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Habitat
The area surrounding the enclosed Hall and gardens consists of
agricultural Landscape. There are up to 20miles of footpath to explore
and a walk plan can be bought for 50p from the shop or box outside.
Paths are waymarked. Initially the path passes the Hall boundary giving
views into the gardens, then moves onto a Boardwalk crossing a large
Wet Flower Meadow with plants including Yellow Rattle, Devils-bit
Scabious and Ragged Robin. At the far end is a Bird Hide giving out
over a small lake. Edible frogs have colonised from a nearby released
population, June is the best time to hear their very loud breeding calls.
From this point various paths lead round the Estate passing through
Grass meadows, Ancient Woodland and a Wet Wood. Away from the Hall the
ground rises to large hedge lined fields.
Wildlife
All common hedge ,field and wood birds may be present inc. Buzzard,
Barn Owl and Tawny Owl. Grey Wagtails breed around the moat and
Spotted Flycatchers breed on the estate most years. There is a good
population of Marsh Tits and Kingfishers are regularly seen from the bird hide.
We have a wide range of dragonflies and damselflies including Emerald
and Willow Emerald Damselflies and Norfolk Hawker breeding.
Butterflies include Silver-washed Fritillary, White Admiral and Purple
Hairstreak. Otters and Water Voles are common visitors to the dykes on the fen
and the bird hide lake.
Access
From Saxthorpe on the B1149 take Right (North) signed Matlaske In
Approx. one mile the Hall is clearly signed. (Right) Car Park is through
gateway to left. Note there is a charge of £2.00. Paid either in the Visitor
Centre or in an honesty box on front of same. Toilets are available. Only
Cold drinks and chocolate snacks at shop.
Dogs Must be on Leads at all times.
Habitat
The area surrounding the enclosed Hall and gardens consists of
agricultural Landscape. There are up to 20miles of footpath to explore
and a walk plan can be bought for 50p from the shop or box outside.
Paths are waymarked. Initially the path passes the Hall boundary giving
views into the gardens, then moves onto a Boardwalk crossing a large
Wet Flower Meadow with plants including Yellow Rattle, Devils-bit
Scabious and Ragged Robin. At the far end is a Bird Hide giving out
over a small lake. Edible frogs have colonised from a nearby released
population, June is the best time to hear their very loud breeding calls.
From this point various paths lead round the Estate passing through
Grass meadows, Ancient Woodland and a Wet Wood. Away from the Hall the
ground rises to large hedge lined fields.
Wildlife
All common hedge ,field and wood birds may be present inc. Buzzard,
Barn Owl and Tawny Owl. Grey Wagtails breed around the moat and
Spotted Flycatchers breed on the estate most years. There is a good
population of Marsh Tits and Kingfishers are regularly seen from the bird hide.
We have a wide range of dragonflies and damselflies including Emerald
and Willow Emerald Damselflies and Norfolk Hawker breeding.
Butterflies include Silver-washed Fritillary, White Admiral and Purple
Hairstreak. Otters and Water Voles are common visitors to the dykes on the fen
and the bird hide lake.
Access
From Saxthorpe on the B1149 take Right (North) signed Matlaske In
Approx. one mile the Hall is clearly signed. (Right) Car Park is through
gateway to left. Note there is a charge of £2.00. Paid either in the Visitor
Centre or in an honesty box on front of same. Toilets are available. Only
Cold drinks and chocolate snacks at shop.
Dogs Must be on Leads at all times.
