Living History performances
Join the Living History Team on the Parade in the garden for costumed interpretation.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Travel back in time! Join the Living History Team under the stretch tent on the Parade in the garden for a series of performances highlighting life at Blickling Estate during different eras. Performances take place on Wednesdays and some Saturdays at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
May7 and 14 May: The Stink (Victorian) 21 and 28 May: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s)
4 June: Peace in our Time (1938+) 11 June: Peace in our time (1938+) 18 June: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 25 June: Trouble with Women (Georgian)
2 July: The Stink (Victorian) 9 July: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 16 July: Peace in our Time (1938+) 23 July: Georgian Improvisation 26 July: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 30 July: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s)
2 August: The Stink (Victorian) 6 August: Georgian Improvisation 9 August: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 13 August: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 16 August: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 20 August: Peace in our Time (1938+) 23 August: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 27 August: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 30 August: The Stink (Victorian)
3 September: Trouble with Women (Georgian) 10 September: Peace in our Time (1938+) 17 September: The Stink (Victorian) 24 September: Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s)
These performances are free, but standard admission charges apply for the house and garden. Free for National Trust members and children under 5 years old.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families welcome
- Meeting point
Meet under the stretch tent on the Parade in the garden.
- Accessibility
Area is accessible to all.
- Other
Standard admission charges apply for the house and garden. Free for National Trust members and children under 5 years old.
Upcoming events
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