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HANWORTH HALL

69 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome69 ha

About HANWORTH HALL

Hanworth Hall is a large late 17th-century country house some 500 m to the south of the village of Hanworth, Norfolk, England. It is protected and recognised in the highest category of the three in the English statutory scheme, as a Grade I listed building.

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English country houseGrade I listed building

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦47+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodcock +44 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: HANWORTH HALL; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodcock +44 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Insect spotting

Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens; Insects — Varied Carpet Beetle, Liocoris tripustulatus, 7-spot Ladybird +5 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Multi-Use Trail, Blickling EstateWalking route6.5 km

Sand tracks, some tree roots, and hard surfaces with occasional seats. Marker posts along the route. Path is wide and buggy-friendly, but may be unsuitable for limited mobility; some gates and surfaces can challenge unaccompanied wheelchair users.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:45Round tripLocal walking route
Felbrigg CircularWalking route6.8 km

A diverse walk from Cromer through the historic Felbrigg Estate and the wooded hills of East Runton.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marble Hill Walk, FelbriggWalking route7.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Great Wood Walk, FelbriggWalking route3.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Church and Lakeside Walk, FelbriggWalking route2.7 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Alby Hillpublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface groundPath type: residential
Pack Lanepublic footpath · 968 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 968 mSurface groundPath type: footway
Pack Lanepublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mSurface groundPath type: track
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cromer Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Regional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Norfolk Coast Cycleway Explorer 8 - Quiet Lanes networkCycling route36 km

The Cromer to Great Yarmouth section of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes through the ‘Quiet Lanes’. Unlike the other ‘loops’ off the cycleway this explorer invites you to literally get out there and explore the area using the Quiet Lanes network.

Named routeLength 36 kmRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Malthouse Lanebridleway · 596 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 596 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hanworth Hall from south of Hanworth Church

Hanworth Hall from south of Hanworth Church

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