Man in his 70s dies after being seriously injured by cattle at National Trust estate

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 11:24

A man in his 70s has died after being seriously injured by cattle while on a National Trust estate.

Emergency services were called to parkland at Felbrigg Hall after the man was injured while walking around 11.45am on Monday.

He died at the scene.

A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: "Officers attended the Felbrigg Hall Estate yesterday [Monday] following reports a person had been seriously injured by cattle at around 11.45am.

"Despite efforts to save him, a man in his 70s sadly died at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"Officers are investigating alongside colleagues from the Health and Safety Executive."

A National Trust spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to the parkland at Felbrigg Hall on Monday after a member of the public was seriously injured while walking.

"Despite the efforts of the paramedics, the person tragically died at the scene.

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news, and our thoughts and condolences are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

"As an investigation is under way, we are unable to comment further."

A Health and Safety Executive spokesperson said: "We are aware of this incident and [are] making enquiries alongside the police."

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Felbrigg Hall, which sits around two miles south of Cromer, remained closed on Tuesday after the incident, the National Trust said.

Construction of the hall began in Tudor times and was completed centuries later. It was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1969.

In 2007, an 11-year-old boy, Daniel Mullinger, died when a 70ft branch fell on him from a 180-year-old beech tree during a trip to the stately home.

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