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Swafield Hall

C16 Manor House with Georgian additions (not open) set within four acres of gardens inc a parterre and various rooms inc a summer garden, orchard, cutting garden, pear tunnel, secret oriental garden (with nine flower beds based on a Persian carpet), the Apollo Promenade of theatrical serpentine hedging, a duck pond and woodland walk.

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Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall

About Swafield Hall

Swafield Hall is a 16th century Manor House with Georgian additions (not open), set within 4 acres of gardens including a parterre (designed by Martin Perry) including a large variety of roses and gladioli. Against the house there are climbing roses and a pair of magnificent magnolias grandiflora.

Walk along the Apollo promenade of theatrical serpentine hedging towards the statue of Apollo Belvedere and you will reach the stunning Summer garden containing 8 flower beds filled with beautiful plants, herbs and flowers. The Victorian brick wall protects the gardens from the north wind and you can find Apricot, Peach, Pear, Nectarine and sour cherry trees.

The impressive Pear Tunnel leads to the little garden pavilion surrounded by jasmine, where you can enjoy the view to the orchard containing espalier apples and several Norfolk varieties including the “Norfolk Royal”. There are six varieties of pears in the Pear Tunnel and orchard, including “Concorde”, “Williams”, “Doyenne de Comice”, “Conference”, “Robin” and a local pear “Blickling”.

The Autumn garden contains irises, lilies and many beautiful dahlias and is adjacent to the marble statue of Apollo Belvedere.

The Secret Oriental Garden contains nine flower beds taken from the pattern of a Persian carpet. You can take a rest here, sitting under a lime tree canopy and enjoy the lavender borders and fragrant roses, including “Rhapsody In Blue”, “Blue Moon”, “Pascali” and “Black Baccara” with petals of deepest maroon.

A short walk over grassland takes you to the duck pond with a beautiful view over the gardens to the Hall and you can return over the main lawn or via a woodland walk.

The whole garden is accessible by wheelchair.

Website:

https://www.swafieldhall.co.uk

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Location details

Swafield Hall,
North Walsham,
Norfolk,
NR28 0RP

Directions to Swafield Hall
Swafield Hall is approx ½m along Knapton Rd (also called Mundesley Rd) from its start in the village of Swafield. You need to add about 300 yds to the location given by most SatNavs.

Swafield Hall openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments in aid of renovations to St Nicholas Church, Swafield & St Botolphs Church, Trunch.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments in aid of renovations to St Nicholas Church, Swafield & St Botolphs Church, Trunch.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • The whole garden is accessible by wheelchair.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Swafield Hall at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Swafield Hall. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Swafield Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Swafield Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Swafield Hall is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.