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Norfolk

With big skies, stunning coastline, magnificent historic houses and colourful gardens to discover, you're spoilt for choice when exploring Norfolk in East Anglia.

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Top places to visit in Norfolk

Daffodils, the parterre and the house in spring at Blickling Estate, Norfolk
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Blickling Estate 

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

Aylsham, Norfolk

Fully open today
Felbrigg Hall in spring with daffodils in flower
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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Park 

Felbrigg Hall is a mixture of opulence and homeliness. Outside is a gardener's delight, don't miss the Walled Garden.

Norwich, Norfolk

Fully open today
Daffodils at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk in spring
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Oxburgh Estate 

Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and story of endurance

near Swaffham, Norfolk

Fully open today
Visitors standing by a rhododendron bush at Sheringham Park, Norfolk
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Sheringham Park 

Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.

Upper Sheringham, Norfolk

Fully open today
Blue sky at Horsey Windpump, Norfolk
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Horsey Windpump 

An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Partially open today
The Old Lifeboat Station at Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk
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Blakeney National Nature Reserve 

As well as uninterrupted views of the beautiful Norfolk coastline, Blakeney Point is a haven for wildlife.

Cley Road, Norfolk

Partially open today
Sunset over Morston Quay in Norfolk
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Morston Quay 

Morston Quay is the ideal starting point to explore the Norfolk Coast. Why not book a boat trip to see the seals?

Morston, Norfolk

Fully open today
The beach and sand dunes at Brancaster Estate, Norfolk
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Brancaster Beach 

Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.

Brancaster, Norfolk

Fully open today

Easter adventures in Norfolk

We've got plenty of Easter adventures in Norfolk. Find a trail near you, or try them all, each one is different, and pick up your prize.

Children looking at a weather station on an Easter trail at Blickling Estate

Blickling Estate 

Discover nature-inspired activities and games to get active and creative together as a family throughout the holiday – weave between posts whilst balancing an egg on a spoon, act like an animal on our stage, and decorate a flower to help to create a flower palace.

Two boys sit in a woodland den wearing bunny ears

Felbrigg Estate 

Hop, skip and frolic your way around Felbrigg's scenic family trail. Enjoy our nature-themed activity stations, including animal guess who, nature bracelet making and a game of hook-a-duck! Complete the trail and receive a chocolate egg to fuel more adventures.

Sign showing the number eight in daffodils on Easter trail at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Sheringham Park 

Embark on an Easter adventure in nature as you explore the wild garden and woodland on Sheringham Park's trail. Pine cone and spoon races, bird watching and welly-wanging await! Book for special Family Night Hike events too and see what is stirring after sunset.

Visitors on an Easter trail

Oxburgh Estate 

Oxburgh Estate is awash with the colours and joys of spring. Explore the gardens this Easter and discover our spring-time adventure trail which is full to the brim with fun and games. As well as the Easter trail, families will find plenty of adventure at the Home Covert natural play area.

Girl looking at activity sheet on the Easter trail at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Horsey Windpump 

Search for minibeasts, make music with woodland instruments, take on the mid-air food pass beanbag challenge, and build a nest from willow on this year's Easter activity trail.

A child sits on the ground completing an Easter activity trail at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Morston Quay 

Set against inspiring coastal scenery and with plenty of wildlife to spot, have-a-go at our Easter activity trail which includes pinning the tail on the Easter bunny, making music with woodland instruments, hook-a-wader, and nest-building with reeds and pebbles.

Top spots for Blossom

Blossom is blooming in hedgerows and gardens across the county - here's some of our top spots for Blossomwatch.

Daffodils and blossom on a tree in the West Garden at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Blickling Estate 

Blackthorn and Hawthorn create heavenly hedgerows, you’ll find almond and fruit blossom in the walled garden and the soft pinks and whites of the magnificent magnolia trees dotted around the West Garden.

Flowering white and pale pink cherry blossom

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate 

Fruit trees trained along the walls in Felbrigg’s Walled Garden explode in a succession of blossom displays, starting with apricots and peaches, followed by plums and pears in April and apples flowering in May.

Open pale pink blossom flowers each with five, small, cup-shaped petals, and dark pink-tipped stamens, hanging from thin dark branches

Oxburgh Estate 

20 cherry trees, donated to Oxburgh Estate by the Japanese government as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project blossom for the first time this spring, alongside apple and pear trees in the orchard, older medlar and quince trees, and hawthorn and blackthorn in the woodland walks.

A blossoming snowdrop tree

Sheringham Park 

At Sheringham Park there are 15 varieties of magnolia and some of the largest Pieris in the country, followed by the flowering spectacle of rhododendrons and azaleas – climb the gazebo tower and marvel at the canopy of colour beneath you.

Spring walks in Norfolk

Put a spring in your step with a walk in nature. Here's our top walks around the county.

A mother and daughter explore the woods in Spring on Blickling's multi use trail
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Blickling Estate multi-use trail 

Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.

Activities
Walking, Cycling
DistanceMiles: 4 (km: 6.4)
Dog walkers in front of the church at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk
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Felbrigg church and ice house walk 

Along this circular walking trail you'll pass historic buildings dating back to the 1700s, notable trees, a hidden lake and an imaginatively planted arrangement of beech trees.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2.6 (km: 4.16)
The backs of a family walking through Sheringham Park, underneath the boughs of white and pink blooming rhododendrons.

Discover more walks in Norfolk 

Discover the best walks around Norfolk, from a stroll around the estate at Blickling to a bracing trek on the Norfolk Coast Path.

Latest news and projects

Seal pup sleeping on pebbly ground
Press release
Press release

First pups of the season born at England’s largest grey seal colony on Blakeney Point in Norfolk 

One of England’s most spectacular winter wildlife events is underway with the births of the first grey seal pups at Blakeney National Nature Reserve on the north Norfolk coast, cared for by the National Trust.

Hanne Siebers
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News

Successful year for little terns 

Little terns on Blakeney Point have enjoyed a successful breeding season, in what has been a challenging year for many seabird colonies due to avian influenza.

Purple sea lavender surrounding a pool of water in a marsh landscape with purple-grey moody, cloudy sky above, which is reflected in the pool
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News

Replacing Stiffkey Bridge 

Following the removal of Stiffkey Bridge in 2022, find out the latest about our project to replace the bridge and the timescales we're working to.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk
News
News

Our position on Centre Port's plan for The Wash 

The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.

Little Green Wallpaper Briar Rose is green with a pink rose pattern.

Inspiration behind Little Greene wallpapers 

We've collaborated with family-run paint company, Little Greene, to bring you a collection of unique wallpapers inspired by the historic collection at Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk.

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Project

Restoring the River Bure in Norfolk 

Working with the Environment Agency we’re working to improve the health of the River Bure. Find out more about a special project to keep this river and tributaries healthy to provide diverse habitats to let nature thrive.

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Project

Parkland restoration project at Oxburgh Estate 

Discover how we're restoring the parkland at Oxburgh Estate to become a species rich, native wood pasture once more, which will attract wildlife and increase biodiversity.

Get involved

A woman with long black hair is tending to some plants in a walled garden on a sunny day. She is wearing a raincoat and has a smile on her face.

Volunteering in Norfolk 

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Norfolk.

Visitors standing by a rhododendron bush at Sheringham Park, Norfolk
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Supporter groups in Norfolk 

If you’re interested in joining one of Norfolk’s local supporter groups and meeting like-minded people to support the Trust’s work, find a volunteer group or association you can join.

Places to stay

From unspoilt sandy beaches to vast heathlands full of wildlife, there are so many reasons to holiday in Norfolk. Whether you’re looking for some hill-free family cycling or want to spot rare birds on the Norfolk Broads, we have lots of self-catering holiday cottages to choose from.

The exterior of Mrs Preedy's Cottage, Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk
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Dog-friendly cottages in Norfolk 

Many of our Norfolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly, situated within unspoilt countryside and close to vast expanses of sandy beaches.

Visit National Trust places in Norfolk without a car

A group of people sit in boat on the water whilst on a seal-watching trip at Blakeney Point in Norfolk.
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Sustainable travel in Norfolk 

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Norfolk, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Upcoming events

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Easter egg hunt at Oxburgh Estate 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Oxburgh Estate on an Easter trail.

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28 Mar to 14 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 15:30
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Easter egg hunt at Morston Quay 

Morston Quay, Morston, Norfolk

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Morston Quay on an Easter Trail.

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28 Mar to 12 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Easter egg hunt at Blickling Estate 

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Blickling Estate on an Easter trail.

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28 Mar to 14 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Easter egg hunt at Horsey Windpump 

Horsey Windpump, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Horsey Windpump on an Easter Trail.

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28 Mar to 12 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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Easter egg hunt at Felbrigg 

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk

Hop, skip and frolic your way around Felbrigg's family Easter adventure trail.

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28 Mar to 14 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Easter egg hunt at Sheringham Park 

Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk

Hop, skip and frolic your way around Sheringham Park's Easter trail.

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28 Mar to 14 Apr 2024
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Spring's blossoming at Blickling Estate 

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

Join us in a celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom in the House.

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28 Mar to 24 May 2024
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 57 other dates or times
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Immersive Gatehouse Experience 

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

See the King’s Room and priest hole in a whole new light as you discover how Oxburgh was raided and what life was like for Catholic families in the 16th Century.

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29 Mar to 3 May 2024
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10:30 to 11:30
+ 5 other dates or times
Visitors walking among daffodils at Dora's Field, Ambleside, Cumbria

Where will you visit next?

Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.