Living History performances
Join the Living History Team under the stretch tent 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.
6 & 23 May – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 13 May – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) or Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 20 May – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 27 May – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 3 & 24 June – Peace in our Time (1938+) Note: 24 June - Cancelled due to heat 10 June – The Stink (Victorian) 17 June – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 1, 18 & 25 July – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 8 July – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 15 July – Peace in our Time (1938+) 22 July – The Stink (Victorian) 29 July – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 1& 22 August – Peace in our Time (1938+) 5, 12, 19 & 26 August – While the Cat’s away (Georgian era) 8 & 29 August – Trouble with Women (Georgian era) 15 August – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 2 September – Do you believe in Ghosts? (1930s) 9 & 23 September – Peace in our Time (1938+) 16 September – The Stink (Victorian) 30 September – Trouble with Women (Georgian era)
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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- Accessibility
Area is accessible to all.
- Meeting point
Meet under the stretch tent on the Parade in the garden.
- Suitability for children
Families welcome
- Other
Standard admission charges apply for the house and garden. Free for National Trust members and children under 5 years old.
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