A trip to Holt Hall used to be the highlight of every Norfolk school child's year, with activities such as raft building, orienteering and outdoor cooking.

But now the hall is for sale after two years of uncertainty around its future.

Before it closed it was the second-largest provider of outdoor learning residential stays and learning day visits in Norfolk.

In 2019 more than 50 schools took trips to Holt Hall.

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall, May 1992. Picture: Archant LibraryHolt Hall, May 1992. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall endeavour course was nearing the end of its two week run when Peter Lown, of Lowestoft, and Roger Booth, of King's Lynn, were caught going over the assault course, dated 6th January 1964. Photo: Archant LibraryHolt Hall endeavour course was nearing the end of its two week run when Peter Lown, of Lowestoft, and Roger Booth, of King's Lynn, were caught going over the assault course, dated 6th January 1964. Photo: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

The decision to close it in December last year was highly controversial with critics claiming the decision was short-sighted and would leave children as the greatest losers.

Holt Hall went on the market on October 26 and is a Grade II-listed Victorian mansion set across 86 acres.

Eastern Daily Press: Digging for victory in the walled gardens at Holt Hall during the 1940s live experience.Digging for victory in the walled gardens at Holt Hall during the 1940s live experience. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Duke of Edinburgh at Holt Hall in 1963.The Duke of Edinburgh at Holt Hall in 1963. (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall, c.1945. Picture: Archant LibraryHolt Hall, c.1945. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall, 1988. Picture: Archant LibraryHolt Hall, 1988. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall, 1995. Picture: Archant LibraryHolt Hall, 1995. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)

Eastern Daily Press: Holt Hall, May 1992. Picture: Archant LibraryHolt Hall, May 1992. Picture: Archant Library (Image: Archant Library)