Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail
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This outing follows an Everyday Histories trail at Oxburgh Estate. It explores the lives and stories of three members of the Estate staff who worked there during the twentieth century in both the gardens and the house.
Discover the stories and lives of 3 members of Estate staff, who lived and worked here in the 20th Century in the Gardens and the House. Follow their story trails on one of 3 routes around the Gardens.
Join 'Ruth's Route', reading the stories of Ruth English who worked as a housemaid at Oxburgh. Then pick up on 'Winifred's Way', the stories of Winifred Cooper, who ran the family nursery and was the main housekeeper. Finally, follow in 'Fred's footsteps', with the stories of Fred Greef, former Head gardener for the Bedingfelds and later the National Trust. Discover the daily routines and work that they got up to, and how their lives often overlapped and interacted.
Everyday Histories is a part of the Heritage Open Days, and produced in part with thanks to FindmyPast.
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Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 09:30. The event runs until Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail is held at Oxburgh Estate in King's Lynn (Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk).
Tickets for Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail
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This outing follows an Everyday Histories trail at Oxburgh Estate. It explores the lives and stories of three members of the Estate staff who worked there during the twentieth century in both the gardens and the house.
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Discover the stories and lives of 3 members of Estate staff, who lived and worked here in the 20th Century in the Gardens and the House. Follow their story trails on one of 3 routes around the Gardens.
Join 'Ruth's Route', reading the stories of Ruth English who worked as a housemaid at Oxburgh. Then pick up on 'Winifred's Way', the stories of Winifred Cooper, who ran the family nursery and was the main housekeeper. Finally, follow in 'Fred's footsteps', with the stories of Fred Greef, former Head gardener for the Bedingfelds and later the National Trust. Discover the daily routines and work that they got up to, and how their lives often overlapped and interacted.
Everyday Histories is a part of the Heritage Open Days, and produced in part with thanks to FindmyPast.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail?
Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 09:30. The event runs until Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Where is Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail taking place?
Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail is held at Oxburgh Estate in King's Lynn (Oxborough, near Swaffham, Norfolk).
How do I get tickets for Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail?
Tickets for Autumn at Oxburgh; Everyday Histories trail can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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