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- Gunton, Norfolk (St Andrew's Church)
St Andrew’s is an 18th-century church in the form of a Classical temple, tucked away in the landscaped parkland of Gunton Hall.
The effect of suddenly coming upon a Palladian portico through the trees is dramatic. It was designed by the leading Scottish architect of the 18th century, Robert Adam, whose designs were influential across the world. It is Adam’s only complete church in England.
The interior of this neo-Classical gem has a clean, calm simplicity, but with the richness of decorative moulding on the ceiling and elegant dark wood furnishings.
Although the grounds of Gunton Hall are private, there is access to the church which is signposted beyond the Hall.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
5 miles south of Cromer and 5 miles north of Aylsham; take turning to Suffield off A140; drive through arch into Gunton Park (right of access to church marked Strictly Private); drive past Gunton Hall and follow signs to church
Nearest railway station: Gunton Road (4 miles) on Norwich to Cromer branch line.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Norfolk County Guide (PDF, 4.9mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Norfolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
All Saints' Church, Thurgarton, Norfolk A thatched barn-like building Thurgarton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7HT
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St Peter's Church, North Barningham, Norfolk A light-filled church with a mystery motif North Barningham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7LB
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St Nicholas' Church, Brandiston, Norfolk A delighful round tower Norman church Brandiston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4PJ
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Norfolk Broads Official Tourist Information
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Norfolk Family History Society
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There are three steps up on to the portico at the front of the church. A ramp is available given prior notice.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I agree with the majority of the comments on the visitor book - it is well worth the visit, but all the 'strictly private' signs almost put us off completely. It would be worth putting a note about this in your leaflet.
Visited Saturday 6 November 2011.
A lovely church. Quite well preserved. Well worth a visit.
Not particularly easy to find or get to.
There are no signs saying how to get to it. And as it is in the grounds of Gunton Hall which has been converted to private residences all approaches have large signs saying Private - Keep Out. Whichever way you go to it several Keep Out signs have to be ignored.
We parked at the Gunton Arms. A newly re-opened pub previously called the Elderton Hall Hotel. A couple of miles South of Thorpe Market on the A149 Cromer road from North Walsham. (We had lunch there later which was very good. Also much fine art on the walls - including a Damien Hirst on the wall in the ladies' toilets!)
Parking in the public car park by the pub we followed the OS map up the (mile long) drive towards Gunton Hall. A lovely walk through a large deer park with hundreds of deer out and about. Not difficult and straight froward if you don't mind ignoring Keep Out- Private signs.
As you approach the Hall the church is signed.
We continued in a loop down the drive towards Suffield. Over the lakes, down past the saw mill, fishing and ultimately right through woods back to the pub.
About 31/2 or 4 miles in total.