Shaun the Sheep Find the Flock Garden Trail
Get ready for a baa-rilliant winter adventure at Blickling Estate this festive season. We’ve teamed up with Wild In Art, to bring to life Aardman’s mischievous Shaun the Sheep™ with a Christmas trail around the garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
A walk in Blickling’s garden is always a pleasure with its woodland areas, walled garden and lake views. Over Christmas, it becomes the perfect place to get together with friends and family. This year we've added an extra fun thanks to the addition of boisterous and cheeky Shaun the Sheep™ sculptures, each ewe-niquely designed and decorated by talented artists. So grab your coats and wellies and plan your visit.
Pick up a trail map from the visitor welcome hut and set off on an adventure to find the twelve Shaun the Sheep™ sculptures. Each super-sized sculpture, standing at 160cm tall, has been individually designed by artists from across the region and beyond and continues Wild in Art’s mission to take art out of the gallery and make it accessible for more people.
For younger lambs in the family, there'll be a few fun activities to try out on the Parterre.
After your adventure, shepherd your flock over to the Stables Café where you'll find warm drinks and traditional Christmas treats.
The Find the Flock trail is in collaboration with Wild in Art and Aardman and is free for visitors to enjoy; please note that standard admission applies, free for National Trust members.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
Shaun the Sheep sculptures will be sited on grass or gravel, routes to trail points are on gravel or grassed surfaces. Sensory equipment such as ear defenders can be borrowed from the visitor welcome team.
- Meeting point
Begin at the entrance to the garden, where you can pick up a trail sheet.
- Suitability for children
Families welcome
- What to bring and wear
We recommend sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind potentially getting a bit muddy.
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