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Mannington Hall - Norfolk
ABTC at Mannington Hall
Mannington Hall is where our camp site story began in 2012, when glamping wasn't even a word! Today, our flagship site is home to 8 of our cosy and stylish 6m bell tents nestled deep within this hidden swathe of North Norfolk countryside. The tents are situated on 'Owl's Retreat', a beautiful 3 acre field rooted within the Mannington Estate and home to a family of Barn Owls that can be seen hunting in the twilight. The field is now home to a brand new wooden field shelter, with seating for 20, hot running water, electricity, lights, wifi, a simple kitchen area.
Owl's Retreat backs onto a wilderness water meadow - a nature reserve with a circular board walk which snakes through the towering wild flowers and plants in the height of Summer. There is a bird hide, for budding twitchers and a pond where little ones can explore the water life - tadpoles in the Spring, dragonfly larvae in the Summer. From the tents, campers can walk through paths and into the impressive Mannington Hall Gardens.
Note: There are no wood burning stoves in the tents at Mannington Hall and Wiveton Hall….there will still be a fire pit outside your tent for cooking and warming your feet in the evening…gas stoves are available to purchase for cooking. For sites with wood burners, visit our ABTC sites at Branthill Farm and Bell's Farm.
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The tents on Owl's Retreat are spread out in a circle, each with their slice of Norfolk countryside outside, and with our field shelter supplying a little hub in the middle. On a Summer evening, grown ups can sit round their camp fires and enjoy the stars and unspoilt nature around them, while the small people swarm around, enjoying the space and the opportunity to enjoy a little bit of freedom to roam independently, make friends and have adventures.
You can enjoy beautiful walks, straight from your tents, around the estate, taking in the den making areas in the woodland, streams, lakes, ruined chapel, and beyond, to the idyllic village of Itteringham, where you can stock up on camp supplies from one of the oldest shops in the UK, refuel with tea and cake in the adjoining tearoom, or if more sustainance is needed, head to the infamous Walpole Arms, renowned for serving award winning local produce in a charming old English pub setting and delightful garden.
Cycling is fabulous round here too! The leafy lanes just go on and on.
Cycle to a nearby wild swimming spot for an invigorating break (light the sauna when you get back!) Takes the bikes into the woods at nearby NT Blickling Estate - and stop at one of the many tea rooms and pubs on route. There is cycle hire here if you don't want to bring you own, and local maps provided.
Look out for Mannington Minnows, a nature club running nature discovery days on the estate during the school holiday offering the chance of children age 6 and above the opportunity to explore their wonderful natural surroundings. Your children are welcome to join in More details can be found on the Mannington Hall website and are to be booked directly with the Hall.
Local coffee hero's Bread Source have opened a branch on the lawns alongside the garden opening times, offering a vision of cake beauty along with brunch, light lunches and afternoon teas.
Come to Mannington Hall for:
To camp surrounded by natural and historical splendour
Wild space for adventures
Bring your bikes! plenty of space for messing around on site and lovely local rides
Free access to the gardens at Mannington Hall during opening hours
Wood fired sauna
Wood fired pizza oven
Group gathering space with power, wifi, hot water, simple kitchen, lighting
Badminton / volleyball net
Bird hide, pond dipping, den building
Kids Nature Clubs (see extras page)
In-tent massage (see extras page)
Bike hire available and dropped at your tent (see extras page)
Venue hire - hire the whole space
And Beyond:
Walk over the field to Itteringham for teas, cake and supplies from the village store.
Walk to the pub! - The Walpole Arms in Itteringham is a fabulous spot. Great food and a beautiful garden.
Wild swimming - there's a deeply refreshing swimming hole marked on your in tent maps.
Blickling Estate - If you haven't had enough historic grandeur, NT landmark Blickling Hall is a couple of miles away, with estate walks, cycle trails, tea rooms, gardens, hall and the Bucks Arms estate pub. That is a day out in itself!
Baconsthorpe Castle - Visit this rural ruin - a 15th century moated Manor House. No tickets or entry cost. Just a car park, and a great place to picnic.
The Pigs - A favourite pub and restaurant for little and big piggies - with award winning play area outside with zip wires and den building, and a games room for bigger people indoors too! And the food's ace!
Cycling - take in all these glorious things on your doorstep by bike and enjoy the journey as much as the destinations. Huff and Puff will drop bikes for all the family for no extra charge to your tent!
Head to the beach! West Runton is the closest sandy beach. Park on the cliff and wander down. Check the tide tables before you leave if you want to explore the rock pools!
Planning a special event?
We have 12 years hosting experience running family group gatherings, birthday celebrations, chilled hen and stags school residentials, and wild weddings . Please get in touch for venue hire.
Things to be aware of -
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There are no wood burning stoves in the tents at Mannington Hall….there will still be a fire pit outside your tent for cooking and warming your feet in the evening…gas stoves are available to purchase for cooking
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No doggies on site please - land owners specification - sorry!
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Weddings and events - Mannington Estate hosts events throughout the season - check their calender to see if there's anything fun going on during your stay!
Bathrooms
A building containing separate male and female sides with 3 loos and 2 hot water showers in each a 2 minute walk up the track - for campers only. There will be a code for access on the black board in the field shelter. There are also 2 compost loos available for group hires on the field.
Where are we
Mannington hall is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, near the village of Itteringham, 6 miles from the market towns of Aylsham and Holt. The North Norfolk coast is an easy 10 mile drive away, and the broads about the same in the other direction. The easy, arty city of Norwich is 15 miles south.
Visit www.manningtongardens.co.uk for more information about Mannington Hall and Gardens!
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