Walnut Tree Distillery
Farm-crafted Norfolk gins distilled in a converted dairy using hand-picked botanicals and heritage recipes.
A family-run farm distillery in rural Norfolk crafting small-batch gins using locally sourced botanicals and traditional methods. Located in a converted dairy building on a 100-year-old family farm, Walnut Tree Distillery produces signature gins featuring hand-picked walnuts and sloes, distilled in custom-built milk churn stills. Visitors can experience authentic Norfolk gin-making heritage in the heart of the Breckland countryside.
A brief summary to Walnut Tree Distillery
- Easthaugh Rd, Norwich, Lyng, NR9 5LN, GB
- +447857730332
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 3 out of 5
Local tips
- Call ahead at 07857 730332 or email gin@walnuttreedistillery.co.uk to arrange a visit, as opening hours vary and the distillery operates as a working farm facility.
- Purchase bottles directly from the distillery or through local Norfolk retailers like Jarrolds Store Folk in Norwich for the full range of gins and gift sets.
- The sloe gin is made using the original family recipe dating back three generations—a unique product reflecting authentic Norfolk agricultural heritage.
- Walnut Tree gins make excellent gifts and are stocked in local pubs, including one historically owned by Emma's great grandfather, creating a meaningful local connection.
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Getting There
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By Car
From Norwich city centre, drive northwest approximately 12 miles toward Lyng. Follow signs to Easthaugh Road. The distillery is located at Walnut Tree Farm, Easthaugh Road, Lyng, Norwich NR9 5LN. Parking is available on the farm property. Journey time approximately 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.
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By Public Transport
Take a bus or train from Norwich toward the Lyng area. The distillery is in rural Norfolk, so public transport options are limited. A taxi or ride-share from Norwich (approximately 12 miles) is recommended for the final leg. Contact the distillery in advance to confirm access arrangements.
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Visit Arrangement
Call 07857 730332 or email gin@walnuttreedistillery.co.uk to arrange a visit. As a working farm distillery, visits are by appointment. The distillery operates from a converted dairy building on active agricultural land, so advance notice ensures proper access and a meaningful experience.
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Heritage & History
Walnut Tree Distillery represents five generations of Norfolk farming heritage. Emma's family has worked the land for over a century, with records tracing their presence in local parish documents back five centuries. The distillery's gin-making tradition began three generations ago with Emma's great grandmother's sloe gin recipe, a craft passed down through the family and still produced using the original farmhouse method. Graham, a former research chemist at UEA with a PhD from Leicester, joined Emma to establish the modern distillery, blending scientific precision with agricultural tradition.The Distillery & Production
Located in a converted dairy building on Walnut Tree Farm, the distillery operates as a true farm-to-bottle operation. All gins are produced in small batches using custom-built milk churn stills, each named after cows originally milked in the building. The signature ingredient is the walnut, hand-picked from trees surrounding the farm that give the distillery its name. Beyond walnuts, botanicals are sourced directly from the farm and hand-picked by Emma and Graham, ensuring every bottle reflects the specific terroir of Norfolk's Breckland district.Gin Range & Character
The distillery's portfolio includes Norfolk Farmhouse Dry Gin as the flagship expression, complemented by Sloe Gin made using the family's original recipe, Spiced Gin, Pink Gin, Rose Gin, and Norfolk Farmhouse Summer Cup. Each gin begins with neutral grain alcohol and a carefully curated selection of local base botanicals. The approach emphasizes quality over quantity, with production methods that honour both the farm's agricultural heritage and contemporary craft distilling standards.Farm Location & Setting
Situated in the heart of rural Norfolk near Lyng, the distillery occupies a working family farm in the picturesque Breckland region. The setting combines active agricultural operations with craft production, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into how traditional farming and modern artisanal distilling coexist. The farm's long history includes a connection to a local pub once owned by Emma's great grandfather, creating a continuous thread linking the property to Norfolk's social and commercial heritage.Visitor Experience
The distillery welcomes visitors to its farm location, providing an opportunity to learn about small-batch gin production in an intimate, working environment. The converted dairy building serves as both production facility and showcase for the distillery's philosophy of farm-based craft production. Visitors can appreciate the custom milk churn stills and understand how local botanicals are transformed into distinctive Norfolk gins.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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