The Great Estates of Norfolk

The journey begins at Euston Hall, the ancestral seat of the Duke and Duchess of Grafton in Suffolk. Here, where the current Duke is a direct male-line descendant of Charles II of England, you'll discover one of Britain's most remarkable ducal homes, built around an earlier house for Lord Arlington in the 1660s.

Day two begins with a delicious breakfast at Euston, before emarking on a short journey through the countryside to your second destination: Elveden Hall, one of England's most extraordinary architectural secrets. Owned by the Guinness family, and once lived in by the exiled Maharaja Duleep Singh, this extraordinary fusion of Indian palace and English country house tells a remarkable story of empire and cultural exchange. Your private tour with the current custodian, Lord Iveagh, will reveal rooms that seem transported from the courts of the Raj, complete with intricate Mughal-inspired decorations and a dining room that hosted Edward VII. Afterwards, guests will return to Euston for a second evening.

Following breakfast the next morning, guests will journey from Euston Hall to Sennowe Park, where owners Virginia and Charlie Temple-Richards will host a tour of their elegant house followed by a country lunch. The early afternoon will be spent at Houghton Hall - one of Norfolk's most magnificent Palladian estates. Built in the 1720s for Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton is now the home of Walpole’s direct descendent, the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, and his family. Upon arrival, guests will be warmly welcomed for a private tour of the celebrated Walled Garden - led by the head gardeners. As the public depart, you will be granted exclusive access: a private after-hours tour of the State Rooms, followed by drinks on the West Front balcony, overlooking the estate’s renowned contemporary sculpture park.

The journey concludes with a final morning at Wolterton Park. Once home to Horatio Walpole, the house has been meticulously revived in recent years. From there, continue to the north Norfolk coast and the incomparable Holkham Hall, Thomas Coke’s Palladian masterpiece and one of England’s most celebrated country houses - set within a vast landscape of parkland, deer, and sweeping coastal vistas. Here, enjoy a private lunch followed by a guided visit, offering insight into the treasures of the Coke family’s collection, before departing for onward travel.