Norfolk

With big skies, stunning coastline, magnificent historic houses and colourful gardens to discover, you're spoilt for choice when exploring Norfolk in East Anglia.

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The Parterre illuminated at night for the Garden of Lights Christmas Event at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

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Blickling Estate

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

Frost on the parkland with Felbrigg Hall in the background

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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

View of temple with bare trees and bright blue sky at Sheringham Park, Norfolk.

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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.

Common seals and sandwich terns at Blakeney Point, 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.

Boats moored on the tidal creeks and mudflats at Morston Quay.

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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?

The beach and sand dunes at Brancaster Estate, Norfolk

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Brancaster Beach

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

Young boy and girl look up at the Christmas lights at Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Christmas at Blickling Estate

This coming Christmas, Journey Through the Stars on a visit to the House. Or book tickets for the Garden of Lights at one of Norfolk's most special places.

Illustration of two young wolves climbing on the roof of Felbrigg Hall, against a snowy night time sky.

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Explore an indoor trail filled with imaginative decorations, animal illustrations and soundscapes recorded on the Felbrigg Estate. Follow in the paw prints of two curious young wolves from a new tale, Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red.

Head and shoulder of Father Christmas telling a story surrounded by lights and festive decorations

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Christmas at Oxburgh Estate

Oxburgh Estate is the perfect place to visit this festive season, with hidden treasure family trails, beautiful traditional decorations, story-telling with Father Christmas and wreath-making workshops, there is something for everyone.

Upcoming events in Norfolk

There's plenty to see and do with friends and family at a National Trust place near you this Christmas. Popular events can sell out so book early to avoid disappointment.

Escape into nature for some fresh air and a walk. Here's our top walks around the county.

Visitors walking in the woodland at Blickling, Norfolk

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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.

Temple at sunset, Sheringham Park, Norfolk.

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Repton’s walk at Sheringham Park

Take in coastal views and country vistas on this moderate walking trail through the landscaped parkland at Sheringham.

Family day out at the beach in winter on Norfolk Coast

Discover more walks in Norfolk

Discover the best walks around Norfolk, from a stroll around the estate at Blickling to a bracing trek on the Norfolk Coast Path.

Live seal cam at Blakeney Point

Enjoy our live stream from the largest grey seal colony in England. Watch as thousands of grey seals come ashore to pup and mate, from late October to early January. Live footage is streamed daily from Blakeney Point, from 9.30am - 3.15pm.

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‘Spectacular’ rare 17th-century ‘star atlas’ from Golden Age of Dutch map-making goes on display for first time

One of the world’s finest and rarest 17th century atlases is set to go on display for the first time at the National Trust’s Blickling Estate in Norfolk, following specialist conservation.

Acid grassland on Friary Hills, Blakeney.

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Acid grassland project at Friary Hills steps up to become species-rich habitat on Norfolk coast

Acid grassland, rich in fine grasses, lichens and mosses, has undergone significant national decline and is locally scarce. This project at Friary Hills on the Norfolk Coast aims to increase wildflowers including harebells and common stork’s-bill, and butterflies such as green hairstreak and small copper.

A view of the new footbridge spanning Cabbage Creek at low tide.

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New footbridge opens at Stiffkey Marshes

A project to replace a footbridge at Stiffkey on the Norfolk Coast is now complete, providing access once more to one of the county's precious habitats.

A woman points at Oxburgh Gatehouse and a young visitor sits in all terrain wheelchair looking

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Oxburgh makes history more accessible for children with limited mobility

Dedicated to improving accessibility for everyone, the National Trust and Oxburgh Estate in Norfolk are introducing a new children’s all-terrain Mountain Trike wheelchair to their existing range of mobility equipment.

Two rangers planting new native and specimen trees at Sheringham Park in Norfolk

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Planting for the future gives helping hand to wildlife at Sheringham Park

A team of staff and volunteers at Sheringham Park have planted more than 600 native trees and moved some species of rhododendron to cooler parts of the park, which is arguably the best surviving example of landscape gardener Humphry Repton's work.

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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.

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

Many of our Norfolk holiday cottages are dog-friendly, situated within unspoilt countryside and close to vast expanses of sandy beaches.

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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CHRISTMAS: 12 days of Christmas Family Trail

Oxburgh Estate, near Swaffham, Norfolk

Join us this winter at Oxburgh for the 12 days of Christmas trail. This interactive and playful trail will run indoors and outdoors so families have the option of doing one or both elements but are encouraged to do both!

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Blickling's Garden of Lights

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

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

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Journey Through the Stars at Blickling

Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk

Take a Journey Through the Stars on a visit to the House this winter, inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas by Andreas Cellarius from the Long Gallery library.

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Acorns

Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk

Outdoor fun for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups.

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Wild Wood Hall: The search for Red

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norwich, Norfolk

This Christmas, follow in the paw prints of two young wolves on an indoor trail, exploring rooms imaginatively decorated with animal illustrations and filled with soundscapes recorded on the estate.