Blickling Estate Wins Environmental Impact Award at South Norfolk & Broadland Business Awards
- Published:
- 25 March 2026
Blickling Estate is proud to announce it's been named the winner of the Environmental Impact Award at the 2026 South Norfolk & Broadland Business Awards.
What set Blickling Estate apart?
The judges praised the way sustainability underpins every aspect of Blickling Estate’s operations, highlighting several standout initiatives:
- A pioneering ‘no dig’ approach in the Walled Garden, which supports soil health, improves carbon retention, and enhances biodiversity.
- Heating Blickling Hall and on-site offices using a lake source heat pump, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- A closed‑loop bio‑chipper composting system, enabling the estate to recycle 100% of its green waste, eliminate the need to purchase compost, and create a fully self‑sustaining horticultural cycle.
Representing the estate at the ceremony, General Manager Heather Jermy and Property Operations Manager Aloys Feeney were delighted to accept the award on behalf of the many teams whose hard work and passion for conservation made this achievement possible.
The evening brought together organisations from across the region that are committed to building a greener, more sustainable future. Competition in our category was exceptionally strong, with the runner‑up also receiving high commendation from the judges, a reflection of the remarkable environmental leadership emerging across Norfolk and Broadland.
A whole‑estate effort
This award recognises the dedication, innovation, and creativity of teams across the estate – including Gardeners, Rangers the House team and many Volunteers. Together, they are helping to ensure Blickling not only protects its historic landscape but leads the way in sustainable land management.
Looking ahead
Aloys said: "Winning the Environmental Impact Award is a proud moment for Blickling Estate and a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when we commit to doing things differently. As we celebrate this success, we remain focused on the important work ahead – continuing to enhance our environmental impact and inspiring others through practical, nature‑positive action.
Thank you to all supporters, visitors, and partners who help make this work possible. Here’s to the win, and to the continued journey towards a more sustainable future for everyone."
Our work in the garden at Blickling
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Our work in the house at Blickling
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Our work on the Blickling Estate
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