One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.
Looking for ideas for February half term fun? We have plenty to do across the estate to keep you and your family busy this school holiday...
Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling. The breath-taking Jacobean mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows.
This year we’re shining a light on our eighteenth century Long Gallery library, as vital restoration work gets underway to we improve the fabric of the building. The collection contains over 12,500 volumes and is the most prestigious book collection held by National Trust.
As part of the Trust New Art contemporary arts programme, we're working with artists Neville Gabie and Joan Gabie. On display from May to October, their series of installations ‘The Edge of Things’ draws inspiration from four volumes in Blickling’s book collection and responds to language, natural history, astronomy and the first use of microscopes.
Surrounding the house, the formal garden is the result of three centuries of inspired planting, and the gently undulating historic parkland is great for exploring on foot or by bike. Grab a map of our way-marked walks from visitor reception and enjoy discovering intriguing landmarks, stunning views and wildlife.
Please note: With over 4,600 acres to explore, Blickling's parkland is the perfect place to take your four-legged friend for a walk. However dogs, except assistance dogs, are not permitted on the main driveway, in the house, East Wing or formal garden.
*Open 363 days a year. Room openings in the house may vary as our conservation work takes place.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £17.30 | £15.50 |
| Child | £8.65 | £7.80 |
| Family | £43.30 | £38.90 |
| 1 adult and up to 3 children | £26.00 | £23.40 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £14.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Free access to the shops, cafés, RAF Oulton Museum, plant centre, second-hand bookshop and Loft Gallery exhibitions. The wider estate and walks can be accessed by paying the car parking charge. Under 5's are free of charge, the child price is for ages 5-17 years inclusive. Fishing permits are available at the lakeside.
Parking and entry is free for National Trust members. For non-members there is a fixed full day charge of £5 for all car parks (£10 for coaches and cars towing caravans/trailer tents), which goes towards the care, maintenance and conservation of the parkland and ensures that the parking areas are maintained. The machine does not take notes, so please ensure you have £5 of coins with you. However, if needed, visitors can pay for parking by notes or card at Estate Barn visitor reception. There is no charge for blue badge holders in the allocated areas.
Last entry to the house and garden is half an hour before closing. We are closed on 24-25 December 2020. Fishing is available all year, except 16 March to 15 June 2020. Please check before coming if you're planning a visit to the stamp shop. The secondhand bookshop is closed until 12 noon on Mondays.
