Explore Blickling Estate

Covering 4,600 acres with 950 acres of woodland and parkland, and 3,500 acres of farmland, Blickling Estate is great for exploring alone, with family or your four-legged friends.

Explore the wider estate

Explore Blickling's extensive parkland and see some amazing sights, including the Tower, Great Wood and Mausoleum. Our new multi-use trail is suitable for cycles, pushchairs, mobility scooters and adapted wheelchairs, offering good access whatever the weather.

If you're looking for a walk that takes in all the best bits of Blickling's ancient woodland, with stunning views across the lake to the hall itself, then try our Estate walk. 

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Please note: the lake walk is currently closed due to poor walking conditions. Please bear with us as we work on improving the uneven and slippery terrain. We hope to open again for summer.

The Great Wood

From the end of April into May, don't miss the beautiful blue carpet of bluebells that stretches across the woodland floor. It really is a sight to behold. Our multi-use trail offers smooth terrain whatever the weather and is an ideal circular route for both adapted wheelchairs and buggies. Cycle hire is available every week, Friday to Sunday. 

Download the Blickling multi-use trail

Waymarked walks

You can walk across much of this historic countryside using waymarked routes and the estate also connects with other national paths, including the Weavers Way (PDF / 0.6708984375MB) download . 

A family walk to the Mausoleum

Discover the Mausoleum 

Discover one of Blickling’s most iconic parkland structures. The Mausoleum is over two centuries old and stands on the edge of the Great Wood, creating a dramatic view across the ancient landscape.

Make memories

The wider estate is the perfect for sharing with friends and family. You'll never forget your first sight of of the breath-taking red brick mansion that sits at the heart of a magnificent historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows. There's something for everyone, on foot, by bike or with your four legged friends.

Photographer takes aim to capture the landscape at Lyme, Cheshire

Professional and commercial photography at Blickling 

Here at Blickling we love that our visitors can take home and share special moments from their day with us, but for those who are looking to use National Trust locations for anything other than personal use, here's a handy guide for photography at Blickling Estate.

 

Fun ideas

Please don't hesitate to ask at Estate Barn visitor reception, off the main car park, for recommendations for walks, places to discover and things to see. How about asking about Lady's Cottage or the parkland sundial? We also have a fun and free family parkland trail for you to collect and enjoy answering riddles as you walk around the park.

Two people on bikes on the Blickling Estate

Cycling at Blickling Estate 

Whatever the weather, come and enjoy a cycle ride around our beautiful parkland. Our new multi-use trail provides smooth terrain in most areas of the park and is ideal for family use. Grab a map from our visitor reception and by using this route you'll happily avoid mud and puddles.

Dog walking

Livestock graze freely, so please keep dogs under close control at all times. We also ask that you keep your dog on a lead when in the car park and whilst walking around the lake. Please always respect other park users. Dogs are welcome in the Farmyard outdoors are, where you will find Blickling's second-hand bookshop, plant centre and courtyard cafe. They are also welcome in the back room of Muddy Boots cafe and in the Buckinghamshire Arms pub.

Click here to find out more about dog walking at Blickling Estate.

Three walkers and their dogs at Blickling Bounders

Blickling Bounders 

Walkies! If you’re here with your dog on a Monday, why not join the Blickling Bounders – a dog-friendly walking group meeting every Monday at 10am in the main car park. If you'd like further information, please call the Ranger team on 01263 731994.


Livestock

Having been returned from arable land, the formal park and the livestock on it constitute an important grazing scheme at Blickling. Look out for cows and sheep at different times throughout the year. 

Please note: the sheep return to our fields this April, so please keep dogs on leads at all times in areas with livestock. 

Tennant farmers' cows graze freely in Blickling's fields.

A walker’s guide to livestock on the Blickling Estate 

To explore further afield and find incredible, varied landscapes across Blickling estate, it is important to be aware of the livestock that live here. Here's a handy guide for walking in areas with livestock...

Three bags of wood from Blickling Estate

Can Blickling help keep your home warm?

Keep the home fires burning with a sack of logs or woodchip from the Blickling Estate. Sacks are available from the plant centre. Alternatively you can order a truck load for £140 with free delivery within 10 miles (a small charge beyond that). It's all seasoned, cut and split hardwood ready for your fire. Contact the countryside team to make your order 01263 731994.

Close up image of Roe Deer by wildlife photographer Richard Nicoll
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Managing deer on Blickling Estate

Deer have a big impact on the biodiversity of countryside habitats around the Blickling Estate, and, because they can travel miles to feed and to breed, it’s important we take a landscape-scale approach to managing their populations. Find out how...

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A barn owl in flight

Blickling Estate: a barn owls' home 

Find out why barn owls call Blickling Estate 'home' and how important it is to help conserve these beautiful birds.

A close up of the red bricked tower in the parkland
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Fancy a holiday in the Grandstand Tower?

Built in the 1770s, the Tower was designed for watching horse racing in Tower Park. The side extension was added later to use as a private home. You can now come and stay in the Grandstand Tower and enjoy fabulous views over the park

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Blickling from above

Have you ever wondered what Blickling Estate might look like from the air? Take a look at the vast estate, courtesy of Hollywood Drones Ltd, who have kindly produced this teaser video for us. Then come and take a look for yourself and explore the beautiful house, gardens and parkland.