Norbury Manor
Norbury Manor is the former seat of the Fitzherbert family, who now reside in Tissington Hall. By car its just 10 minutes from Ashbourne.
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Head out of Ashbourne past the retail park, cross the roundabout following the A515 and turn right into Clifton village. Take the left turn into Sides Lane and then right at the t-juntion. There is limited parking on site.
There is no scheduled bus service.
It is an easy 10 mile round trip cycle ride along Sides Lane from Clifton village which is a nice quiet road without hills.
It is walkable from Ashbourne but not recommended as there is a lot of road.
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The manor is run by the National Trust (entry is free for NT members) – opening hours are restricted so check their website for details. There are no visitor facilities and parking is limited.
The property is a rare example of a medieval hall built on the first floor and once formed part of the private apartments of the Fitzherberts. The surviving part of the original early medieval hall offers a rare king post, Tudor door and 17th-century Flemish glass. Visitors can also find a beautifully maintained small garden space which includes a knot garden, as well as a short walk into the woodland, and path which leads down to the River Dove.