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Brinton Hall is a historic house in England, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Brinton Hall
Brinton Hall stands near Melton Constable in Norfolk.
The house began in the sixteenth century and was extended by the Brereton family in 1822 with a Greek Revival front built in gault brick under a slated roof.
The family has held it ever since.
Historic Houses lists it as a member property; entry is not free to members.
Inside, the oak staircase is reputed to have come from Merton Place, Horatio Nelson's last home.
History of Brinton Hall
The core of Brinton Hall dates to the sixteenth century. The Brereton family extended it in 1822, creating the Greek Revival front seen today in gault brick. In the 1820s, an arrangement between the Gurney and Brereton families saw the hall used as a county bank. Recent restoration work has included remodelling the west front and unbricking five Georgian windows that had been blocked.
Architecture of Brinton Hall
The 1822 extension gives the hall its Greek Revival character, built in gault brick under a slated roof over the earlier sixteenth-century structure. Restoration has uncovered five Georgian windows that had been bricked over and reworked the west front.
Worth knowing
The house's oak staircase is reputed to have come from Merton Place, the Surrey home where Horatio Nelson lived out his final years. The Brereton family's collection includes portraits dating from 1660 to 1805, along with textiles such as the Anna Margaretta bedhangings.
Gardens & grounds at Brinton Hall
The grounds include a woodland garden, a snowdrop theatre, and an eighteenth-century walled garden still used for fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Parkland beyond is now designated a county wildlife site.
Plan your visit to Brinton Hall
Nearest station: Holt (North Norfolk Railway) (4.2 miles)
Admission
Historic Houses members must pay for entry
Places to visit near Brinton Hall
Binham village cross
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View Binham Priory on heritage mapBlakeney Guildhall
View Blakeney Guildhall on heritage mapBaconsthorpe Castle
View Baconsthorpe Castle on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Brinton Hall there are 3 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Brinton Hall there are 17 historic properties, including 6 historic buildings, 5 historic houses and 2 churchs, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Brinton Hall there are 29 historic properties, including 9 historic buildings, 7 churchs and 7 historic houses, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Brinton Hall.
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A Norfolk manor with a staircase said to come from Nelson's last home, still lived in by the family that built it.
- Type
- historic house
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- England
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