Wolterton Park, near Aylsham, to open for artisan workshops

Wolterton Park is an 18th Century Palladian Hall which sits on a 500-acre plot near Aylsham.

It was built in 1741 by Horatio Walpole, the brother of Britain’s first prime minister Robert Walpole, and has sat empty for the past 27 years. 

The estate has been empty for 27 years (Image: Chris Taylor)

This year bosses are restoring the property to its former glory and will open its doors for its first-ever series of artisan craft workshops.

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Participants will begin their day at 10am by enjoying coffee and cake in the Georgian hall.

A series of artisan workshops will be hosted at the venue for the first time (Image: Harriet Aitkin)

They will thenhear from an expert on making either spring hand-tied bouquets, patisserie sweet treats or gardening.

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Everyone will then be offered a glass of fizz before being taken on a unique tour of the venue's State Rooms. 

The workshops cost between £95 and £125 per person and run from 10am to 1pm on selected dates between April 17 and September 12.

Participants can enjoy refreshments and a unique tour of the venue (Image: Hestia Patisserie)

Martin Wickham from Wolterton Park said: “Everyone who visits Wolterton falls in love with it and our new workshop programme provides an opportunity for an exclusive experience in a gorgeous setting.”