Christmas at Blickling Estate
Step into a festive Christmas at Blickling Estate. See inside the decorated House and visit in the evening to see the magical Garden of Lights at one of Norfolk's most special places.
A Mouse’s Christmas at Blickling Hall
Saturday 29 November until Sunday 4 January.
House open 11am – 3pm, last entry is at 2.30pm. Closed on 24 and 25 December.
Wander through beautifully decorated rooms filled with traditional Christmas sparkle, and enjoy a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere. This year, our decorations have a delightful twist: mice! These charming little characters are busy decking the halls, hanging garlands and preparing for the big day. Spot the mice characters and look out for the clues they hold to help solve the mystery of who stole Lord Lothian’s cheese…?
Whether you're coming with kids, grandparents, or friends, there’s something for everyone – from hands-on activities to a peaceful reading nook where you can snuggle up with a festive story.
So wrap up warm, bring your sense of wonder, and join us for some twinkling festive cheer and a touch of mouse-sized mischief!
Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping in the shop or pop into the second-hand bookshop in the Farmyard to browse a selection of specialist books. Tuck into delicious seasonal food and warming drinks in the Stables and Muddy Boots cafés. Garden, shops and cafés open 10am – 4pm, last orders in the cafés at 3.30pm.
Daytime event information
There's no need to book tickets for your visit during these times. Entry is free to National Trust members, and standard admission applies to non-members, who can pay on arrival. Children under five go free.
Good to know
- The house is open 11am – 3pm. Last entry to the house is 2.30pm. The garden, shops and cafés open at 10am and close at 4pm.
- The second-hand bookshop is open and accepting donations between 11am – 3pm.
- Quiet hours will take place every Tuesday and Saturday between 2pm – 3pm for those who would like a calmer atmosphere.
- Find out more about planning an accessible visit to Blickling Estate.
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There is limited lift access in the House for those able to evacuate via the stairs without assistance in the event of an emergency. We have a photo album available to showcase the other floors should you choose not to visit via stairs.
- Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed inside the House, the garden and the East Wing shop and Stables Café.
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.
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.
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.
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.
