The Old Manor at Norbury
Low stone-built medieval hall house in Derbyshire, cared for by the National Trust, with a small garden, woodland walk and a path to the river.
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About the museum
The Old Manor at Norbury is a medieval hall house built by William FitzHerbert in the mid-14th century. It is remarkably well preserved and is noted for its king post roof, a medieval fireplace, a Tudor door and some 17th-century Flemish glass. The FitzHerbert family held the manor from the 12th century, and the site is listed Grade I.
Next to the hall stands Norbury Manor, a house rebuilt in about 1680 on the site of an earlier Tudor house, with 19th-century additions. The manor was badly damaged by Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War and lay ruinous after the death of Sir John FitzHerbert in 1649, until his cousin William FitzHerbert of Swynnerton Hall rebuilt the Tudor part. The FitzHerberts sold the estate in 1881.
The National Trust has owned the site since 1987. The larger manor house is now let as holiday accommodation, while the medieval hall, known as The Old Manor, is the part opened to visitors. Visitors can also see a small, carefully kept garden, take a short walk into the woodland and follow a path down to the river.
Highlights
- Medieval hall house of the mid-14th century
- King post roof, medieval fireplace and Tudor door
- 17th-century Flemish glass
- Small garden, woodland walk and riverside path
- Operated by
- National Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £8 |
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| Children & teens | £4free up to age 4 · Child ticket for ages 5 to 17; children under 5 are free. |
| Families | £20Two adults and up to three children; one adult with up to three children costs 12 pounds. |
Admission is free for National Trust members. The property accepts cash only.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only the ground floor of the Old Manor is accessible by wheelchair, and the grounds are not wheelchair accessible. Corridors are narrow and there are steps and uneven ground. An accessible unisex toilet is available. Assistance dogs are allowed in the house; other dogs are allowed in the gardens and grounds. Parking is very limited.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Ellastone (Arriva Midlands 409)
Arriva Midlands service 409 between Uttoxeter and Ashbourne stops at Ellastone, three quarters of a mile away. Uttoxeter railway station is 7½ miles from the property.
By car
Parking available
Parking is very limited and not suitable for caravans, campervans, mini-buses or other large vehicles. Parking in front of the manor is for holiday cottage guests only.
From Ashbourne or Sudbury on the A515 turn onto the B5033 to Ellastone and follow it for just under 3 miles, then turn right just after Sides Lane at the white sign for The Old Manor at Norbury. From the A50 near Uttoxeter use the B5032 from Denstone or Rocester, then the B5033 near Ellastone. The what3words location is nerd.drifting.loaning. Norbury village is signposted from the A515 and it is a 2½ mile walk to Norbury Church.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The property is cash only because of signal problems. An accessible unisex toilet is available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The Old Manor stands next to a National Trust holiday house, so visitors are asked to respect the occupants' privacy. |
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