Winter adventures at Blickling Estate

Trees on the Blickling Estate in winter — Explore Blickling Estate on a frosty day with Norfolk's wide open skies

A boy standing on a tree trunk looking at Blickling Hall — Admiring the view on a cold winter's day

A group walking in winter around the lake at Blickling — Enjoy a winter walk around the lake

View down low of the gravel path leading up to Blickling — Enjoy a visit to one of our places during the winter months

With frosty mornings, striking landscapes and plenty of peace and tranquillity, it's time to enjoy one of the most beautiful times of the year at Blickling Estate...

Visit any day of the week

We're open daily from 10.30am, so come and enjoy seeing the winter garden and wider estate in a different light. Striking shapes and silhouettes create enchanting landscapes, now that the leaves have fallen from the trees.

The house is open daily from 11am, so why not seize the opportunity to come and explore Blickling's impressive collections any day of the week?

*From 1 January - 10 March 2020 we're open 10.30am - 4pm. Last entry to the house and garden is one hour before closing.

Winter walks

Get your wellies on and head out into the parkland for a winter walk.Our multi-use trail is perfect whatever the weather, so feel free to collect a map from visitor reception, or even our family parkland trail, to begin your adventure.

If you'd like to do a dog walk with others, why not try our Blickling Bounders dog walking group every Monday at 10am.

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...

Get your running shoes on...

People running outdoors at Kingston Lacy

Blickling parkrun

Enjoy running? Then you'll love parkrun. A free, timed 5km run which takes place every Saturday at Blickling. You might get a little muddy and the temperature might be refreshing, but you'll certainly feel energised after a run around the park.

A group of runners make their way through Blickling's sweeping parkland.

Trust 10 trail runs

Join our free monthly 10k trail runs - they’re a great way to get some exercise and take in some spectacular scenery. Whether you’re training for a challenge or looking for a sociable jog, all ages, abilities and four-legged friends are welcome. Selected Sundays: 26 Jan, 23 Feb, 22 March, 26 April, 24 May, 28 June, 26 July, 23 Aug, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 22 Nov, 27 Dec 2020.

Participants enjoy a Night Run event at Blickling Estate.

Night Run | 28 March

Plan ahead to spring 2020 and join us for Night Run, organised in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. If you've ever wanted to run around the estate at night, or explore ancient woodlands after dark, then Night Run gives you the chance. Whether you're a walker, first-time runner or experienced off-roader, come and join the fun.

Winter colour

Get inspired for some winter colour in your own garden with a wander around our winter garden, as the snow drops and hellebores appear in January and February. Head to the Dell and Orangery garden in late winter for a floral delight.

Buds in the garden covered in winter frost with the sun behind — Buds covered in frost on a winter's day

Two women enjoying a walk in the countryside, one clasps a hot drink

Blow away the cobwebs

We all know how dull and depressing the winter months can be, so we've put together a list of our top things to do, to get you through the darkest days of the year...

Winter warmers

There's nothing like treating yourself to a steaming cup of coffee, a hot chocolate or a bowl of soup after a good walk! Head to one of our cafes to warm up and enjoy...

Squash soup with seed gremolata — Enjoy a bowl of seasonal soup

January sales

There are always some great bargains to be had in the shop after Christmas, so whether you want to stock up on birthday presents, find a treat for yourself or forward plan to next Christmas, it's worth a look if you're visiting us in the New Year.

Cycling

On your bike at Blickling Estate

Visit our cycle trail and explore the beautiful parkland of Blickling from the saddle. In partnership with British Cycling, with funding support from HSBC UK we're offering low cost cycle and equipment hire for all ages, making it easier than ever to get out on the trail. Come along and discover a new way to enjoy nature on two wheels.

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