Mannington Hall
BEST FOR
Ages 7-11
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
Nature trails, a walled garden and an outdoor holiday club for 7 to 11s, though the Hall itself is wrapped in scaffolding just now.
The Hall is closed for conservation work at the moment, scaffolding and all, so this is really a garden and grounds visit rather than a house tour. That's fine if you come prepared for it: the gardens, walled garden and nature trails are the main event, with a playground for kids to dip into between wandering.
The Mannington Minnows sessions are aimed squarely at 7 to 11 year olds, outdoor nature exploration and activities rather than anything structured indoors. Younger children can still enjoy the playground and walled garden, but the organised activity has a clear age band, so a toddler is really just along for the walk.
Paths are a mix of gravel and grass, which the site is upfront about being tough going for manual wheelchairs, though there's an accessible boardwalk out to the bird hide and accessible parking near the gardens and café. Dogs are welcome on leads in the gardens and café too, with water bowls and shade laid on.
It only opens Wednesday to Sunday, March to October, 10am to 4pm, and booking is required, so this isn't a spontaneous turn-up. The café covers lunch across those same hours, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own and make a full afternoon of the grounds.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 to 11, when the Mannington Minnows activities kick in
- Parking
- Car parking fee applies
- Food
- Café serves lunch, open Wed-Sun 10am–4pm, wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchairs
- Many areas reachable by wheelchair, accessible boardwalk through meadow, accessible parking and accessible toilets
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome in gardens and café
- Worth knowing
- RHS and HHA members enjoy free entry to gardens with valid membership card
- The Hall is closed for conservation work, so this is a gardens and grounds day rather than a house visit
- Gravel and grass paths make some areas tricky for manual wheelchairs
- RHS and HHA members get free garden entry but still pay for parking
- Open March to October only, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Plan your visit
Is the Hall itself open to visit?
No, it's currently closed for conservation work and surrounded by scaffolding. The visit is really about the gardens and grounds for now.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking is required to visit.
What age is Mannington Minnows for?
It's aimed at 7 to 11 year olds, with nature exploration and outdoor activities.
When is it open?
Wednesday to Sunday, March to October, 10am to 4pm.
Is there anywhere to eat?
The café serves lunch during opening hours and there's also a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Is it OK for wheelchairs and buggies?
Many areas are reachable, with an accessible boardwalk to the bird hide and accessible parking and toilets. The gravel and grass paths can be hard going for manual wheelchairs though.
Can we bring the dog?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and café, and there are water bowls and shady spots for them.
Is parking free?
A car parking fee applies, and that still stands even if you have free entry through an RHS or HHA membership.
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