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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.

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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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.

Contact info

Blickling Estate

Upcoming events

Event

Living History performances 

Join the Living History Team on the Parade in the garden for costumed interpretation.

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on
9 Jul to 24 Sep 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

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'.

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on
19 Jul to 22 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 95 other dates or times
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Summer of Play at Blickling Estate 

Bring the whole family to enjoy a summer of play packed full of activities to entertain and inspire at Blickling Estate.

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on
23 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 41 other dates or times
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Trust10 at Blickling Estate 

Trust10 monthly trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in changing scenery throughout the seasons.

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on
27 Jul to 21 Dec 2025
at
09:20 to 11:30
+ 4 other dates or times