Helmingham Hall, Manor house in Helmingham, England
The red brick manor house sits within a wide moat, connected to the mainland by two drawbridges that cross the water at both ends.
Built in 1510 by John Tollemache to replace Creke Hall, the residence has belonged to the same Norman-origin family for more than five centuries.
The house contains an Orpharion viol from 1580, one of only two existing English specimens, believed to be a gift from Queen Elizabeth I.
The gardens open from May to September, featuring herbaceous borders, a rose garden, a knot garden, a walled garden and a 400-acre deer park.
The drawbridges have been raised every night since 1510, initially by manual windlass mechanisms and now through electric motor operation.
Location: Helmingham
Website: http://helmingham.com
GPS coordinates: 52.17410,1.19637
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:54
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