Specialist Book Tours 2025
Calling all book lovers! Discover the National Trust’s largest and most significant book collection on a special tour with Blickling Estate's Property Librarian.
- Booking essential
Blickling Estate is home to the National Trust’s largest and most significant collection of books. Join our Property Librarian, Dr Rebecca Feakes, for a special guided tour offering exclusive access to this remarkable collection of over 12,000 volumes. During the tour, you'll explore the stunning Long Gallery and learn about the fascinating stories behind the books and their collectors. You'll also have the opportunity to view select items from the collection, including treasures from the 10,000 books once owned by the renowned bibliophile, Sir Richard Ellys. This is a rare opportunity for book lovers to delve into Blickling’s rich literary heritage and uncover the stories hidden within its pages.
Please note: For those that wish to access the house and gardens once the tour is complete, for non National Trust members standard admission rates apply. Tickets can be purchased from reception.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £25.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
At the front of the House for 10:15
- What to bring and wear
No sharp heeled shoes.
- Accessibility
Lift access is available. Seating can be provided if required
- Other
The tour lasts approximately one hour. Mobile reception is very patchy so we advise you print off or screenshot your booking confirmation in advance Please bring booking confirmation with you.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Blickling Estate
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Inspired by Nature: Mary, Maria, Marianne
This summer, see Rebecca Stevenson’s installation ‘Inspired by Nature: Mary, Maria, Marianne’ on display alongside Blickling’s copy of Maria Sibylla Merian’s book 'des insectes de Surinam'.
Living History performances
Join the Living History Team on the Parade in the garden for costumed interpretation.
Creative Writing Workshops | A Year at Blickling: Late summer into autumn
Create poetry and prose inspired by the changing seasons at Blickling Estate. A series of creative writing workshops with tickets covering all three sessions.