be viewed from the outside and a select few rooms inside.
Somerleyton Hall has 12 acres of magnificent gardens and Victorian structures. The charming sunken white garden to the north of the Hall is set within the footprint of the former winter garden. Other new projects are on going.
Somerleyton Hall has one of the finest yew hedge mazes in Britain, planted back in 1846. The route out is around 800 yards from the centre, but most visitors find it takes rather longer to solve the maze’s mysteries!
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Somerleyton Hall and Gardens offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors in 2026. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times, events, and facilities available:
Opening Times
The gardens are open to the public from Sunday, 1st March to Saturday, 31st October 2026, on the following days:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Opening hours are from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with last entry at 2:30 PM in March, April, September, and October, and at 3:30 PM from May to August.
Hall Tours
The Hall offers tours for up to 15 people on selected Thursdays and Sundays in May, June, July, and September. These tours require a combined ticket with garden entry and can be purchased in advance or on the door, subject to availability.
Admission Prices
- Adult (17–59 years): £11
- Seniors (60+ years): £10
- Child (3–16 years): £5
- Under 3s: Free
- Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £30
- Garden and Hall Tours: From £17.50
Events
A variety of events are scheduled for 2026:
- Queen of Hearts Garden Trail: Saturday, 13th February to Sunday, 21st February 2026.
- Easter Egg Hunt: Wednesday, 1st April to Monday, 6th April 2026.
- Somerleyton Summer Plants and Crafts Fair: Saturday, 20th June 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Somerleyton Autumn Plant & Craft Fair: Saturday, 5th September 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Halloween at Somerleyton Hall: Saturday, 24th October to Saturday, 31st October 2026.
Facilities
The Greenhouse Café is open on garden opening days, offering a plant-based menu with locally sourced ingredients. Accessibility is provided for most garden areas, though some paths may be challenging for small-wheeled chairs. Assistance dogs are allowed, but other dogs are not permitted.
Discounted entry is available for RHS members on Wednesdays from April to September, and Historic Houses members have free garden entry with a valid card. English Heritage cards are not accepted.
Season tickets and group bookings are also available. For more information, visitors can contact the estate directly.
Historic House members visit the gardens for free.
Hall tours are £7. Limited tickets available online otherwise on the door.
Please note: Historic Houses member cards are not valid for events or group visits.
Getting here
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ
5m NW of Lowestoft on B1074.
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