Fun for all the family at Blickling Estate

Children in wellies walking on a muddy path

Discover fun for all the family every day of the week at Blickling Estate and have a go at some of our 'top 50 Things to do before you're 11¾'. With lots to do throughout the year and daily trails available, there's always something to spark imagination of your little explorers...

Percy the Park Keeper on Wall

Percy The Park Keeper comes to Blickling 

From 13 January – 29 November, join Percy and his animal friends in a series of interactive trails and activities based on Nick Butterworth’s classic books. As the seasons change, Percy and his friends will be adventuring around the house and garden and they can't wait for you to join them...

Take a peek in the house

Come rain or shine, discover the magic of the Blickling's Jacobean mansion. The house is open 363 days of the year, giving you even more opportunities to visit us.

Discover the garden​

Collect a children's map from visitor reception and head out on an adventure around the colourful gardens. Find the secret tunnels, squishy trees, sundial and more. There's plenty of fun to be had, from a family game of hide and seek between the yew hedges, to planting seeds in the walled kitchen garden. 

Explore the wider estate

There are so many things to do around the estate and plenty of opportunities to tick off some of your '50 things'. Why not build a den, fly a kite or create some wild art? 

If you fancy getting out on your bike, why not bring a picnic? Our multi-use trail is specifically designed for families to enjoy, offering a safe route through the estate. Find out more about the multi-use trail.

How many of the 50 Things will you do today?

Our top '50 Things' at Blickling Estate 

Whether you’re a keen cyclist, an enthusiastic explorer or a budding gardener, join us throughout the year at Blickling Estate and enjoy ticking off some of your ’50 Things to do before you’re 11¾’…

A family enjoying fresh sandwiches at one of the National Trust cafeés

Hungry explorers 

Check out our child-friendly menu. With special lunch packs, hot meals and tasty treats, there's plenty to tempt your hungry explorers.

Good to know

  • Baby changing can be found at Estate Barn at the main car park, near East Wing visitor reception and in the Farmyard area.
  • Bottles and baby food can be warmed up in all three of our cafés.
  • High chairs, activity lunch boxes, cups and water jugs are available in the Stables café. 
  • If you fancy a picnic, you'll find picnic benches in the garden by the lake, in the Farmyard area, or near Estate Barn visitor reception at the main car park. 
  • There are plenty of buggy-friendly paths around the garden and parkland, just grab a map from visitor reception.

Before you leave us...

Don't forget to visit our shop with a large selection of children's books, cards and gifts. We have everything from sticker books to children's audio books as well as confectionery and toys.  You can be sure to find a gift for someone or a memory for your children to take home from their day out at Blickling.