Christmas at Blickling Estate

A ewe-nique art adventure for all

Pick up a trail map from the visitor welcome hut (suggested donation £1) and set off on an adventure to find the twelve Shaun the Sheep™ sculptures. Each super-sized sculpture, standing at 160cm tall, has been individually designed by artists from across the region and beyond and continues Wild in Art’s mission to take art out of the gallery and make it accessible for more people.

Fun for all the flock

For younger lambs in the family, there'll be a few fun activities to try out on the Parterre.

Food, drinks and shopping

Shepherd your flock over to the Stables Café where you'll find warm drinks and traditional Christmas treats.

Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping in the shop – discover estive gifts to delight everyone, from garden enthusiasts and book lovers to children and foodies, with something special for every interest. Pop into the second-hand bookshop in the Farmyard to browse a selection of specialist books. 

Every purchase helps care for nature and the places you love.

A Woolly Winter Adventure at Blickling Hall

Saturday 28 November until Monday 4 January | Varied times from 11am

This year, a woolly wonder is unfolding in the House! The mice are back and they are unravelling a tangled tale, with mischief and merriment along the way.

Wander through beautifully decorated rooms woven with traditional Christmas sparkle and woolly creations, and enjoy a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're coming with kids, grandparents, or friends, there’s something for everyone – from hands-on activities to a peaceful reading nook where you can snuggle up with a festive story.

So put on your Christmas jumper and follow the thread of a festive adventure through the house, full of twinkling cheer. It’s sure to be a woolly good time!

House event information

There's no need to book tickets for your visit to the House, but on busy days you might be allocated a timed entry slot on arrival at Visitor Welcome. Entry is free to National Trust members, and standard admission applies to non-members, who can pay on arrival. Children under five go free. 

Good to know

• Please check our Opening Times before your visit for opening times for the House, Garden, Shop, Cafés and Second-hand Bookshop.
• Quiet hours will take place in the House every Tuesday and Saturday between 2pm and 3pm for those who would like a calmer atmosphere.
• Find out more about planning an accessible visit to Blickling Estate. 
• There is limited lift access in the House for those able to evacuate via the stairs without assistance in the event of an emergency. We have a photo album available to showcase the other floors should you choose not to visit via stairs.
• Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed inside the House.

Late opening days

Join us for some extra festive magic on the following dates:

• Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
• Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December
• Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December
• Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 23 December

While our much-loved Garden of Lights event won't be returning this year, there will still be plenty of Christmas cheer to enjoy. During our late opening evenings:

• The front drive will be illuminated with festive trees.
• The House will stay open until 6.30pm for A Woolly Winter Adventure at Blickling Hall. Timed entry slots will be allocated on arrival, with last entry between 5.45pm-6pm.
• The Parterre formal garden will sparkle with fairy lights and feature traditional family games.

Best of all, these festive additions are free for National Trust members, and no pre-booking is required - timed entry slots for the House will be allocated on arrival at Visitor Welcome. Pull on your Christmas jumper and join us for an atmospheric winter evening!

Food, drink and shopping

On late opening evenings, the following will be open until 7pm:

• the Shop
• the Stables Café
• the Griddle Pod food trailer
• the Second-hand Bookshop

Please note:

• Last hot food orders in the Stables Café are at 5.45pm.
• Last drinks and snack orders are at 6.30pm.

Shaun the Sheep Find the Flock trail

For safety reasons, some areas of the garden will close from 4pm each day. If you'd like to find all 12 Shaun the Sheep sculptures, we recommend exploring the garden earlier in the day.

Visiting after 4pm? Don't worry, you'll still be able to enjoy a shorter version of the trail, with at least six Shaun sculptures to discover!