Norfolk

With big skies, a stunning coastline, magnificent houses and gardens to discover, you're spoilt for choice when visiting Norfolk in East Anglia. What will you discover?

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A visitor walking her dog in autumn at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

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Blickling Estate

One day is never enough. Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone.

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Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Park

Felbrigg Hall is a mixture of opulence and homeliness. Outside is a gardener's delight, don't miss the Walled Garden.

A frosty winter morning at Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk

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Oxburgh Estate

Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith and story of endurance

Small temple in the garden at Sheringham Park on a sunny day, surrounded by trees with hilly parkland in the background

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Sheringham Park

Wander through Sheringham Park and discover why it became the personal favourite of landscape designer, Humphry Repton.

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Horsey Windpump

An iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, climb to the top for panoramic views across this man-made landscape.

The Old Lifeboat Station at Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

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Blakeney National Nature Reserve

As well as uninterrupted views of the beautiful Norfolk coastline, Blakeney Point is a haven for wildlife.

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Morston Quay

Morston Quay is the ideal starting point to explore the Norfolk Coast. Why not book a boat trip to see the seals?

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Brancaster Beach

Come and enjoy the golden sandy beach at Brancaster, which is part of the iconic Norfolk coastline.

A view of Blickling's hall at night, illuminated by colourful lights. There are Christmas trees lining the path towards the hall, all dressed in twinkling lights

This coming Christmas, we invite you to spend the day exploring the house decked up for a traditional Victorian Christmas with a wild, magical twist. Visit again in the evening and take in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this magical season.

Wolf pack howling against a snowy night sky backdrop

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Christmas at Felbrigg Hall

For Christmas 2023, discover the tale of The Wolves of Wild Wood Hall as you follow a trail through whimsically dressed showrooms, or head out for a wintery walk in the parkland and sample the flavours of the season in the Squire's Pantry tearoom.

Festive lights illuminating the exterior of the Hall at Oxburgh Estate Norfolk

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Christmas at Oxburgh Estate

Join us for the magic of the festive season at Oxburgh Estate this December

Local volunteers and National Trust staff clearing washed up rubbish from a 2-mile stretch of Blakeney Point,

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Volunteers help Blakeney Point wildlife with beach clean

Local volunteers have carried out a day-long beach clean along Blakeney Point, removing plastic waste and other debris that could be hazardous to grey seals and their pups during the upcoming pupping season.

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Successful year for little terns

Little terns on Blakeney Point have enjoyed a successful breeding season, in what has been a challenging year for many seabird colonies due to avian influenza.

A gardener working on the restoration of the parterre at Oxburgh Hall

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Oxburgh adapts historic Parterre

Oxburgh Estate reveals it’s adapting its historic Parterre Garden for a 21st century climate, during Great Big Green Week.

Purple sea lavender surrounding a pool of water in a marsh landscape with purple-grey moody, cloudy sky above, which is reflected in the pool

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Replacing Stiffkey Bridge

Following the removal of Stiffkey Bridge in 2022, find out the latest about our project to replace the bridge and the timescales we're working to.

Little Green Wallpaper Briar Rose is green with a pink rose pattern.

Inspiration behind Little Greene wallpapers

We've collaborated with family-run paint company, Little Greene, to bring you a collection of unique wallpapers inspired by the historic collection at Felbrigg Hall and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, Norfolk

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Our position on Centre Port's plan for The Wash

The Wash is one of the most important estuaries in the UK. Therefore, news of a potential new container terminal and tidal scheme in an area designated for its importance to wildlife, is deeply concerning. Some bold claims are being made about ecology and we are keen to seek further information on the detailed plans and data to back these up.

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Restoring the River Bure in Norfolk

Working with the Environment Agency we’re working to improve the health of the River Bure. Find out more about a special project to keep this river and tributaries healthy to provide diverse habitats to let nature thrive.

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Parkland restoration project at Oxburgh Estate

Discover how we're restoring the parkland at Oxburgh Estate to become a species rich, native wood pasture once more, which will attract wildlife and increase biodiversity.

A woman with long black hair is tending to some plants in a walled garden on a sunny day. She is wearing a raincoat and has a smile on her face.

Volunteering in Norfolk

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Norfolk.

Visitors standing by a rhododendron bush at Sheringham Park, Norfolk

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Supporter groups in Norfolk

If you’re interested in joining one of Norfolk’s local supporter groups and meeting like-minded people to support the Trust’s work, find a volunteer group or association you can join.

From unspoilt sandy beaches to vast heathlands full of wildlife, there are so many reasons to holiday in Norfolk. Whether you’re looking for some hill-free family cycling or want to spot rare birds on the Norfolk Broads, we have lots of self-catering holiday cottages to choose from.

The exterior of Mrs Preedy's Cottage, Burnham-Overy-Staithe, Norfolk

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Dog-friendly cottages in Norfolk

The grand exterior of Itteringham Manor, Aylsham, Norfolk

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Large holiday cottages and group getaways in Norfolk

A group of people sit in boat on the water whilst on a seal-watching trip at Blakeney Point in Norfolk.

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Sustainable travel in Norfolk

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Norfolk, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

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The Wolves of Wild Wood Hall

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk

This Christmas, discover the tale of Norfolk's last wolf pack, its secret hideaway beneath the flagstones of Felbrigg and festive celebrations of an unexpected pact...

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CHRISTMAS : Deck the Hall

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Explore the hall transformed for Christmas, with candles, twinkling lights and real-life Christmas trees.

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Wild Winter After Dark

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

Journey through the magically illuminated garden and experience the sights and sounds of nature at our biggest fundraising event of the year, this Christmas.