Blickling Estate
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Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF
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Opening times for 18 February 2026
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:00 Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Park Dawn - Dusk Stables Café 10:00 - 16:00 Muddy Boots Café 10:00 - 16:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:00 Second-hand Bookshop 11:00 - 15:00 Woodgate, Bucks Common & Fisherman's car parks Dawn - Dusk House and gardens last entry is 30 minutes before closure. Last orders in cafés 30 minutes before closure. The RAF Oulton Museum is closed for the winter, reopening on 17 March Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 3pm. The Stamp Shop is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, 11am - 3pm. Cycle Hire is closed for the winter months.
House and garden admission 2026
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £19.80 £18.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £9.90 £9.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £49.50 £45.00 Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £29.70 £27.00 Group (Adult 18+) £17.10 Group (Child 5-17) £8.55 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
The largest second-hand bookshop the National Trust has to offer, open seven days a week. Currently accepting donations, however please call in advance on 01263 738075 if you're planning to donate a large amount of books.
- Café
The Stables and Muddy Boots cafés are open with indoor and outdoor seating.
- Car park
We have four car parks across the Blickling Estate with a charge of £5 per day for non-members. Visitors can use JustPark to register their membership cards or make a payment, or they can do this using the two payment machines in the main car park.
- Cycle parking
Cycle parking is located in the main car park and inside the farmyard.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs under close control are welcome on most of the parkland walks. Please keep them on a lead in car parks and on the lake walk as these are the busiest areas. Dogs on short leads are welcome in the farmyard, the bookshop, on the front drive, in the estate barn and Muddy Boots café. Only Assistance dogs are allowed in the house, garden and east wing.
- Family friendly
Baby changing can be found at Estate Barn in the main car park, near East Wing visitor reception and in the Farmyard area. Bottles and baby food can be warmed up in our cafés. We welcome breastfeeding everywhere at Blickling. High chairs are available in the Stables café.
- Picnic area
Picnic benches can be found in the Garden under and around the stretch tent, in the Farmyard and near the Estate Barn visitor welcome near the main car park. You're welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a spot to eat surrounded by nature.
- Plant shop
A selection of seasonal plants can be seen on the main drive and are available to purchase from the shop.
- Pub
The Bucks Arms is a seventeenth century traditional pub and former coaching inn on the walk down from the main car park to the house (not National Trust).
- Shop
Shop with seasonal peat-free potted plants, gifts, homeware, books and gardening accessories.
- Toilet
Toilets, including accessible toilets in main car park, East Wing and in the Farmyard. A Changing Places toilet is located in the Farmyard.
Blue Badge parking in the main car park, around 385 metres from the House and Garden entrance. Some accessible parking and drop-off available in the Farmyard – accessed via the main road, turning at the Church. Accessible toilets. Changing Places. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available. Multi-use trail through the parkland.
- Accessible route and/or map
Our multi-use trail provides access for all, with cyclists, walkers, runners, pushchair and adapted wheelchair users, and for powered mobility vehicles to enjoy, all year round.
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets in main car park, East Wing and in the Farmyard. A Changing Places toilet is located in the Farmyard.
- Braille (guide or menu)
A braille Welcome Leaflet is available from the Estate Barn Visitor Reception, and a braille guide is available in the House.
- Changing Places
Located in the Farmyard. Access is by radar key (one is available from the Shop in the East Wing).
- Designated parking
Accessible car parking available around 385 metres from the Hall and Garden entrance. There are some accessible parking spaces in the Farmyard – accessed via the main road, turning at the Church.
- Drop-off point
A drop-off point is available at the Farmyard accessed via the main road, turning at the Church. There is seating available.
- Induction loop
Fixed induction loops are available at all till points.
- Large print (guide or menu)
Large print guides are available at visitor welcome points and in the House.
- Level access to food outlet
There are ramps to both cafés onsite. For the Muddy Boots café, please head to the rear entrance for access, located next to the car park. You’ll find the main entrance to the Stables in the East Wing, with ramped access.
- Level access to shop
There are ramps throughout the East Wing to provide access through the Shop and to other facilities. Some ramps are steep.
- Level access/terrain
The multi-use trail provides some level access. From the main car park or Farmyard parking there are some slopes to access the main facilities, as well as gravel on the main drive to the House and in the Gardens.
- Lift
Limited lift access in the House for those able to evacuate via the stairs without assistance in the event of an emergency.
- Narrow corridors
Some of the walkway through the East Wing can feel narrow, and there are some narrow corridors in the House.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Mobility scooters are available to hire from the Estate Barn visitor reception next to the car park (parkland scooter) and the East Wing visitor reception near the Farmyard (garden scooter). Booking is recommended at peak times. Please call 01263733956 or email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk to book (please note, emails are only monitored Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
- Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access into the East Wing, House, Gardens and West Wing exit from the House.
- Seating available
Some seating is available on all main pathways, key locations are highlighted on the visitor map. There are seats in most rooms of the House and a mix of soft seating with arms and backs are provided.
- Steps/uneven terrain
In the Garden there are steps up to the Temple. Access to the RAF museum is on the upper floor of the East Wing by stairs.
- Wheelchairs available
Manual wheelchairs are available from the East Wing Visitor Reception. Two Mountain Trike Push all terrain wheelchairs are available from the Estate Barn Visitor Reception. If you would like to book this equipment, please call 01263738030 or email: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk prior to your visit.
- Car-free
- We welcome car-free visitors and offer 20% off entry. Enjoy the views, fresh air and adventure and help cut carbon and traffic. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot on the Good Journey website:
- On foot
- Blickling Estate is on the Weavers' Way footpath (a 2 mile walk from Aylsham).
- Cycling
- Blickling Estate is reachable on two wheels via several scenic cycle paths, including the Rebellion Way, the Weaver’s Way cycle route from North Walsham to Aylsham, and the Bure Valley cycle route from Wroxham to Aylsham, as well as the Marriotts Way between Norwich and Aylsham.
- By bus
- Sanders Coaches Services 43, 44, 44A, X44 available from Norwich to Aylsham, 2 miles from Blickling Estate. A Sunbeam 1A bus service runs on Mondays and Fridays* direct from Aylsham Market Place to Blickling Estate. The service departs Aylsham at 10.10am and 11.40am. The return journey departs outside the Hall at 11.50am, 1.28pm and 4.08pm. [*excluding bank holidays]
- By train
- Take the Bure Valley Railway from Hoveton & Wroxham station to Aylsham, 2 miles away from Blickling Estate.
- By road
- The Estate is on Blickling Road (old B1354, reclassified to C593), signposted from the A140 Norwich/Cromer. What3Words: ///rooster.unstated.tangent
Planning your visit
‘Hop into the wild’ family trail
From 14 February to 9 March, the National Trust is celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers”, in Cinemas 6 March. Discover the ‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, with storytelling and outdoor play.
Events at Blickling Estate
Take a look at the events we have coming up over the next few months.
Bringing your dog to Blickling Estate
Blickling is a three pawprint rated place. The parkland is the perfect place to take your dog for a walk. Read our guide on how to make the most of your visit together.
Family days out at Blickling
Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from spotting trails in the House to hide and seek in the gardens or cycling adventures and den building in the woods.
Eating and shopping at Blickling Estate
Offering delicious, locally sourced and produced food, stop at one of the cafés, browse in the shop or grab a bargain in the second-hand bookshop.
Accessibility at Blickling Estate
We believe that Blickling Estate should be open and accessible for all, and we are taking steps to ensure that as many people as possible can experience Blickling's history and nature. Here you’ll find information about how to make the most of your visit.
Group visits to Blickling Estate
Plan a group visit to Blickling Estate and enjoy a garden for all seasons, a collection of treasures and great places to savour the perfect lunch or afternoon treat.
Highlights
House
Jacobean mansion with Long Gallery, featuring a nationally important collection of books.
Garden
55 acres of formal garden, the result of three centuries of planting, with ancient yews, parterre, lake and productive walled kitchen garden.
Parkland
Over 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland, which sit at the heart of Norfolk's beautiful Bure meadows.
Eating
The Stables and Muddy Boots cafés offer hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and cakes, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Shopping
Shop with gifts, homeware, books, gardening accessories and seasonal peat-free potted plants. Second-hand bookshop stocked with thousands of pre-loved books. Stamp shop with a wide range of global stamps for the avid philatelist and new collectors.
RAF Oulton Museum
Royal Air Force Oulton on the Blickling Estate undertook vital work during the second world war. Explore the museum and see the collection of objects and documents donated by families whose relatives served here. (Closed over the winter months).
Cycle Hire
The cycle hire hub at the Old School has a variety of bikes for all ages, including electric bikes, trailers and balance bikes so the whole family can explore the woods and parkland in the wider estate. Open March to October.
Holiday cottages
Stay in one of seven characterful holiday cottages. Packed with charm and atmosphere, and sleeping up to eight, options include a traditional thatched cottage and the iconic tower with stunning views over the parkland.
Things to see and do
Events at Blickling Estate
Take a look at the events we have coming up over the next few weeks and months.
Family days out at Blickling
Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from spotting trails in the House to hide and seek in the gardens or cycling adventures and den building in the woods.
Discover the House at Blickling Estate
Discover more about Blickling Hall, in Norfolk, a Jacobean mansion thought to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, and sits in a historic park.
Discover the garden at Blickling
If you'd like to lose yourself in a garden full of character and historic features, Blickling Estate has something for every visitor.
Explore the wider Blickling Estate
There's much more to Blickling Estate than its famous house. 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.
RAF Oulton Museum at Blickling Estate
During the Second World War, Blickling became billets for RAF Oulton aircrew. The museum remembers those who served as part of Bomber Command squadrons and risked their lives.
Outdoor activities
Cycling at Blickling Estate
With bikes for all ages to hire, including electric, children's trailers and balance bikes, the whole family can enjoy exploring Blickling’s parkland on two wheels.
Fishing at Blickling Estate
Take a look at our fishing guide with information on purchasing tickets and how to make the most of your visit.
Top trails
Blickling Estate multi-use trail
Tour the Blickling Estate by bike, wheelchair, with a pushchair or on foot, via this all-weather hard-surface footpath, with historic buildings and woodland along the way.
Blickling lake walk
With gentle slopes, woods, open fields, frequent seats and breathtaking views, this is a walk for the 'not so energetic'. Easy, 2 miles.
Blickling Estate RAF Walk
Take a walk around Blickling Estate to see where men and women who served at nearby RAF Oulton during the Second World War were accommodated.
Blickling mausoleum walk
This historical scenic stroll through woods and open land at Blickling Park leads you to its striking Mausoleum. Look out for barn owls along the way.
Blickling, Calthorpe and Great Wood walk
Tackle this long circular walk around Blickling, taking in the villages of Calthorpe and Erpingham, the estate’s Great Wood and several historic buildings.
Blickling Estate walk
Explore the Blickling Estate's parkland on this family-friendly walk, visiting points of interest including the Tower, Brickyard and Mausoleum.
Blickling Ranger Run
Enjoy sweeping views of the Jacobean mansion at Blickling, surrounded by 4,600 acres of parkland, woods and fields, on this invigorating trail run.
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Blickling Estate
Offering delicious, locally sourced and produced food, stop at one of the cafés, browse in the shop or grab a bargain in the second-hand bookshop.
Places to stay
Blickling Tower
Take the spiral staircase to the roof terrace of this quirky race stand for expansive views across the Blickling Estate.
Bureside
A homely cottage with its own stretch of riverbank, set on the Blickling estate.
Mill Farm Barn
A barn conversion in the Norfolk countryside with an enclosed garden on the outskirts of the Blickling Estate.
4 Park Gates
A Blickling estate cottage with an inviting interior and miles of walking trails on the doorstep.
Blacksmith's Cottage
A traditional thatched cottage set on the Blickling estate, just minutes from lakeside walks.
Blickling Dairy House
On the Blickling Estate, this converted dairy has miles of walking and cycling trails nearby.
Meadowside
Surrounded by countryside with its own private stretch of river bank, and a traditional interior.
Upcoming events
Balance bikes and butterflies obstacle course
Calling all little explorers! Take a spin around the balance bike course on a bike or tractor. Older kids can test their speed and agility on the obstacle course.
‘Hop into the wild’ family trail, inspired by Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers"
Hop into this self-guided outdoors adventure – with storytelling and play. Fun for all the family.
Social Walks
Get outdoors and join one of our social walks each seaoson, led by one of our walk leaders.
Family Nature Pack Walk | Guided Estate Walk
A family-friendly guided walk in the parkland, looking for bugs, birds and mammals as you go.
Trust10 runs at Blickling Estate
Trust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to get some exercise out in nature and take in the changing scenery throughout the seasons.
Blickling Bounders weekly dog walks
Join our weekly organised dog walk around Blickling Estate.
Easter egg hunt at Blickling Estate
This spring, treat the whole family to an egg-stra special tea party adventure at Blickling Estate.
About Blickling Estate
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.
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 in the house, East Wing or formal garden.
History
History of Blickling Estate
Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the estate was the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, and during the Second World War RAF air crew were billeted here.
Latest news
‘Journeys’ at Blickling: global textiles from the Karun Thakar collection explore history and living traditions.
‘Journeys’ will showcase highlights from Karun Thakar’s renowned global textile collection, exploring migration, trade, craftsmanship, colonialism, and design. Featuring Japanese kimonos, Punjabi baghs, French toiles, Italian embroideries, Turkoman coats and Ghanaian Kente cloths, the exhibition highlights Blickling’s role as a global country house and the interwoven histories of textiles and culture.
We’re upgrading the car park payment machines at Blickling Estate
In January 2026, the car park payment machines will be replaced at Blickling Estate, with the option to scan membership cards and pay via an app.
Walnut tree from Roger Deakin’s home planted at the spot on the Blickling Estate featured in ‘Waterlog’
A walnut tree sapling from Roger Deakin’s Suffolk home, Walnut Tree Farm, has been planted at John’s Water on the Blickling Estate, which features in Deakin’s book ‘Waterlog – A Swimmers Journey Through Britain’’ in the chapter entitled ‘The mill-race’. The walnut tree was a gift from Patrick Barkham, author of Deakin’s biography ‘The Swimmer – The Wild Life of Roger Deakin’.
Blickling Estate twins with Bayt al-Razzaz in Cairo
As part of the International National Trust Organisation’s Withstanding Change project, Blickling Estate has been twinned with the Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation (EHRF) in Cairo. Since spring 2023, we’ve been working closely with the EHRF and learning together about climate adaptation – how to protect our sites from the impacts of climate change, safeguarding them for future generations.
Over 13,000 trees planted at Blickling to create habitat for wildlife along the River Bure
National Trust staff and volunteers, community groups and children from a local primary school have helped plant over 13,000 trees at Blickling, creating vital wildlife corridors and habitats along the River Bure.
Our work in the house at Blickling
Behind the scenes, the team at Blickling clean, protect and conserve the hall and collections items.
Our work on the Blickling Estate
Discover the work our ranger team are involved with to conserve and protect the 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland on Blickling Estate for future generations.
Support us
Volunteer opportunities at Blickling Estate
Discover more about getting involved and becoming one of the more than 500 volunteers who help in various roles as part of the team at Blickling Estate.
