A Palladian hall is opening in Norfolk - and you can visit in 2026!

Wolterton, the restored Palladian hall now in the care of the Ellis family, opens its doors for the first time in a generation - ushering in a new era of arts, culture and public life. Will Ellis reflects on heritage, reinvention and the future of this remarkable house.

Tucked away in the North Norfolk countryside, Wolterton Hall is one of those rare places where history doesn’t sit behind velvet ropes - it moves, adapts, and welcomes you in.

Commissioned in the 1730s as an elegant Palladian retreat, Wolterton has seen centuries unfold within its walls. Politics, power, parties, family life - all layered gently into a house that has always been about more than appearances. But its latest chapter may be its most compelling yet.

Today, Wolterton is run not by a single custodian, but by a family and a wider community, united by a shared belief: that historic houses don’t survive by standing still.

In our latest at home Magazine, we go inside Wolterton - not just the rooms, but the philosophy behind them. We explore how a house of this scale balances preservation with progress, how public access and private life coexist, and what it really takes to keep a Grade I listed estate relevant in the modern world.

You’ll discover:

• How Wolterton quietly evolved from private home to cultural destination

• Why sustainability, creativity and community now sit at the heart of its future

• The stories behind the rooms - and the people who bring them to life

• What it means to open your doors to the public, while still calling a place home

The full feature - including exclusive photography, personal reflections, and behind-the-scenes insight - is available in our latest issue.

Pick up a copy to experience Wolterton properly.

Image credit: Chris Horwood