Burgh & Tuttington

lie in farmland to the east of Aylsham. Tuttington has St. Peter and St. Paul's Church with its round tower and in Burgh, now a Conservation Area, there is pretty, partly thatched St. Mary's next to the River Bure, where you will find yourself at the start of a pleasant walk.

Buxton With Lamas

is just 4 miles from Aylsham, with a stop on the Bure Valley Railway. It has several lovely walks, many with magnificent views of the Bure. It is a thriving community with a school, garage, shop and two pubs.

Banningham & Colby

are just 3 miles to the north, off the A140 towards Cramer. Two villages that share a primary school, village hall and a pub - where you will not only find good food and drink, but the village post office as well! Visit the churches of St. Botolph in Banningham and St. Giles in Colby.

Cawston

is easily accessible from Aylsham on foot, by cycle along Marriott's Way, or by car along the B1145. The 14th century church, with one of the finest hammerbeam roofs in the country, is well worth a visit. Refreshments are available from both the village pubs and teashop.

Ingworth

is a tranquil village situated upstream of Aylsham and an important crossing of the River Bure since Domesday. Visitors are welcome to visit the thatched church that dates back to the 11th century, walk the green lanes and footpaths and enjoy the views.

Marsham

lies to the south of Aylsham, off the A140, has a 12th century church with an interesting rood screen. The village sign depicts a Soame steam cart, made at the old foundry. A plaque at 2 Meadowview, Fengate commemorates George Edwards, founder of the Agricultural Workers' Union, who was born there. For walkers there are 30 footpaths, including 180 acres of heathland.

Oulton

is in two parts, Oulton Street, and the parish surrounding Oulton Hall, and the church with its perpendicular architecture. Hidden by trees near the Hall is the Congregational Chapel, built after 1725.Well worth a visit, it is open on the second Sunday afternoon of each month from April to October.

Mannington, Gardens and Countryside

Wolterton and Mannington are about 2 miles apart in North Norfolk, 20 miles north of Norwich. Cromer, Sheringham and the coast are 8 miles away.

Mannington

is signposted near Saxthorpe by the B1149 Norwich to Holt Road. Walks and Car Park open every day 0900 to dusk Admission charge. Car Park £2.00 (free for garden visitors). Wheelchair accessible lavatories. The Hall opens by appointment - special interest groups and Charity Days.

Wolterton Park

Wolterton Park is 6 miles north of Aylsham, through Erpingham Village, well signposted from the A140 Norwich-Cromer Road. The Park is open daily from 09.00 to dusk for walks with views of the lake and Hall. Car park. Wheelchair accessible lavatory. Permanent orienteering course, children's adventure playground.

Mannington Hall

Contact details below for information on openings, special events, themed Sundays, etc. Rooms and Grounds may be hired for weddings, receptions, entertainments, conferences, etc. There is a holiday cottage in the stable block.

Country Walks

Over 20 miles of waymarked footpaths and permissive paths run around Mannington and Wolterton linking into the Weavers Way long distance footpath and the Holt circular walk. There is a boardwalk at Mannington for wheelchairs/pushchairs across a wet meadow. For further information contact Lady Walpole, Mannington Hall, Mannington, Norwich NR11 7BB   Tel:01263 584175   Fax:OI263 761214   Email: laurelwalpole@manningtongardens.co.uk