The Gamekeeper
A family-friendly traditional village pub in Old Buckenham, Norfolk, housed in a 17th-century Grade II listed building.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
The Gamekeeper is a traditional village pub situated at the heart of Old Buckenham, England's largest village green, in the Breckland district of Norfolk. It occupies a 17th-century Grade II listed building that overlooks the pastures and ponds of the village and is easily accessible from Norwich and Diss. The pub has seen many changes over the years but retains the charm of a traditional village pub, and has recently been refurbished to a high standard. The Gamekeeper is owned by Paul Murfitt, a local chef and businessman. Under his ownership the pub aims to offer genuine hospitality, fresh food and an impressive beer selection brewed with carefully selected malts and hops. The food is inspired by the surrounding countryside, with well-accomplished chefs producing locally sourced dishes accompanied by a wide range of carefully selected wines and the freshest hand-drawn ales, including the pub's own craft range, FIFTYTWO° NORTH. The pub is family-friendly, with a fantastic outdoor area for children to run around and snug indoor areas for colouring. It is also dog-friendly, always ready with a tummy rub and a biscuit for visitors' best friends, and bike-friendly, with cycle racks to be added. The building features beautiful timber panelling and floors, comfortable seating and a large open fireplace, offering a contemporary ambiance and a relaxing, welcoming feel that makes it a suitable venue for any occasion, including weddings and events. The Gamekeeper offers a range of menus including a sample menu, Sunday menu, steak menu, light lunches, gluten-free menu, and a Christmas menu, as well as a weddings and events menu. It is a private, independent establishment rather than part of a larger pub group or chain.
History
The Gamekeeper is a pub in Old Buckenham, a village in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. It is housed in a 17th-century Grade II listed building that overlooks the pastures and ponds of Old Buckenham, England's largest village green. The building retains many historic features, including beautiful timber panelling and floors, comfortable seating, and a large open fireplace. Over the years the pub has seen many changes, yet it still retains the charm of a traditional village pub. It has been recently refurbished to a high standard, combining its historic character with a contemporary ambiance and a relaxing, welcoming feel. The pub is owned by Paul Murfitt, a local chef and businessman. Under his ownership, The Gamekeeper aims to offer genuine hospitality, fresh food and an impressive beer selection brewed with carefully selected malts and hops. The food is inspired by the surroundings, with locally sourced dishes prepared by well-accomplished chefs, accompanied by a wide range of carefully selected wines and the freshest hand-drawn ales, including the pub's own craft range, FIFTYTWO° NORTH. The Gamekeeper is family-friendly, with a fantastic outdoor area for children and snug indoor areas, dog-friendly with treats for canine visitors, and bike-friendly with cycle racks to be added. It offers a variety of menus including sample, Sunday, steak, light lunches, gluten-free, Christmas, and weddings and events menus. The pub is easily accessible from Norwich and Diss and is surrounded by countryside steeped in local medieval history.
The Gamekeeper operates in a 17th-century Grade II listed building in Old Buckenham.
The pub is owned by Paul Murfitt, a local chef and businessman.
The pub has been recently refurbished to a high standard.
Products and positioning
A family-friendly, dog-friendly traditional village pub offering genuine hospitality, fresh locally sourced food and a strong ale selection in a historic Grade II listed building.
FIFTYTWO° NORTH craft beer range
Local Norfolk ale
Locally sourced dishes
Sunday menu
Steak menu
Light lunches
Gluten-free menu
Christmas menu
Weddings and events menu
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